MYRTLE RUST – BIOSECURITY MEASURES

Myrtle Rust (uredo rangelii) is an exotic plant pest in Australia that affects plants in the Myrtaceae family. To date, Myrtle Rust has been found within the Central Coast region of NSW on: Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle cv Afterdark and Burgundy), Callistemon viminalis (Bottle Brush), Leptospermum rotundifolium (Tea Tree), Syncarpia glomulifera (Turpentine), Syzygium leuhmanni x

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INTRODUCTION TO WATER SENSITIVE URBAN DESIGN WORKSHOP

15 AND 16 SEPTEMBER 2010

Answering your questions about Water Sensitive Urban Design

Are you having difficulty building capacity and commitment for Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) amongst your colleagues and other stakeholders who you work with?

Or are you having trouble gaining senior level commitment for the uptake of WSUD within your organisation or agency –

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INTERNATIONAL SKYRISE GREENERY CONFERENCE

1 – 3 November 2010 National Library of Singapore, Singapore

It will present the latest technological developments and new areas of application in the fields of rooftop greenery and vertical greenery.  

http://www.skyrisegreeneryconference.com

Organisers: Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE) of the National Parks Board of Singapore, and International Green Roof Association

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ARTISANS IN THE GARDENS

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney 16 October – 24 October 2010 Entry is Free Presented by Friends of The Gardens is the 10th annual exhibition of fine art & sculpture from 28 of Australia’s most innovative emerging artisans as well as our celebrated contemporary and traditional artisans.

Artisans in the Gardens showcases the highly individual,

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HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE FUND

NEW HOME WARRANTY INSURANCE PREMIUM RATES

EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2010

The Home Warranty Insurance Fund has announced the new premium rates to be applied to all certificates of insurance, with effect from 1 October. They are based on “Industry” and do not take into account non-structural elements except where the Works are of a

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SPRING GARDEN TOUR SUPPORTING HEART KIDS

Alpine Nursery (along with Eden Gardens and Wrap Creative) are sponsoring a SPRING GARDEN TOUR – supporting Heart Kids.  The tour will visit six stunning gardens presented by some of Sydney’s leading Landscape Designers. 

When – 22 October 2010 – 8am until 5pm

Tickets – $200 per head

with all proceeds going directly to

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YOUNG HORTICULTURIST OF THE YEAR

In conjunction with the former Ryde School of Horticulure Student fund, The Austrlian Institute of Horticulture is organising a NSW state competition to inspire and acknowledge the talents of young horticulturists who are about to graduate or have recently graduated (in the previous two years) from the TAFE system.  Entires close on the 31st

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What capabilities do you need in graduates?

RMIT University is undertaking research to identify the capabilities employers require in graduates.

If you recruit graduates either through graduate specific programs or through general recruitment processes we want to hear from you. We want to know your thoughts about the general knowledge, skills and attributes of graduates from all disciplines. This is

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Green Expo Sydney 2010

Everyone who is connected to the Landscape Design, Construction and Management in the horticultural industry should seriously consider taking time out to attend Green Expo Sydney in August.

When: 25 August from 9 am – 6 pm and 26 August 9 am – 4 pm Where: Exhibition Hall, Rosehill Gardens, James Ruse Drive, Parramatta

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HUNTERS AND COLLECTORS

Thursday 12 August

Parliament House, Macquarie St., Sydney

Morning Session 9 am – 12.30 pm

Afternoon Session 1.30 pm -4.00 pm

Discover the Plant Hunters!

Hear from modern-day plant hunters and collectors as they share their experiences and adventures with the Friends of The Gardens in a one-day seminar at Parliament House, Sydney.

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