** Competition Winner **

Congratulations to Gayle Richardson from Mansfield in Qld.

Gayle has won the choice of a trip for two to either Lake Argyle in the Kimberley or Mildura on the Murray.

Her answer to the question “what do you think is the best way you can contribute to the health of your local catchment area?” was:

“Actually attending the local working bees in our area for Bulimba Creek rather than talking about it!”

Lake Argyle, The Kimberley

Lake Argyle is deep in the heart of the Kimberley in Western Australia, and is one of Australia's largest freshwater lakes.  Stay in nearby Kununurra and join a lake cruise to explore this massive and breathtakingly beautiful ecosystem where native flora, animals and birds thrive.

Murray River

The Murray River is Australia's most important river.  Stay in nearby Mildura in Victoria, and re-live the vibrant history of the Murray with a trip along the river in a paddle steamer.

* Schools Competition Winner *

Congratulations to Lenah Valley Primary School in Tasmania

The entry that won the prize for the school was from student Rowan Dalton-Moell.
Rowan’s answer to the question “what do you think is the best way you can contribute to the health of your local catchment area?” was:

“My school already has worm farms, eco toilets, recycling etc. I think we could plant more natives and weed out introduced plants around the catchment".

The winning school receives $1000 worth of science books and DVDs from the ABC shop.