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More than a word, reconciliation takes action.

Please join us in congratulating this bunch of legends for successfully completing our two-and-a-half-day intensive Leadership in Rabbit Control Course, held in Wangaratta earlier this month!

We are thrilled to announce VRAN have allocated almost $60, 000 to 14 community groups and organisations across Victoria as part of our Community Grants 2021!

Leadership in Rabbit Control Course Date: 18 -20 April 2021 Course Location: Wangaratta, Victoria How do I apply? Three easy steps: Step 1: Complete this …

This free mentoring course on integrated rabbit management will provide 20 community leaders, currently working in rabbit management, with the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.

We are officially in February and that means, if you haven’t already done so, now is the ideal time to start implementing your rabbit management program.

During late summer and early autumn, low breeding numbers, combined with biological control and naturally harsh environmental conditions, can cause added stress on rabbit populations, making rabbit control more cost effective and sustainable at this time of year.

The Victorian Rabbit Action Network (VRAN) is now on Facebook! We’ll keep you up to date with everything you need to know about VRAN training …

VRAN are inviting community groups and organisations to apply for their new Community Grant program for 2021. VRAN Chair, Gerald Leach, says “VRAN have grants …

2020 has been a  year of great challenge for everyone. I want to take the opportunity to reflect on some of the VRAN achievements for …

The Victorian Rabbit Action Network (VRAN) has launched a new website, to help support community action on rabbit management in Victoria. The site was developed …

You can employ an individual or a business to undertake or support you with rabbit control on your property. Having a reliable contractor with the …

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated this week across Australia. It celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC stands for …

Rabbits are one of this country’s most destructive environmental pests. A handful of wild rabbits were introduced by settlers in Victoria the mid 1800’s for …

With National Threatened Species Day celebrated on 7 September and Biodiversity Month celebrated during September, it’s time for everyone to start thinking about what you’d …

Have you got a rabbit problem? Are your rabbit control efforts yet to be 100% successful? This ‘how-to’ interactive discussion hosted by Robert Hall of …

At VRAN we are all about community-led action. We feel that it is more important than ever to recognise and acknowledge Australia’s volunteers. This week is National …

Landcare Australia’s Bushfire Recovery Grants 2020 will support Landcare and environmental volunteer groups and networks located in bushfire affected areas across Australia. The program aims …

Commonwealth funding for local councils managing pests and weeds The Communities Combating Pest and Weed Impacts During Drought Program – Biosecurity Management of Pests and Weeds …

The Victorian Rabbit Action Network (VRAN) hosted a Cultural Awareness Workshop on 21-22 October 2019 to have a conversation about Culture. Convened at Ned’s Corner, …

VRAN members and Agriculture Victoria staff gathered in Melbourne this week to celebrate their United Nations Public Service Award. The award acknowledged the initiative’s efforts …

VRAN’s Leadership in Rabbit Management course (a.k.a. the rabbit bootcamp) brings together a mix of volunteers and agency staff from across Victoria to learn how …