Community Update: Belgenny Reserve Camden Falcons Clubhouse

Alert issued Aug 27, 2026, 3:58 PM

An update for Falcons members, families, and volunteers- August 2026

View the update here.

Grey‑headed Flying‑foxes Information

Alert issued Aug 27, 2026, 3:58 PM

There is a significant Grey-headed Flying-fox colony at Harrington Park Lake. Council is monitoring the camp, providing community information, and working within State legislation to protect this important but vulnerable species.

For information on Grey‑headed Flying‑foxes, visit: Flying-Foxes

To read the latest updates and register for notifications visit: Your Voice Camden 

Blue-green algae red alert at Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Camden

Alert issued Aug 27, 2026, 3:58 PM

Camden Council is advising the community that a red alert has been issued for potentially toxic blue-green algae at a pond to the south of the wetlands at Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Camden.

Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans, domestic animals and livestock that come in contact with the water.

Residents, visitors and their pets are urged to avoid any direct contact with the waterbody at Rotary Cowpasture Reserve, Camden until further notice.

Council will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as they become available.

Residents can learn more on Council’s Blue-Green Algae Monitoring page.

Biosecurity Notice of tree dieback within Oran Park and Harrington Park

Alert issued Aug 27, 2026, 3:58 PM

Council wishes to advise that in response to concerns over trees showing signs of poor health in this area, Camden Council has undertaken some initial testing. A plant pathogen–Phytophthora spp. has been detected within the soil. To better understand the extent of the issue and to inform next steps, further investigations are being undertaken in consultation with experts.

Please help us to protect street trees, bushland areas and gardens, by:

•             Walking on formal pathways;

•             Always keeping pets on lead, and walking pets on formal pathways; and

•             NOT walking in planted/soil/mulched sections of median strips, garden beds, or bushland areas.

 

These simple actions will help reduce the risks associated with the plant pathogen.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us look after Camden’s trees.

For further information, visit bit.ly/Biosecurity-Notice-Phytopthora-spp or contact Camden Council on 13 22 63.