Articles tagged: Weeds
GORCAPA to continue weed removal
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has released a new vegetation strategy that will continue to remove weeds along the coast.
State funding for weed work
The State Government says it will provide $2.86 million across 56 councils to control roadside weeds.
Gorse grants are available
Community groups and landholders have until June 24 to apply for grants of up to $5000 for projects to control gorse.
Otway bush burnoff for willow removal
Otways residents might have been confused about a fuel reduction burn starting in the middle of summer this week.
Victorian crackdown on illegal water plants
Agriculture Victoria is targeting the online sale of water hyacinth and salvinia, two of Victoria’s highest priority aquatic noxious weeds.
Rural Scene news in brief
Rabbit control, the nutritional value of weeds, and agricultural shows feature in today's Rural Scene.
Roadside weed slashing program surging forward
Corangamite Shire Council will slash almost 1200km of roadsides in coming weeks as part of its weed management and fire prevention works.
Tussock role opens up for south-west
Colac district landholders can join a group working to control the spread of noxious weed serrated tussock.
Rural news roundup
News on preventing crop diseases, reducing feral deer, and eradicating avian influenza.
Online project against weeds
The Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group has created a video to inform the Otways community about some of the area’s most noxious weeds.
Rural news in brief
Results from Colac's sheep sale and store cattle sale, VCC water council roles on offer, advice for eradicating serrated tussock, and a proposed shakeup of ag chemical regulations.
Debate over thorny issue
Landcare groups and Colac Otway Shire Council are calling for the State Government to bring more landowners to heel when it comes to controlling weeds on private properties.
Rural news in brief
A call for councils to avoid rate rises; crop disease guides released; and help controlling gorse.
Farmers look to tackle tussock
Colac district farmers should check their paddocks for serrated tussock with summer rain potentially boosting the noxious weed’s growth. Summer rain can cause a second seeding for serrated tussock and can lead to germination of more seedlings in autumn. Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party community engagement officer Ivan Carter said serrated tussock had a lime […]
Rural news in brief
News about blackberry treatment, fruit fly warnings, preparing for fire season, sheep sales, and more...
Toxic weeds pose threat to livestock
The poisonous introduced weed Cape tulip is a serious problem for farmers and gardeners in parts of Surf Coast Shire.
Online weeds tool launched
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched Weeds Australia, a new website providing best-practice information on weeds management in Australia.
Weed spraying starts
Contractors will cut or spray roadside weeds across Colac Otway Shire later this month.
