Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party News

Tussock seedlings germinating over autumn break

Now is the time to check your property for the noxious weed serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma). Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) Community Engagement Officer, Ivan Carter said recent rains and an early autumn break in some parts of Victoria has been good for crops, but unfortunately, has also been good for the growth of... Read more

We want your help to control pests and weeds: Survey

The Weeds and Rabbits Project is seeking support from private and public land managers to help combat pests and weeds which cost Victoria more than $1 billion a year. Landholders are being invited to take part in a state-wide survey about how they manage weeds and rabbits on their property. The results will provide a better understanding... Read more

Online Education Series Week 6: Serrated Tussock Herbicide Resistance

The VSTWP are keen to increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality videos and education resources during the next few months, without leaving their property. As well as providing access to our video series,... Read more

Online Education Series Week 5: A producer’s perspective

The VSTWP are keen to increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality videos and education resources during the next few months, without leaving their property. As well as providing access to our video series,... Read more

Online Education Series Week 4: Whole-farm strategies to manage Serrated tussock

The VSTWP are keen to increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality videos and education resources during the next few months, without leaving their property. As well as providing access to our video series,... Read more

Online Education Series Week 3: Case Study Yalouk Estate

The VSTWP are keen increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality videos and education resources during the next few months, without leaving their property. As well as providing access to our video series, we... Read more

Invitation to participate in the Weed Hygiene Survey

You are invited to participate in a Weed Hygiene Survey that Orima Research are conducting for the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP). You will find the information needed to access the online survey in the ‘How to participate’ section below. The survey should take approximately 15 minutes to complete, depending on your level of interaction with... Read more

Online Education Series Week 2: Case Study Mount Rothwell and Weering

The VSTWP are keen increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality videos and education resources during the next few months, without leaving their property. As well as providing access to our video series, we... Read more

Online Education Series Week 1: Case Study Barwon Leigh

The VSTWP are keen increase our online engagement during the isolation phase of the COVID-19 virus spread. We hope this will enable the community and our stakeholders to have access to high-quality videos and education resources during the next few months, without leaving their property. As well as providing access to our video series, we... Read more

Project updates, COVID-19 and feedback:

As you would know by now, the VSTWP have postponed our Annual Stakeholder Forum until October 2020, to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 Virus. We will provide an update below for our stakeholders, on our recent news, achievements and communications. We also hope you can update us on how we can help you... Read more