Yearly Archive: 2025
Hepburn Shire Council responds swiftly to newly discovered Serrated Tussock infestations
Two small but significant infestations of the serious agricultural and environmental weed Serrated Tussock have been discovered on roadsides within Hepburn Shire, prompting a coordinated rapid response from Council, AgVic, local Landcare volunteers and the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP). The outbreaks, confirmed by Council officers in late October, highlight the importance of community... Read moreBoosting Long-Term Biosecurity across Victoria: Funding Announced
The VSTWP are excited to learn the recipients of the latest Pest and Partnerships Grants (PAP) for community groups. Some projects will focus on reducing the impacts af serrated tussock and increasing awareness in communities impacted by Serrated tussock. Please find a summary below, provided by Agirculture Victoria. The Allan Labor Government is backing local... Read morePrevent Serrated tussock from setting seed
Preventing Serrated tussock from establishing on your property is the best method of control and is best done prior to seeding. The majority of serrated tussock plants will now have seed present, unless already controlled, which should be removed to prevent further spread. The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) is asking landholders with seeding serrated... Read more
VSTWP shares insights and experiences at the 2025 Victorian Weeds Conference
Last week, the team from the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) travelled to the picturesque locale of the Victorian Weeds Conference 2025 held at the Hotel Bellinzona in Hepburn Springs. The conference, organised by the Weed Society of Victoria (WSV), brought together weed‐management professionals, researchers, landholders and community groups to share knowledge and experiences... Read moreStrong engagement and new connections at the 2025 Elmore Field Days
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) enjoyed another successful year at the Elmore Field Days on 7–9 October 2025, showcasing their work alongside key partners under the Agriculture Victoria marquee. This year’s event brought together thousands of visitors from across the region, and the VSTWP site was once again a hive of activity, with... Read moreRestoration project targets Serrated Tussock on Western Grasslands Reserve Land
We are excited to share an exciting update from the field! A major ecological restoration project is underway in Victoria’s future Western Grassland Reserve, led by Wyndham City Council (WCC) through its Land Protection Grant Scheme. Funded by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), the multi-year initiative is targeting dense infestations of Serrated Tussock... Read moreTreat tussock before it seeds: Landcare Victoria
A serious threat across Victoria, serrated tussock (Nassella trichotoma) infests more than 250,000 hectares of land, causing widespread damage to both agricultural productivity and native grassland ecosystems. Early spring is the ideal time for landholders to survey their properties and begin treatment efforts before the tussock starts setting seed for the next generation of plants.... Read moreFederation University Students tour Pentland Hills farm to learn about tussock challenges
Students from Federation University recently joined the Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) on a field tour of Alan Morton’s property in Pentland Hills, Victoria, to gain first-hand insight into the challenges of managing one of Australia’s most invasive weeds — serrated tussock. Alan Morton has been battling serrated tussock on his farm for decades,... Read moreNew detection of Serrated Tussock on Western Hwy Dimboola – Westernmost site in Victoria
A significant new detection of serrated tussock has been made on the south side of the Western Highway Dimboola, adjacent to the GrainFlow grain receival centre. This site now marks the most westerly recorded occurrence of serrated tussock in Victoria, and alarmingly, it’s the closest known infestation to the South Australian border, where this invasive... Read moreLandowner packs empowering communities affected by tussock
The Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party (VSTWP) has ramped up support for regional landowners by distributing tailored landowner information packs to local Landcare groups, including Ullina and Gisborne Landcare Groups. These packs include updated identification factsheets, best-practice management guides, and seasonal control calendars to help landholders take effective action against the invasive weed serrated tussock. Serrated... Read more- 1
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