Myrtle Rust has been confirmed in the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

The Department of Primary Industries web site contains up to date information on the spread of Myrtle Rust.

To assist in identification of the disease, a MYRTLE RUST FACT SHEET is available.

If you become aware of any evidence of the disease, contact the Department of Primary Industries immediately.

To report suspected myrtle rust, please telephone DPI on 1800 084 881.

Alternatively, you can take electronic photos of the suspect material and email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   together with a contact phone number.

CAV has recently launched a scholarship program which is aimed at assisting Victorian Local Government tree managers to initiate/further their education in arboriculture.

The program will contribute funding to the successful applicant to assist in further studies. In 2012 the program will contribute up to $1,000 per subject, for a maximum of $2,000 for the calendar year. Please note that the scholarship is only available to Council Arboriculture Victoria members. You must be financial to be a member.

Please submit applications to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  with the subject line 'Scholarship Application'. Applications will be forwarded in confidence to the review panel. I encourage any person thinking of starting, or furthering their education in Arboriculture next year to submit an application. Please make sure your application covers the key selection criteria as much as possible.

The committee thanks Sarah, David and Allison for their work in putting the program together.

CAV has recently launched a scholarship program which is aimed at assisting Victorian Local Government tree managers to initiate/further their education in arboriculture.

The program will contribute funding to the successful applicant to assist in further studies. In 2012 the program will contribute up to $1,000 per subject, for a maximum of $2,000 for the calendar year. Please note that the scholarship is only available to Council Arboriculture Victoria members. You must be financial to be a member.

Please submit applications to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  with the subject line 'Scholarship Application'. Applications will be forwarded in confidence to the review panel. I encourage any person thinking of starting, or furthering their education in Arboriculture next year to submit an application. Please make sure your application covers the key selection criteria as much as possible.

The committee thanks Sarah, David and Allison for their work in putting the program together.