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Local history

Applications are open for the local history grants program for funding of up to $15,000 for projects that capture, preserve and share Victoria’s history.

Groups such as sporting clubs, schools, local history groups and other community organisations are encouraged to apply for funding to complete projects that tell their unique histories, preserve collection items, or digitise records. Applications close January 30.

More information at prov.vic.gov.au/community/grants-and-awards/local-history-grants-program

Agriculture awards

Nominations are open for the trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards with a new award – recognising an outstanding rural community initiative – added to the long-standing prestigious business awards program.

Run for more than 20 years by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank, the peer-nominated awards recognise outstanding leadership in Australia and New Zealand’s food, beverage and agribusiness industries, with two key business leadership accolades.

Nominations close on February 17, 2023. Nomination forms, together with the judging criteria, at www.rabobank.com.au/leadership

No rainchecks on ragwort control

After large spring rainfalls, Gippsland landholders are being urged to undertake control works on declared invasive weeds such as ragwort, blackberry and thistle species. 

Agriculture Victoria said undertaking early control measures when there is a break in wet conditions will make a difference to the growth and spread of invasive weeds.

Local biosecurity officers are getting the jump on noxious weeds, working with landowners in Bass Coast to assess weed infestations, particularly ragwort.

Further information about weed identification and control measures can be found on the Agriculture Victoria website www.agriculture.vic.gov.au or by calling the Customer Service Centre on 136 186.