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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🚨ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS FOR #VicBioCon27 ARE OPEN!!🚨 find out more at www.vicbiocon.com/abstracts 🌱 Submissions close October 31st 🦇 See you in February!!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We're adding an extra day to #VicBioCon27!! Enjoy our workshop day on February the 16th, and then join us for THREE conference days from Feb 17th-19th!! Stay tuned for more updates coming very soon 🌱

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚨We have two BIG announcements!!🚨 VicBioCon is coming back to La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus in 2027! AND... We're adding an extra day so you can enjoy #VicBioCon27 from the 16th-19th of February 2027! Stay tuned for more as we count down to Feb! 🐸🦘🌱🐟

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're counting down the days until #VicBioCon27! What topics would you like to see discussed at the conference? 📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Join us for the VicBioCon Committee Open Day for snacks and a chat about what it's like to make VicBioCon happen! Register at the link below! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📷 Adam Purcell | @melbourneceilicamera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🍃Are you missing VicBioCon? Fear not! We have some fun events in the works, and we’re always looking for new faces to join the committee! If you’d like to join us and help shape #VicBioCon27, email us at vicbiocon@gmail.com, and stay tuned here for more announcements…🌱

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

🌿Introducing our brand new logo designed by Grace Smith (graceponders on instagram)! It features a leadbeater's possum (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri, critically endangered), barred galaxias (Galaxias fuscus, endangered), and common heath (Epacris impressa, low risk).

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Thank you Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera for photographing #VicBioCon26!! Visit melbourneceilicamera.org to see all the amazing moments he captured at the conference and purchase photos!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Thank you to all of the amazing sponsors at #VicBioCon26! Special thanks to: Unimelb for hosting us, Nature Advisory's sponsorship of the conference & coffee cart & the Natural Resources Conservation Trust for sponsoring the Bushland Conservation grant & VicBioCon Research grant!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Get ready for #VicBioCon26's next plenary speaker, Dr Bronwyn Hradsky! Bronwyn is a conservation ecologist whose work aims to improve the management of invasive predators and fire – two key threats to Australia’s native fauna. 🧵

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We’re grateful to Nature Advisory for being one of our main sponsors of #VicBioCon26, as well as the sponsor of our coffee cart! Their support helps make this event possible, and we’re delighted to have them as part of this year’s conference. 🌿

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

We still have spots open for session judges at #VicBioCon26! Judging student talks gives a chance to celebrate their achievements & get constructive criticism. We welcome expressions of interest at vicbiocon@gmail.com from any non-students attending a session! Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Thank you to our workshop hosts Michael Wheeler and Astrid O’Connor for a great first day of #VicBioCon26!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

We hope you're ready for #VicBioCon26 starting with our workshops tomorrow! Be sure to plan your trip to the venue with our guide at vicbiocon.com/venue 🌿We recommend sustainable transport options such as bus, bike or carpool!🚌🚲 📷 Adam Purcell | @melbourneceilicamera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

At #VicBioCon26 you can expect signposted directions & lift access to all conference spaces, free masks at registration, Hearing Loops in all conference rooms + our friendly volunteers & committee members ready to assist with any questions! See vicbiocon.com/venue for more!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This is the last week to submit photos for the #VicBioCon26 photo comp before entries close at 11:59pm Feb 13th! Post with the hashtag #VicBioCon26Photo or email to vicbiocon@gmail.com, for the joy of sharing your photography, and for the chance at a prize! 📷 Yennifer Longo | Instagram: BotanyByYen

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

🚨Today is the last chance to get tickets for our 10th Anniversary Conference Dinner!🚨 Close out #VicBioCon26 with a private viewing of Science Gallery Melbourne's current exhibition “Distraction” plus a buffet dinner and drinks!🍾 vicbiocon.com/tickets

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Introducing another panelist for "Challenges & Opportunities in Urban Areas", Therésa Jones! Therésa is a Professor in the School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne. 🧵

A blue and yellow graphic with a cutout portrait photo of Therésa Jones smiling at the camera. Repeating text behind the photo says "panel" four times with a blue flower and green stem wrapped around it on the left. A text tag to the right says "panel one". Beneath the photo Therésa Jones's name is listed.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Introducing another panelist for "Challenges & Opportunities in Urban Areas", Professor Sarah Bekessy! An ARC Industry Laureate Fellow, she leads the ICON Science research group at the University of Melbourne which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex biodiversity conservation problems

