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- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
The Australian Biosecurity Awards celebrate individuals, groups and organisations who have shown a commitment to supporting and promoting Australia’s…
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
A swift response by the department’s technical response team to reports of a possible exotic snail infestation at the Port of Brisbane has prevented…
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
Indigenous ranger groups are taking to the skies with drones, thanks to a series of hands-on operator workshops aimed at enhancing their capability…
- Media release
- ABARES
The gross value of Australia’s agricultural production is expected to fall by 2.8% to $90.7 billion in 2025-26, driven by lower crop and livestock…
- Newsletter
- Animals
Feral deer are an emerging pest animal problem in Australia, with rising numbers causing damage to the environment and Australian agriculture.
- Newsletter
- Biosecurity
Indigenous Rangers play a key role in environmental biosecurity surveillance and land management.
- Media release
- Animals
A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to…
- Media release
- Biosecurity
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Australian Biosecurity Awards.
- Newsletter
- Animals
The veterinary profession in Australia, and worldwide, is facing significant workforce challenges.
- Newsletter
- Animals
In March,
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- Plants
At the department’s diagnostic laboratory in Melbourne, Senior Molecular Biologist Grace Sun and colleagues Komal Gurdasani, Umar Muhammad, Brodie…
- Newsletter
- Plants
Australia is fortunate to be free from many of the world’s most damaging plant pests and diseases that could severely impact our natural environment…
- Newsletter
- Plants
The fifth annual International Day of Plant Health was celebrated on 12 May, with the global theme of the importance of plant health in One Health –…