News & Updates

Peel Harvey Biosecurity Group (PHBG) is calling on photographers of all ages and skill levels to take part in the 2025 'Protecting Your Patch' photo competition. Locals are invited to capture the unique beauty of the Peel-Harvey region and the effort put into protecting its biosecurity. The competition opens on 15 August and will close on 10 October, with winners to be announced in November. Entrants are encouraged to showcase the rich biodiversity of the area, from farmland, bush, or wetlands to backyard corners. Photos that show the actions taken to safeguard our environment from invasive weeds and pests are encouraged - participants might even capture the elusive fox and feral pig, or the less elusive feral rabbit.  Entries will be divided into two divisions: Open (16 and over) and Junior (under 16 years), and can be submitted via the PHBG website www.phbg.org or competition email photocomp@phbg.org. Entries will be judged by a panel comprising professional and experienced a...

This year's Southwest Vertebrate Management Forum was an extremely collaborative event, held over two days in July in the Murray Shire.  Representatives from many government bodies, as well as local landholders and pest control professionals, came along to participate.   Speakers covered topics including feral pig spread and behaviour, fox and pig parasites, the results from the PHBG rabbit blood drive in summer, deer control, how to manage social media and much more.  Highlights 11 presenters , both local and interstate More than 50 registrations 100% of attendees indicated they'd be interested in future forums 97% of attendees found the information useful and relevant The take-home resources were very popular 12 government or not-for-profits attended. Feedback “This was a fabulous event, I learnt a lot. It was great to talk to people who are facing the same challenges.” “It was awesome and informative, Thankyou!” “Excellent presenters and very professionally de...