Dead birds wash up on WA coastline as expert warns of black swan ‘wipe-out’ from bird flu
More than a dozen dead birds have been reported along Western Australia’s southern coastline as the state braces…
Deadly H5 bird flu variant detected in Australia for first time in Esperance seabird
The deadly H5 variant of avian influenza has been detected in a bird that washed up on a…
Smut disease threatened to destroy sugarcane farming but instead it reshaped industry
Walking around Joe Russo’s Childers property today, it is hard to imagine the scene 20 years ago. Back…
Cattle company inadvertently tipped off Queensland DPI to biosecurity breach
A NSW company tipped off authorities to the illegal movement of its cattle, triggering the investigation that led…
Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again
Beekeepers are facing another major blow after resistance to amitraz, one of the two most effective chemicals used…
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…