Campaspe scrubs up nicely for Clean Up Australia Day

By Contributed

Feb 25, 2025

Lancaster Primary School's Max McLean, Declan Rowland, Joanna Parr and Georgia Leonard were keen to get involved with a previous Clean Up Australia Day event. Photo by Contributed

As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, but having Australia’s beautiful landscape clean from litter is a treasure worth more than the brightest diamonds.

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Clean Up Australia Day is set to return for its 35th year on Sunday, March 2.

The event, which started in 1990, has seen more than 22 million Australians volunteer to help preserve the nation's landscapes.

In 2024, the volunteers collected an estimated 140,000 bags of litter across the country.

This year, organisers are aiming for an even greater impact with community support.

Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell urged residents to take part in the initiative.

“Our community groups, businesses and individuals have shown incredible dedication to keeping our environment clean,’’ he said.

‘’This year, we continue to support these efforts by providing essential resources and assistance.’’

Council’s sustainability director Michael Sharp emphasised the importance of community involvement.

“By joining forces, we can prevent rubbish from harming our wildlife and keep our neighbourhoods looking their best,” he said.

Registering for a Clean Up event is free and easy with Clean Up Australia provides all necessary resources, including starter kits with bags and gloves.

You can register or join existing events at www.cleanup.org.au

Clean Up Australia Day events across Campaspe

Friday, February 28

Stanhope Primary School Clean: from 1.15pm to 2pm. Meet under the school’s undercover area.

Saturday, March 1

Kyabram’s Clean-Up Australia Day: cleaning up Allan St, Kyabram, from 9am to noon. Meet at the barbecue shelter at Memorial Gardens at 8.30am.

Sunday, March 2

Waranga’s Clean-Up Australia Day: Cleaning up the Waranga shores from 10am. Meet at the homestead.

Rochie Clean Up Team 2025: Cleaning up Rochester from 10am to 11.30am. Meeting opposite the bowling green at Ramsey St.

Rushworth Wildflower Hunt: Cleaning up Rushworth from 10am to noon. Meet at Moto Finish Cafe on High St.

‘The Onion Patch, Old Echuca Bridge’ St Mary’s Parish Echuca: Cleaning up Echuca from 8am to 10.30am. Meet at end of car park behind the old Pump House.