A blue and yellow graphic with a cutout portrait photo of Sarah smiling at the camera. Repeating text behind the photo says "panel" four times with a blue flower and green stem wrapped around it on the left. A text tag to the right says "panel one". Beneath the photo Sarah Bekessy's name is listed.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🚨Only 3 days left to get tickets for the #VicBioCon26 Tenth Anniversary Conference Dinner!!🚨Don’t miss this rare opportunity to celebrate a milestone with us AND attend a private viewing of Science Gallery Melbourne’s current exhibition “Distraction”! Get your ticket at vicbiocon.com/tickets

A lineart graphic of two hands clinking full wine glasses set on an emerald green background. The graphic is overlaid with white text that says “Conference dinner!”. Beneath the graphic more white text says “Science Gallery Melbourne, Wed Feb 18 5pm”. Image header reads “Victorian Buodiversity Conference” in white font. Image footer reads “Dinner is our love language” in white font.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Introducing Dr Holly Kirk, one of our panelists for "Challenges & Opportunities in Urban Areas"! Holly is an urban ecologist researching and teaching in the School of Design and the Built Environment at Curtin University, specialising in the application of ecology to urban planning and design. 🧵

A blue and yellow graphic with a cutout portrait photo of Holly smiling at the camera. Repeating text behind the photo says "panel" four times with a blue flower and green stem wrapped around it on the left. A text tag to the right says "panel one". Beneath the photo Dr Holly Kirk's name is listed.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

🚨Grant applications for #VicBioCon26 close TODAY!🚨 See more info and apply for project funding or conference attendance support at vicbiocon.com/grants 🌳 📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🚨Less than two days left to apply for one of #VicBioCon26's three grants!🚨 If you need financial assistance accessing the conference, consider our Breaking Barriers grant, or check out our Research and Bushland Conservation grants for research funding opportunities! More info at vicbiocon.com/grants

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Victorian Biodiversity Conference

A conference that aims to provide graduate students and early career researchers with an opportunity to showcase their work locally.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Only a few days left to submit your application for the Bushland Conservation Grant, sponsored by the Natural Resources Conservation Trust! Check out T&Cs and apply for the grant at vicbiocon.com/grants/bushland-conservation 🌳

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🌱Tickets for the #VicBioCon26 Conference Dinner are selling out FAST! Get yours by February 8th and enjoy dinner, drinks, and a private exhibition viewing at Science Gallery Melbourne to celebrate VicBioCon's 10th Anniversary!🍾 vicbiocon.com/tickets

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This year, the 10th VicBioCon will wrap up with a conference dinner at Science Gallery Melbourne!🔭🎨 Grab your tickets now to attend a private viewing of their current exhibition “Distraction” plus a buffet dinner and drinks! #VicBioCon26 www.vicbiocon.com/tickets

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

We're proud to announce the Bushland Conservation Grant, sponsored by the Natural Resources Conservation Trust!🌳 See more info and apply at vicbiocon.com/grants/bushland-conservation

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

The #VicBioCon26 Breaking Barriers Grant supports presenters to make VicBioCon more accessible. If there are factors, challenges or concerns that make the conference less accessible to you, consider applying for the grant at vicbiocon.com/breakingbarriers

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

If you're attending #VicBioCon26 & conducting a project within Victoria, consider applying for our VicBioCon Research Grant, sponsored by the Natural Resources Conservation Trust! For more information, visit vicbiocon.com/research-grant

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

🚨TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR #VicBioCon26 at @unimelb.bsky.social!🚨 Attend the conference days (Feb 17th-18th), learn new skills at our workshops (Feb 16th), and attend our conference dinner at Science Gallery Melbourne (Feb 18th)! Head over to vicbiocon.com/tickets!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Our photo competition for #VicBioCon26 is now open! 📸🦘 To enter, share your photo on Instagram using the hashtag #VicBioCon26Photo OR Email us your submission at vicbiocon@gmail.com. Find out more at vicbiocon.com/photo-comp 📸

An infographic with a cartoon camera in the top right corner, and at the bottom two cartoon people taking pictures of animals. Title text: "Enter the VicBioCon26
Photography Competition!"
Subheading: "Post photos on Instagram with #VicBioCon26Photo or send them to vicbiocon@gmail.com under these categories!"
Body text lists the categories: 1. “Seeds & Spores” - Showcasing Victorian flora & fungi
2. “Call of the Wild” - Showcasing Victorian fauna 
3. “Far horizons” - Victorian ecosystems and landscapes
4. "Secret Lives” - Macro or microscope photography
5. “I Spy” - Camera trap snaps
6. “Time Flies” - Before and after photos; think restoration, research progress, etc!
Footnote: "Visit vicbiocon.com/photo-comp for T&Cs"

