Invasive feral hog deer discovered in New South Wales but authorities confident of eradication
A small but destructive species of deer has been detected in New South Wales for the first time…
Cattle tick outbreak raises questions over Queensland’s biosecurity
For many Australians, cattle ticks sound like little more than a nuisance for cows. But they sit at…
Illegal fishing vessels threaten Australia’s agricultural sector as biosecurity concerns grow
Australian primary producers say they are concerned about the risk of foreign pests crippling entire industries if overseas…
Flotilla of foreign fishing boats spotted in Torres Strait waters
Graham Kerridge says he was at the helm of a helicopter over Australian waters when he spotted a…
Foreign boat pictured in Queensland creek as alleged illegal fishers reach mainland
A foreign fishing vessel has been spotted inside an Australian mainland creek and river following a spate of…
Hunt for escaped red-whiskered bulbul that has SA’s fruitgrowers worried
With its striking black mohawk and red cheeks, the red-whiskered bulbul could be mistaken for a bird-watchers’ delight.…
Claims ‘trade will trump biosecurity’ as government proposes ‘weakened’ disease testing for imported raw prawns
The federal government is being accused of allowing “trade to trump biosecurity” over proposed changes that industry says…
Inspection of Weona Park horse stud found several serious animal welfare issues, just weeks before public outcry
Just weeks before a firestorm of public outrage erupted over conditions at a Tasmanian horse breeder’s stud, an…
Wild birds found to be key drivers of H5N1 outbreak in North America
Since late 2021, a panzootic, or “a pandemic in animals,” of highly pathogenic bird flu variant H5N1 has…
NSW seeks federal support for world-first mRNA foot and mouth disease vaccine
Scientists are preparing to submit a potential breakthrough vaccine preventing foot and mouth disease (FMD) in livestock for…
How wild bird poo testing in northern Australia is helping keep eggs on the shelves
It is early morning on a remote Northern Territory beach, but the heat and humidity are already stifling.…
Potato mop-top virus detected in Victoria for first time, industry says
Potato seeds found in cold storage in Victoria have tested positive for the exotic mop-top virus. The Australian…