Controls on the fungicide carbendazim have been improved following a review of the chemical by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). As of 25 January, the APVMA has restricted the horticultural and turf uses of carbendazim and extended health warnings on the label. For information go to the DPI website

STA Victoria supports pertinent research Download Community wear trial research update(Januray 2012) Download Wicket soil research update

  TGAA WA and TGA SA members vote to change the Association name at the respective state Annual General Meetings. All six TGAA states have now voted to adopt the name of Sports Turf Association. More on this news soon !

Congratulations to former STA Victoria committee member Adrian Black and his team (pictured below) as AAMI Park wins two awards from Professional Footballers Association.

STA Victoria continues to support “Turfies of the future” by sponsoring students from TAFE’s with an award each year. Pictured (right) is Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) 2010 winner, Brodie Dorgan with his parents. Below is a group photo taken of award all NMIT 2010 winners. Holmesglen TAFE 2010 winner is Tim Glover and Swinburne University of TAFE 2010 winner …

A great evening was had by all that attended. It was great to see some “old” faces from past committee members mingling with current members, have a laugh whilst hearing of stories of “old times” and nibble on some gourmet finger food. Bruce Stephens gave an insight into how the Association started 21 years ago and congratulations goes to Ian …