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Boosting Environmental Biosecurity Through National Feral Rabbit Coordination

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15 September 2025
Australia’s first National Rabbit Management Coordinator, Heidi Kleinert, hosted by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, was appointed in…
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Farming through the dry: Hamish Robertson’s drought strategy

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15 September 2025
Hamish Robertson is a 2025 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholar based in Tarrenlea, Victoria.
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Statement from the Transition Advocate

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11 September 2025
Establishment of a Strategic Steering Group
Attendees at the 2025 Indigenous Rangers Biosecurity Forum

Landmark gathering of Indigenous rangers in far north-west Queensland

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09 September 2025
Indigenous rangers from across northern Australia have joined forces with scientists and government biosecurity leaders to share knowledge and ideas…
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New crop of Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars announced

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09 September 2025
A new cohort of 5 Nuffield Drought Resilience Scholars will help further research into drought resilience, fostering Australia’s commitment to…
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Carp Biological Control Program showcased at River Reflections Conference 2025

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08 September 2025
Staff from the Carp Biological Control Program (CBCP) recently attended the River Reflections Conference 2025, held from 29–30 July in Murray Bridge…
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Department launches greener alternative to methyl bromide

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08 September 2025
A new safer, treatment option for BMSB is now available for use by importers.
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Record highs as ag, fish and forestry sectors crack $100 billion

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02 September 2025
Australia’s agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is expected to hit a record combined value of $101.6 billion in 2025-2026, according to…
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Tasmanian farm field trip for the Plant Health Committee

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01 September 2025
A field trip to Tasmanian fruit growing farms and vineyards provided an important opportunity for the Plant Health Committee (PHC) to meet farmers…
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Biosecurity lends a hand to ensure largest military op in Australia ever gets uninterrupted green light

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27 August 2025
Australia has just concluded its largest-ever defence exercise — Talisman Sabre 2025 — and the department played a critical role in ensuring this…
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Strengthening our biosecurity frontline: new cohort of detector dog handlers deployed across Australia 

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26 August 2025
There’s no doubt the bond between handler and detector dog is unbreakable.
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Pacific Week of Agriculture 2025

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25 August 2025
Australia has a strong relationship with countries in the Pacific region.
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Safeguarding Australia Together: Celebrating National Biosecurity Week 2025

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25 August 2025
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Farm lending reaches $131 billion in 2023-24

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22 August 2025
Aggregate lending to the farm sector rose 6% in 2023-24, according to the latest figures released today by ABARES.

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