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Media Releases

Posted on March 25, 2021July 2, 2021

New Strategic Agenda will drive grape and wine biosecurity

Vinehealth Australia’s new Strategic Agenda 2021 to 2026 has been officially launched by the Vinehealth Australia…

Posted on November 29, 2019July 2, 2021

Phylloxera tour shows the impact of outbreak

Wine industry members from around Australia have seen firsthand the financial and social impacts of a…

Posted on November 25, 2019July 2, 2021

2019 Phylloxera Immersion Tour

Vinehealth Australia together with Wine Yarra Valley is hosting 35 wine industry members to Victoria’s Yarra…

Posted on September 16, 2019July 2, 2021

New Board for Vinehealth Australia

Five new board members have been appointed to the Vinehealth Australia Board to oversee the efforts…

Posted on April 9, 2019July 2, 2021

Nation-leading project to boost SA vineyard biosecurity

The Marshall Liberal Government is providing $75,000 towards a nation-leading project which will see South Australian…

Posted on April 5, 2019July 2, 2021

Phylloxera outbreak simulation drives biosecurity best practice

A phylloxera outbreak simulation, recently held in partnership between Vinehealth Australia and Treasury Wine Estates (TWE),…

Posted on August 6, 2018July 2, 2021

When sharing isn’t caring

Delicious fruit and vegetables are picked all year round in South Australia, from grapes to apples…

Posted on June 19, 2018July 2, 2021

Take action to reduce phylloxera risk

Phylloxera is one of the most serious biosecurity risks for the Australian grape and wine community,…

Posted on February 2, 2018July 2, 2021

Who’s hitchhiking with you?

Vinehealth Australia is today launching a new campaign ‘Who’s Hitchhiking With You?’ to educate tourists about…

Posted on February 1, 2018July 2, 2021

Healthy vines campaign announced for tourists

Vinehealth Australia will begin rolling out its Wine Tourism Biosecurity Program for South Australian cellar door,…

Posted on July 23, 2017July 2, 2021

Further phylloxera detections in Victoria: what this means for growers

Vineyard owners must improve their farm-gate hygiene to help prevent a significant pest or disease incursion…

Posted on July 6, 2017July 2, 2021

Project shows geofences can protect SA’s vines

A Vinehealth Australia pilot project, which saw virtual fences built around vineyards in the Barossa and…

Posted on May 16, 2017July 2, 2021

Number one plant pest under the microscope

Australia’s number one unwanted plant pest – Xylella fastidiosa – will be the focus of international…

Posted on May 5, 2017July 2, 2021

New phylloxera detections in Maroondah PIZ

Victoria’s Maroondah Phylloxera Infested Zone (PIZ) boundary has been extended to the north, following new detections…

Posted on March 3, 2017July 2, 2021

National win for SA grapegrowers

South Australian vineyard owners have been recognised on a national stage for their commitment to wine…

Posted on January 23, 2017July 2, 2021

Call for improved farm-gate hygiene

Vinehealth Australia is calling for grapegrowers to examine and improve their farm-gate hygiene practices in the…

Posted on December 15, 2016July 2, 2021

Virtual fence to protect SA’s wine industry

A cutting-edge vineyard cyber monitoring system, designed to keep South Australia’s $1.78 billion wine industry free…

Posted on October 24, 2016July 2, 2021

Vinehealth Australia announces new board

A new board for Vinehealth Australia has been appointed following an independent selection process, with Roseanne…

Posted on April 14, 2016July 2, 2021

Vinehealth Australia announces leadership changes

Vinehealth Australia has appointed a new chief executive officer and elected a new presiding member. Read…

Posted on September 24, 2015July 2, 2021

Vinehealth Australia launched

The Board responsible for protecting South Australian vineyards from pests and diseases since 1899, today unveiled…

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