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Call for VOLUNTEERS for the 2026 VicBioCon! For more information and to register, scan the QR code or go to docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F.... Registrations close 31st December.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSING TODAY🚨 Submit your abstract to vicbiocon.com/2026-abstracts or email them to vicbiocon@gmail.com before 11:59pm to present at #VicBioCon26!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🚨We're extending the deadline for abstract submissions!🚨 Get your abstracts in before 11:59pm Monday Nov 10th to present at #VicBioCon26! Submit yours at vicbiocon.com/2026-abstracts

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

🖌Calling all artists, we're extending our #VicBioCon26 Logo Comp! We're also switching up the prize, the winner will now be awarded $500! Enter the competition by emailing your designs to vicbiocon@gmail.com before 11:59pm on Friday 13th February 2026!🎨 T&Cs here: www.vicbiocon.com/post/enter-t...

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🚨ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSING TODAY🚨 Submit your abstract to vicbiocon.com/2026-abstracts before 11:59pm to present at #VicBioCon26! 🦎🐨🌳🐙 📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🚨ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS CLOSE TOMORROW🚨 Tomorrow is the final day to submit your abstract for #VicBioCon26! Head to vicbiocon.com/2026-abstracts for the opportunity to present your work in February!🌳 📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We had a great (albeit sodden) time at #VicBioCon26's Royal Park Bioblitz yesterday! If you didn't get the chance to come along, you can still contribute by helping to ID the observations on our iNaturalist project page!🌏 www.inaturalist.org/projects/vic...

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Meet us at the blue dot for the #VicBioCon26 Bioblitz at 10am today! The easiest way to find us is to come in via the western car park and follow the path to the picnic tables 🌏

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

🌏Are you ready for VicBioCon's Bioblitz tomorrow (26th Oct)? Make sure you're mindful of the rainy (and possibly stormy) forecast and bring a raincoat + umbrella! Meet us at Ross Straw Field in Royal Park at 10am and make sure you join our iNat project!🌏 www.inaturalist.org/projects/vic...

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🦖🔎We’ve had some super cool presentations from super cool presenters over the years, and you could join their leagues by submitting an abstract for #VicBioCon26! Submissions close in a week so make sure you submit at www.vicbiocon.com/2026-abstracts 📸Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

🚨There's 2 weeks left to submit abstracts for #VicBioCon26 !!🚨 Whether you're a postgrad (Honours, Masters and PhD), early career researcher, environmental consultant or industry professional, we'd love to see you there! 🐸🦘🌱🐟 www.vicbiocon.com/2026-abstracts 📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🐾Make sure you join #VicBioCon26's iNat project if you're joining us for the Great Southern Bioblitz on the 26th of October! Bring lunch & friends to Royal Park's Ross Straw Field for a 10am iNat tutorial/chat & an afternoon wetland walk!🌏 www.inaturalist.org/projects/vic...

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Less than two weeks left to submit your workshop pitches for #VicBioCon26! If you run a nature-positive workshop or have an idea for one, submit it to the google form to be a part of the conference! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 📷 Adam Purcell | Melbourne Ceili Camera

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

VicBioCon is doing the Great Southern Bioblitz from 10am-2pm at Royal Park on Oct 26th! Join us at Ross Straw Field for an iNat training session, then explore Trin Warren Tam-boore wetland! Bring lunch & your friends, and join our project! @gsbioblitz.bsky.social www.inaturalist.org/projects/vic...

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Dr Jane Goodall changed the way we see the natural world and ourselves. VicBioCon has been fortunate in the past to receive support from Roots & Shoots, a program founded by Jane, which is part of the extensive legacy of compassion & community that she leaves in her wake🌱🐵

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We are now accepting expressions of interest for workshops to be held at the conference at Melbourne University on February 16th 2026 via the link below. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Illustration of Australian King Parrots by Elizabeth Gould in The Birds of Australia by John Gould.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Is your organisation interested in sponsoring the 10th anniversary Victorian Biodiversity Conference in 2026? If you’d like to hear more about the different sponsorship tiers, plus perks, head to vicbiocon.com/contact-us or email us at vicbiocon@gmail.com.

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We’re very excited to announce that the 10th anniversary of the Victorian Biodiversity Conference will be hosted by The University of Melbourne in February 2026! Stay tuned for the opening of abstract submissions, ticket sales and more!

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VicBioCon @vicbiocon.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

🦎How LO can you GO? Enter the #VicBioCon26 Logo Competition by emailing your designs to vicbiocon@gmail.com by September 15th to win conference and networking event tickets, plus the glory of creating the new official VicBioCon Logo! T&Cs here: www.vicbiocon.com/post/enter-t...

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