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Environmental weeds with Kate Blood. Proud member Weed Society of Victoria. Retired from Victorian government #WESIFanClub #EarlyInvaderWeeds

SE Australia
Joined September 2013
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Great conference 😀
🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us at #VicWeedsConf2025! A day of learning, connection and inspiration in Hepburn Springs — and a reminder of what we can achieve together. 💚 (Missing from the organising committee on the day was Bianca Gold - thanks for all your work)
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Great evening 😀
🍽️ What a night! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the #VicWeedsConf2025 Dinner — a perfect way to celebrate a fantastic day in Hepburn Springs. 🌿💚
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It’s been great so far! 👍🏽
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Only 1 more sleep!
🌿 Final reminders for #VicWeedsConf2025 🌿 We can’t wait to welcome you to Hotel Bellinzona, Hepburn Springs this Wed 22 Oct. • Please arrive with time to register and settle in
 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events 🔗 Conf & dinner are sold out & there is a limited wait-list.
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Can’t wait!! 😀
🌿 Only 2 more sleeps! 🌿 The countdown is almost over — 2025 Victorian Weeds Conference kicks off this Wed at Hotel Bellinzona, Hepburn Springs! The Weed Society of Victoria Committee can’t wait to welcome everyone💚 🗓️ 22 Oct 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events #VicWeedsConf2025
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Always a special conference opening
🖤💛❤️ We begin #VicWeedsConf2025 on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. A Dja Dja Wurrung Welcome to Country will be delivered in Language, sharing cultural knowledge and the deep connection between Dja Dja Wurrung people, land and water — values at the heart of caring for Country. 🌿
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Millie is a great advocate for the environment 😀
🎤 A big thank you to Millie Ross, gardener & presenter, for joining us as MC for #VicWeedsConf2025! 🌿 Her enthusiasm and love of plants will make this year’s conference even more inspiring. 💚 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events
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Looking forward to this session @a1bajwa and @ISCAustralia
🌼 Garden escapees – when ornamentals go rogue! Hear from Claire Bookless and Ali Bajwa on how we can turn off the tap on new weed threats at #VicWeedsConf2025. 🌿💡 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events @a1bajwa @ISCAustralia
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Thank you sponsors 😀
🌿 Thank you amazing sponsors! Your support makes #VicWeedsConf2025 possible — connecting people, ideas & innovation in weed mgt. 💚 Victorian Serrated Tussock Working Party · North Central CMA · Wild Matters · CISS 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events @northcentralcma @CentreInvasives
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Thank you exhibitors!
🌿 Our #VicWeedsConf2025 exhibitors are bringing innovation and expertise to Hepburn Springs! A huge thank you to all who are showcasing their work in weed management, research, and technology. 🙌 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events
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Thank you CISS 👏🏻 @CentreInvasives
🌿 Thank you Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) for supporting the 2025 Victorian Weeds Conf! We’re proud to have @CentreInvasives contributing to the conf prog & supporting the future of weed mgt across Australia. 🇦🇺 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events #VicWeedsConf2025
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Can’t wait for this session!
💡 Smarter weed management through innovation! From AI to in-field apps & new woody-weed tech — Digital Tools & Innovation session at #VicWeedsConf2025 🗓️ 22 Oct · Hepburn Springs 🔗 wsvic.org.au/events
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Conference dinners are great fun! Come along
🍷 Conference Dinner = Connections + Conversations!
Unwind, network & celebrate with fellow weed warriors at #VicWeedsConf2025. ✨ Tickets still available – don’t miss out!
🔗 wsvic.org.au/events 👉 Please share!
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Looking forward to conference 😀
🌏 Session spotlight – Strategic Landscape Weed Mgt 🌿 Central Highlands Eden (DEECA)
🌿 Hawkweed in alpine ecosystems (Parks Vic & Ag Vic)
🌿 Far East Eden Strategy (Parks Vic) 🗓️ 22 Oct · Hepburn Springs 🔗 conf tickets sold out wsvic.org.au/events
#VicWeedsConf2025
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Looking forward to this session at Victorian Weeds Conference
💦 Session spotlight – Aquatic Weeds 🌿 Kill Lil(y) – Amy Russell North Central CMA
🌿 Managing Phragmites, Typha & Juncus ingens – Fiona Sutton ARI, DEECA
🌿 Garden Weeds Gone Wild – Kaitlin Wright Ag Vic 🗓️ 22 Oct Hepburn Springs
🔗 wsvic.org.au/events
#VicWeedsConf2025
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Thank you Matt and Shauna
🌿 Sponsor shout-out!
A big thank you to Wild Matters for supporting #VicWeedsConf2025. Their work tackling invasive species and protecting biodiversity helps communities and ecosystems thrive. 💚 🔗 wildmatters.com.au
👉 Please share!
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Looking forward to seeing lots of weed folks at conference 😀
🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉 With 7 weeks to go, every ticket to the 2025 Victorian Weeds Conference has been snapped up! 🍽️ Tickets to Conference Dinner are still available (even if you don’t come to the conf). 🗓️ 22 Oct · Hepburn Springs
🔗 wsvic.org.au/events
#VicWeedsConf2025
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Get your weed stories amplified🤓
Only 5 sleeps left! EOIs closing 1 June to speak at Victorian Weeds Conf in Hepburn Springs 22Oct. More info here wsvic.org.au/events #VicWeedsConf2025 Please share 👍🏽
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Retiring from @DEECA_Vic on 10 October 2024! It's been great working with all you wonderful invasives folk. Keep up the push for biodiversity
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