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The Victorian Apiarists' Association

The Victorian Apiarists' Association (VAA) is the peak beekeeping body for Victoria. It was founded in 1892 and supports all commercial and recreational beekeepers.  

The VAA plays an important role in policy decisions concerning bees and beekeeping through its negotiations with federal, state and local government bodies. We collaborate and network with the other state-level beekeeping organisations in Australia. We work to build networks and connections to beekeeping communities around the world. 

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VAA Editorial Team 

Lindsay Callaway, VAA President
Andrew Wootton, VAA Vice President 
Olivia Ducommun-Dit-Verron, VAA Board
Mark Bichan, VAA Board
Kris Fricke, ABJ Editor 
Tino Corsetti, VAA Administration Officer 

Barry Robinson, Creative Director 
Jump Rope Design, Graphic Design

VAA Australian Bee Journal | September 2026

For over 108 years, the Australian Bee Journal has documented the accomplishments, resilience and passion of Victorian beekeepers. The VAA's Editorial Team is pleased to release the newly designed VAA Australian Bee Journal. The September issue welcomes the ABJ's new editor, Kris Fricke who will be collaborating each month with the VAA's Editorial Team to bring you the most important stories affecting commercial, sideliner, recreational and hobby beekeepers. Here are some highlights from this month's magazine:

  • From the Back Fence to the Front Line of Food Security 
    September President's Report, Lindsay Callaway
  • New Varroa Treatment Options for Victorian Beekeepers
    VAA-AgVic Chemical Working Group
  • VAA Victorian Bee Resilience Network
    Mark Bichan 
  • Resources Report: Weather, Flowering Patterns & Pollen Across Victoria
    Matt Lorenz
  • Almond Pollination 2026: A Changing Landscape
    Lindsay Callaway, Jana Hamilton 
  • Planned Burning and Bushfire Risk
    Karl Just
     
  • Spider Venom vs. Varroa 
    Kris Fricke
  • Replacing Sugar with Honey in Recipes
    Kris Fricke
  • Plus...AHBIC Update, Bendigo Branch Report, John Edmond's Seasonal Report, Bee Bits (News Briefs and Bee Facts) and Webcast/Podcast Highlights


Download Your September 2026 VAA Australian Bee Journal


BEES ON SHOW
The VAA at the Melbourne Royal Show

Be sure to make some time to visit the VAA's booth at the Melbourne Royal Show. We are in booths 1 - 3 at the west end of the Gourmet Pantry and Cellar Pavilion. We have some of the best honey produced in Victoria including: 

  • Ironbark
  • Candlebark
  • Red Gum
  • Red Gum/Red Stringy Bark Blend
  • Yellow Box
  • Long-Leaf Box
  • Brown Stringy Bark 
  • Creamed Honey
  • Comb Honey 
  • Chilli Honey 
  • Beeswax Candles
    24 September - 04 October 


Victorian Apiarists' Association 
PO Box 721
Woodend, VIC 3442
vaa@vicbeekeepers.com.au




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