Centre for Invasive Species Solutions

02/09/2026

🐇 Feral Rabbit Newsletter – Edition 7 is out now!
https://loom.ly/4uAPD0o
The latest edition of the Feral Rabbit Newsletter is here, bringing together the latest news, insights and practical information to support better rabbit management across Australia.

From new research and management approaches to updates from the National Feral Rabbit Management Coordination Program, there’s plenty to explore.

📬 Subscribe to the Feral Rabbit Newsletter for updates, insights and practical tools 👉 https://tinyurl.com/fye54yr
🔗 Explore rabbit management resources on PestSmart: https://loom.ly/yfYR8lE

01/09/2026

Australia’s native wildlife is already under enormous pressure. When a new threat such as H5 bird flu emerges, controlling the threats we can manage becomes even more important.

Feral cats and foxes kill millions of native animals every year and are key drivers of Australia’s devastating mammal extinction rate. Threatened seabirds, including petrels and shearwaters, are among the native species considered at extreme risk from H5 bird flu. Protecting these species from additional pressures, including introduced predators, is therefore more important than ever.

We can give native wildlife a better chance to withstand and recover from emerging threats by protecting habitat and maintaining sustained, coordinated control of feral predators.

You can help:
🐈 Visit PestSmart to access practical feral cat management information and get your glovebox guide:
🔗 https://loom.ly/7-b1FCM
🦊 Find fox management guidance and resources:
🔗 https://loom.ly/4wGW5jI
🔗 https://loom.ly/BNrtFuI
📱 Download FeralScan to record feral animal sightings, damage and control activities. Every record helps build a clearer picture of where pest animals are and supports more coordinated management:
🔗 https://loom.ly/MdtHK00
For the latest official information on avian influenza:
🔗 https://loom.ly/zHVYbR4
🔗 https://loom.ly/1YqzAUM
🔗 https://loom.ly/SAHXTH4
Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

29/08/2026

🐨🦘 Biosecurity Week (24-30 August 2026): Protecting What Makes Australia Magical✨

Australia’s biodiversity is home to some of the world’s most charismatic and beloved species. From quokkas and northern quolls to long-footed potoroos and the elusive spotted handfish. Sadly, many of these iconic animals are among our most threatened native species, with invasive species listed as a top driver of their decline.

At the Centre, our solutions are designed to protect our extraordinary wildlife. Through vigilant early detection, targeted eradication, and community partnerships, we’re working to safeguard native species from devastating invasive threats.

This Biosecurity Week, your awareness and action can help tip the scales in favour of these vulnerable species. Every small effort - from staying clean on country to reporting strange pests - helps protect what we value most.
👉 https://loom.ly/AJIpCL8
Plant Health Australia Animal Health Australia Invasive Species Council Centre for Invasive Species Solutions National Farmers' Federation Landcare Australia NRM Regions Australia Freight and Trade Alliance (FTA) Pty Ltd Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Biosecurity Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Charles Sturt University

27/08/2026

The latest CISS Chronicle is out now!

Our August 2026 edition is packed with invasives news, insights from national coordinators, updates on key programs like feral pig, wild dog and rabbit management, and highlights from the field 👉 https://loom.ly/DqQ8gXI

From the National Feral Rabbit Management Coordination Program's 2025 Impact Report Card to the W**dRemeed drone project, rabbit biocontrol and w**d biocontrol updates, and a WildlifeTracer webinar on detecting illegal wildlife trade, there's plenty to dive into - don't miss it!


Haven't subscribed yet? Sign up to get the CISS Chronicle and our other newsletters straight to your inbox 👉 https://loom.ly/cVpnoPw

26/08/2026

User-friendly drone tech hovers into view for land managers 🚁

Thanks to a partnership with ACEN Australia, our W**dRemeed™ platform, developed by CISS with 2pi Software, is now easier to use than ever, and poised to significantly cut down labour-intensive manual surveys.
W**dRemeed uses drone imagery combined with AI and machine learning to identify and locate w**ds and native plant species across large, complex landscapes.

