The final floor plan for this years National Entomology Insect Expo have now been completed. Exhibition Manager Jesse-Bree has managed to set each exhibitors position in order to give change and contrast from the view of the visitor. She has also allowed for plenty of floorspace for a smooth flow of foot traffic including wheelchairs if needed. Unlike last years Expo, 2023 will be split between the main Basketball Court area and the Conferencing room next door..
There will be some rather unique and unusual exhibits at this years National Insect Expo and some are bound to enthral all visitors. Keep an eye out for Luke Abbot Designs. Luke creates incredible jewellery pieces based on an insect theme and focus. Another exhibitor showcasing their wonderful insect work is Brydie Crellin. Keep an eye our for her exhibit..Amazing.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council has again supported the National Insect Expo for 2023 by way of a $9700.00 Grant from the Macedon Ranges Events and Festivals Grant Program 2023/2024. The MRSC has again supported this important and nationally significant event which greatly promotes the Conservation of Invertebrates message to the general public and also highlights the entire entomological scientific and cultural community.
Thank you Macedon Ranges Shire Council for your support.
Thanks to the amazing support from Australian Entomological Supplies for this years expo, we will be giving away a wonderful tool to every child from ages 7 to 14 to help them start their journey of discovery into the wonderful world of insects and related invertebrates. A big thanks to AES..
On the 15th of August, the C.V.R.I.C Director Bert Candusio was rushed to the Bendigo Base Hospital after suffering from acute chest pain. Doctors were unable to insert stents into the blocked arteries of the heart due to the degree of blockage so he was rushed to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne where he underwent a 4 hour open-heart surgery operation to conduct a triple heart by-pass.
After three weeks of intensive care, Bert is now home and will take up to eight weeks to fully recover.
We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the Surgery Team and Surgeons, Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Alfred Hospital for providing the wonderful care Bert received during his stay and we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery to him.
The C.V.R.I.C Team
