Australian apple growers fear economic and biosecurity wipeout as United States eyes market
Australia’s apple industry has held urgent talks in Canberra as the United States edges closer to exporting its…
Australian biosecurity investigates suspected illegal sales of imported peanuts
Australian biosecurity authorities are investigating claims that imported raw peanuts are bypassing strict quarantine rules and being sold…
Animal health officials respond to second detection of New World screwworm in the United States
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second detection of New…
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…
Live opossum captured near Honolulu Airport
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A live opossum was captured at a freight warehouse near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.…
Community urged to join monthlong effort against invasive species in Hawaiʻi : Maui Now
Puerto Rican coqui frog, introduced to Hawaiʻi, where it can be a carrier host of the rat lungworm…
Relief program to help farmers, ranchers impacted by Kona low storms : Big Island Now
Farmers and ranchers affected by the recent storm systems can apply for a grant to address immediate needs…
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…
Agriculture inspectors in Hilo capture second skunk this month : Big Island Now
A second skunk was captured this month in Hilo by agriculture inspectors from the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture…
Live juvenile mongoose lured into trap with fresh coconut on Kauaʻi : Big Island Now
September 10, 2025, 3:30 PM HST A mongoose was captured on Kauaʻi. (Photo Courtesy: Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture)…
Giant invasive oyster species spreads through Queensland waters
As Australia grapples with the economic and environmental cost of biosecurity failures including fire ants, varroa mite and…