Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party

Our vision is to reduce the impact of serrated tussock on Victoria's economy, environment and communities

Identification of serrated tussock

Serrated tussock is a Weed of National Significance (WONS). It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts. It can spread rapidly, invading pastures, native grasslands and urban areas, and already covers more than a million hectares across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT. Find out more.

The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) began in 1995 in response to the community’s deep concern with the spread of serrated tussock, and a strategy for the control of serrated tussock in Victoria was produced.

Serrated TussockA highly invasive tussock forming grass that is capable of growing in a range of climates and soil types.
Recent updates from Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party
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Excellent to see Agr

Excellent to see Agriculture Victoria with their State Prohibited Weeds stand at the Elmore Field Days & Events Centre

This setup is next to our stand at Elmore, which we are sharing with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce.

Come see us on the last day today for the latest advice and information.
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Great work from our

Great work from our volunteers at the Elmore Field Days & Events Centre this week.

We have loved being in the Agriculture Victoria marquee, sharing a stand with the Victorian Gorse Taskforce.!

Lots of great engagement and collaboration.

#weeds #farming #invasive #agriculture #biosecurity
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Introducing our new

Introducing our new Adminstration Officer, Lachlan McIntyre.

Lachlan has been with VSTWP for many years as a Community Representative and Vice Chair. We are thankful for his dedication and experience and look forward to the next 12 months.

#weeds #farminglife #agriculture #invasivespecies #tussock
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Tens years ago today

Tens years ago today! Spot the players! ...

Warning ⚠️ 

Don

Warning ⚠️

Don't let Serrated Tussock go to seed this Spring. We are expecting a massive seeding event earlier than usual this season, so now is the time to treat infestations!

#weeds #farming #seedstorm #spread #farm
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We 💕 our landowne

We 💕 our landowners that not only control their Serrated Tussock, but remind others about the impacts through signage! Great work!

#weeds #farminglife #farm #agriculture #invasivespecies
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We observed some Tus

We observed some Tussock along the Barwon River near Inverleigh, late last year.

The GOOD news, it's been treated! Great work by all involved.
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Persistence and pers

Persistence and perseverance gets the job done! Stopping tussock from seeding each season prevents massive headaches down the track!

#weeds #invasivespecies #tussock #farming #farms
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The Victorian Serrat

The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party recently hosted a hands-on field trip at the Lake Dewar Discovery Camp in Myrniong, bringing together Federation University Environmental Science students, community leaders, and land management professionals.

Landcare Victoria Centre for Invasive Species Solutions Invasive Species Watch (ISW)@melbourne water @pentland hills

serratedtussock.com/2026/09/field-trip-insights-empowering-the-next-generation-of-land-stewards-a...
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Come see us at the V

Come see us at the Victorian Landcare Conference today! We've got all the latest brochures and information on managing Serrated Tussock and other grassy weeds

Community & Farmers in Vic 🇦🇺 Landcare Of Australia
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Weve been super busy

We've been super busy at the Hamilton Sheepvention this weekend!

Pictured here Left to Right is Beth Jones (Deputy Secretary for Agriculture Victoria), Lance Jennison (Chair VSTWP), Michaela Settle MP (Minister for Agriculture), Joe Lesko (Community Representative VSTWP)

Agriculture Victoria

#weeds #farming #agriculture #invasivespecies #invasive
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