Secret $150 voucher Aussies can claim for their home

Australians are being encouraged to growmore native plants with amazing initiatives like the Treebate. Picture: Mike Wells Australians are being encouraged to make their neighbourhood greener, with one state paying up to $150 for locals to achieve that. Programs across the country are popping up to help Australians create native gardens that attract birds, bees, butterflies and other native species at their properties. On Tuesday, thousands of Aussies will be eligible for the repayment coined ‘Treebate’ which will cover costs of up to $150 on up to five native trees. native plants group says plants attract birdlife. MORE: ‘Hate’: Man’s ‘genius’ lawn act sparks debate Tradie’s $5 act transforms Aus lawn in weeks ‘Nasty’: Man’s 20-day Aus lawn causes stir Treebate was launched in 2025 and will be available for its second year on 3 August for Western Australians who purchase a native tree from a local nursery. For the next four years, up to 10,000 Western Australians a year can claim a rebate on the purchase of a native tree to plant on their private property as part of the Treebate initiative. To receive the rebate you must choose a native tree with a canopy that reaches at least thr...