Mildura Rural City Council, Media Release, 12 February 2026

Mildura Rural City Council is putting the call out to residents to help clean up the Mildura South Wetlands – Dunnings area as part of Clean Up Australia Day 2026.

Anyone and everyone can get involved, with the event to take place on Sunday 1 March from 10 am to 11 am.

This year we will also be holding a ‘weed walk’ from 9.30am involving a walk through the wetlands, discussing common weeds and some tips and tricks to combat them.

Those interested are asked to meet at the playground at the end of Ontario Park Drive, off Ontario Avenue. Residents can also register online at https://bit.ly/CUADMDA.

Gloves and Clean Up Australia Day bags will be made available on the day.

Councillor for Environmental Sustainability Jodi Ewings encouraged the community to roll up their sleeves and lend their hand to the cause.

“Clean Up Australia Day is a fantastic concept that provides a whole host of community benefits,” Cr Ewings said.

“It brings like-minded people together, tidies up popular public spaces while at the same time conserving our natural environment.

“And in residential areas such as the Mildura South Wetlands, it demonstrates local residents’ civic pride in the area they call home.”

Businesses, schools or community groups can also organise their own Clean Up Australia Day event by registering it at https://register.cleanup.org.au. Registered event organisers will receive their own clean-up kit to support their event.