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Bread made with guli and wheat to see what tastes good, in Moree, NSW. Kerrie says the 60% guli is best. Photo credit: Kerrie Saunders

March 16, 2026

Connection to Culture and Country by guli harvesting

The Gwydir River system is part of Gomeroi Country. Kerrie Saunders, a Gomeroi woman living in Moree, NSW, is passionate about harvesting native grains and using them to make traditional foods. One of these grains is guli, the native millet.

Showcasing the Gwydir Wetlands

The Gwydir Wetlands is a floodplain ecosystem of international importance, areas of which are listed under the Ramsar Convention. The wetlands support threatened and vulnerable plant and animal species and ecological communities.

Aquatic Ecology Lab, University of New England

Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder

Is the Australasian bittern returning to the Gwydir Wetlands?

In January 2025, researchers heard an endangered Australasian bittern in the Gwydir Wetlands, where the species had virtually disappeared. With only 1,300 left in Australia, they hope environmental flows will bring a breeding comeback.

The Guwayda (Gwydir) Wetlands: A decade of monitoring

A decade of monitoring in the Guwayda Wetlands reveals how environmental water supports diverse species, from frogs and fish to flowering coolibah trees.

News From Our Last Cultural Catch-up and Introducing Our Gomeroi Cultural Advisor

Kerrie Saunders, a proud Gomeroi woman, leads efforts in Moree to revive native grains and connect her community with their cultural heritage.

Gomeroi Warrambools in the Gwydir Wetlands

Gomeroi Traditional Owner Liz Taylor shares cultural insights with the Flow-MER team, highlighting the Gwydir Warrambools' rich ecological and cultural value.

Leaping to It: Yurrayas Jumping in Puddles

Dive into the world of Yurraya frogs in the Gwydir Wetlands, where unique species thrive and researchers uncover the secrets of their breeding patterns.

New Cultural Advisors for Gwydir and Warrego-Darling regions

In the Gwydir and Warrego-Darling regions, new Cultural Advisors Liz Taylor and Kevin Knight are bridging traditional knowledge and modern science to enhance community engagement.

Flow-MER

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River Flows and Connectivity

May 7, 2021

Where does it come from - where does it go? A look at the March 2021 Gwydir flows

Floods in the Gwydir catchment brought both devastation and renewal, transforming the landscape and sparking dynamic ecological processes.

A turtles go with no flow

Explore how turtles in the Gwydir Wetlands adapted to extreme drought, showcasing their resilience and the importance of environmental water flows.

When wetlands bloom

Witness the dramatic transformation of the Gwydir Wetlands as they burst into life, revealing the intricate dance of flora and fauna in this unique ecosystem.

Using art to explore the cultural significance of our ecological indicators

Lakkari Pitt'ss artwork is a contemporary take on the knowledge that her Elders, and significant people in her life, have passed down through generations. These beautiful artworks explore the movement, essence and stories of Country.

Shjarn Winkle

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