Weed Woman

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

[Ali Bajwa @a1bajwa]

It was lovely to talk about our research on #weedy #Gazanias at the #Victorian #Weeds #Conference last week. Thanks for the invite The Weed Society of Victoria (@society_weed). It’s encouraging to see rising awareness on this topic backed by our evidence-based research. We are paving the way for #social_licence required to #stop_the_spread of this harmful weed. Thanks @GRDCSouth for supporting preliminary work on this issue.
#weedscience #gardenescapes #invasivespecies #landcare
#LaTrobeInstituteforSustainableAgricultureandFood @SABE_latrobe
@latrobe @WeedSmartAU

[Ali Bajwa @a1bajwa]

Thanks Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (@abcnews) for featuring our research on #weedy #Gazanias. It’s always great to see a cooperator #grower featured with their insights and experience. @RobinMSchaefer has been a great support for our ongoing research on this important topic. Thanks @GRDCSouth for supporting our work. I’m hopeful this rising awareness, backed by evidence-based research, will shift the #policy dial on #invasive_plants management in #Australia. @SABE_latrobe @latrobe @WeedSmartAU @society_weed
https://t.co/uCgxiJV7hm

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🌿 What was your highlight from #VicWeedsConf2025?
Share your favourite session, speaker, or moment below — we’d love to see your photos and reflections from the day! 💚

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Great conference 😀

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🌿 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)

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Great evening 😀

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🍽️ 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. 🌿💚

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

It’s been great so far! 👍🏽

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

Bonza first half of the day at conference! #VicWeedsConf2025

[Ali Bajwa @a1bajwa]

And we’re off !!! Great turnout of #weeds community for The Weed Society of Victoria (@society_weed) #Conference 2025 in Hepburn Springs. Great to represent La Trobe University (@latrobe) and meet so many people working on #weed_management in various capacities.
#vicweedsconf2025 #weedscience
@SABE_latrobe

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

Set up for conference last night was a big team effort! Thanks everyone who helped 💕

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Only 1 more sleep!

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🌿 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

🔗 https://t.co/0HKMkl9jPg
🔗 Conf & dinner are sold out & there is a limited wait-list.

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Can’t wait!! 😀

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🌿 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
🔗 https://t.co/tgFRhXSorz
#VicWeedsConf2025

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Always a special conference opening

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🖤💛❤️ 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. 🌿

[Stuart Williams @StuartWilliams_]

Aloe maculata (soap aloe), from southern Africa, naturalised at Williamstown

#JawboneFloraandFaunaReserve #Aloe #Asphodelaceae

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Millie is a great advocate for the environment 😀

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🎤 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. 💚
🔗 https://t.co/tgFRhXSorz

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

@society_weed Great to have you back Millie 🤩

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

@CropDoctor54 @KearsleyGiles @a1bajwa @WeedSmartAU @AHRI_Team @GRDCSouth @DMAg_consultant 😮

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

@society_weed Wonderful to have your support Millie! 🤩

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Looking forward to this session @a1bajwa and @ISCAustralia

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🌼 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. 🌿💡
🔗 https://t.co/tgFRhXSorz @a1bajwa @ISCAustralia

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

@society_weed @a1bajwa @ISCAustralia Looking forward to this session!

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

@society_weed Only a week to go!! 😮😆😁🥳

[Weed Woman @weedyk8]

Thank you sponsors 😀

[Weed Society of Victoria @society_weed]

🌿 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
🔗 https://t.co/tgFRhXSorz @northcentralcma @CentreInvasives