Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) is hosting a special screening of the ABC’s Eat the Invaders on March 6 . Join us and an expert panel in Pinjarra as we watch the rabbit episode and debate innovative, sustainable, and sometimes controversial solutions to managing invasive species. Rabbits, introduced to Australia in the 18th century, have become one of the nation’s most destructive pests. They decimate native vegetation, contribute to soil erosion, and outcompete local wildlife for resources. While rural Australia has long battled these pests, peri-urban areas—where urban sprawl meets the countryside—are becoming the new frontline. Limited control measures in these zones allow rabbits to flourish, creating challenges for conservationists, farmers, and homeowners alike. “Rabbits are slowly spreading across our peri-urban and urban areas,” says Teele Hooper-Worrell, Executive Officer of PHBG. “A small number of rabbits can become ecosystem architects, determining what native plants w...