
Environmental weeds with Kate Blood. Proud member Weed Society of Victoria. Retired from Victorian government #WESIFanClub #EarlyInvaderWeeds
SE Australia
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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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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
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
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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
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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 👍🏽
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
So amazing to make the Top 10 podcast list on @PlantsGrowHere !! Thanks Daniel, it was great fun talking about integrated weed management
open.spotify.com/episode/1om…
#Top10 #Top10Podcast #InvasiveSpecies #IWM #IntegratedWeedManagement @DEECA_Vic @DEECA_Secretary




