CISS Business and Science Portfolio Manager, Sean Freney, said the new features are a game-changer for the platform. "They break down usability barriers to help land managers use the technology to detect and map their w**ds," Mr Freney said. "Now the platform is easier to use, we're confident more landholders will be able to deploy this technology, allowing them to use their on-ground management resources more effectively."

Catch us at to learn more about W**dRemeed and our other digital platforms.
📖 Learn more: https://loom.ly/FE6XB08
Thank you to ACEN Australia for their generous support.
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24/08/2026

The 2026 Victorian Landcare Forum wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors and supporters.

You can meet our bronze sponsors in the exhibition hall - please show them your support at the event!

🤎 Arborgreen
🤎 Global Green
🤎 Cassinia Environmental
🤎 Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
🤎 Malmsbury Timbers
🤎 Trust for Nature
🤎 Landcare Australia

There are still a few days left to get your tickets to this incredible event.

🗓️ When: 31 August - 2 September
📍 Where: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham
🎟️ Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-vlf
🔍 More info and program: https://landcarevictoria.org.au/2026forum

Get your tickets before Monday, 17 August!

24/08/2026

Avian influenza (H5N1 bird flu) remains a serious biosecurity concern for Australian agriculture, particularly poultry and other bird populations. Early detection and reporting are critical to managing its spread.
If you notice sick or unusual numbers of dead birds or other animals, please report it immediately via the national Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888, or find more information here: https://loom.ly/Lm-fLlw
For further background, Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has put together a helpful resource hub:
🔗 https://loom.ly/6WEezco
Biosecurity is everyone's responsibility. Staying alert and reporting early helps protect our agricultural industries and food security.

19/08/2026

📍 Heading to the Australasian W**ds Conference in Christchurch?
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Come and have a yarn with the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS)! 👋

Our team will be at AWC 2026, sharing the latest research, innovation and collaborative approaches to tackling Australia's most challenging invasive w**ds.

🎤 Hear from our presenters:
🌿 Dr John Virtue
W**d Biocontrol Network for Drought Resilience
Discover how this national initiative is establishing monitoring sites, releasing biocontrol agents and engaging stakeholders to improve long-term w**d management.

📱 Shauna Chadlowe
**dScan
Learn how AI-powered w**d identification is helping land managers identify, record and report priority w**ds faster and more accurately.

🔍 Sean Freney
**dRemeed
Find out how this innovative decision-support tool is helping guide effective w**d management.

Whether you're interested in biocontrol, emerging technologies or practical w**d management, we'd love to chat.

📍 See you in Christchurch!

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12/08/2026

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Gorse looks pretty. It isn't. Brought to Australia as a hedge plant, it now has no natural predators here and is spreading fast through peri-urban Victoria.

Once established, gorse can't be eradicated, only managed. Its seeds stay viable for up to 30 years, spreading easily via mowing, soil disturbance or tyres. Thickets raise fire risk, choke out bushland and paddocks, and shelter other pests like rabbits, all while chipping away at property values and landholders' peace of mind.

A W**d of National Significance, and a reminder that the prettiest invaders are often the hardest to see coming.

📖 Read more via YahooNewsAU: https://loom.ly/GH2ycLk
🌱 Full species profile on **dsAustralia: https://loom.ly/IqZOM0M

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There's a financial and emotional cost as property owners battle the pest.

07/08/2026

🌱 It's Landcare Week, and we're celebrating the power of collaboration to support healthier landscapes.

This week, our Business and Science Portfolio Manager, Sean Freney, is showcasing **dRemeed at the 2026 Australian Cotton Conference on the Gold Coast, highlighting how innovation is helping landholders detect and manage w**ds more effectively.
🔗https://loom.ly/FE6XB08

Landcare Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions have partnered for the Cotton Research and Development Corporation's (CRDC) Innovation Call. The WildSeek W**ds project utilises drones and AI to detect w**ds through the W**dRemeed platform. The project works to connect landholders with technology to make informed land management decisions.

This , we're proud to celebrate partnerships that bring practical technology and innovation to Australian agriculture.

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