ABC tv news has produced a story about the Wheel Cactus infestations around Wedderburn and Maldon. So tune in on Tuesday (25th) evening to the 7pm Melbourne news. All welcome to our next Community Field Day on Sunday (30th May). Please join us for a rewarding morning outdoors to help…
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Cactus Warrior Volunteers at work The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group wholeheartedly say THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have helped control local Wheel Cactus infestations. Many community members have contributed, in all sorts of ways, to maintaining our ‘war on Wheel Cactus’ over the past years. Our volunteers…
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May 2 2021 Poster The “Cactus Warriors” had fun participating in the recent Maldon Easter Fair parade. But now the ‘fun of the fair’ is over and it’s time to continue their war against this noxious weed. The TCCG invites all interested folk to join us at our first community…
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Community field day action near Maldon. The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group continues to ‘wage war on Wheel Cactus’ and is planning to launch the 2021 field day season on Sunday 2nd May at 10:30am. Thanks to our sponsors and supporters, including Parks Victoria and Mount Alexander Shire Council, we hold…
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These photos show what excellent results can be achieved by injecting wheel cactus plants directly with herbicide. It may take a few months to inject all these plants but twelve months later the landscape will be returned to its original natural state. Before and After injection treatment at a property…
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You're invited to the Tarrangower Cactus Control Group’s AGM on Sunday 29th November 2020 at 11:30am. It will be held outdoors at the top of Mt. Tarrangower, beside the tower. The AGM will be followed by a short talk about Maldon Historic Reserve from Parks Vic. Ranger Noel Muller, and…
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Cactus Therapy offers great fulfillment Expert researchers have documented that spending time in natural surroundings is fundamental to the well-being of the human species. We ‘Cactus Warriors’ can substantiate this, and confirm that wandering around in our stunning, local landscapes, attacking all the Wheel Cactus plants we find along the…
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Tarrangower Cactus Control Group committee has, regrettably, decided the Covid-19 conditions and restrictions are still too risky to hold regular community field days, but are hoping to be able to hold a couple of field days before the end of the year. If anyone is interested to join us, please…
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Over the past couple of years, a review of the Mount Alexander Shire Council’s (MASC) Local Laws has been carried out. During this review process, the Tarrangower Cactus Control Group (TCCG) took the opportunity to express their concerns to MASC of how ineffective and ambiguous the existing law is concerning…
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Dig up Wheel Cactus plants and dispose of them FREE at Maldon Tip Wheel Cactus plants can still be disposed of FREE at the Maldon Transfer Station before the end of June (thanks to funding from Mt. Alexander Shire Council). This is a great incentive to dig up Wheel Cactus…
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The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group is concerned about lack of weed management and compliance action taken by all levels of authority. We've created a very short online survey to try to gauge how community members and groups within the Mount Alexander Shire feel about noxious weed management within our Shire.…
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We've done it again - no virus will dampen our spirits! The Tarrangower Cactus Control Group has been awarded the 'Best Community Entry' in this year's Maldon 'Virtual' Easter Parade. Our winning entry is attached - how could such happy volunteers and fabulous costumes not win?! Haven't seen the virtual…
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In line with current government restrictions on group activities, the Tarrangower Cactus Control Group committee advises that our Wheel Cactus Community Field Days will be postponed until further notice. Hopefully the Covid-19 crisis will be over within a few months and we’ll be able to hold a couple of field…
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Are you concerned about the spread of noxious weeds in our local natural environment? Do you think enough weed management is carried out by our local Shire? Would you like our Shire to treat our natural environment with a greater priority? Would you like to make a comment about local…
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Wheel Cactus plant compromised by Cochineal insects. During 2019 our committee members completed a project with the goal of improving control of Wheel Cactus infestations. The project was titled 'A multi-pronged strategy for Wheel Control control' and was funded by Landcare Victoria Inc. Because after many years of using direct…
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