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Strengthening Indigenous Collaboration: Insights from the Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum

  • Newsletter
  • Biosecurity
The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel…
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Australia’s Anti-Microbial Action Plan

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health.
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Australia supports Pacific animal health priorities

  • Newsletter
  • International
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has a long history of working with Australia’s near neighbours to deliver priority animal health…
Image of an elevated stage with four people sitting left, one person in the middle and two on the right; a presentation is visible on the back wall; Dr Mark Schipp (sitting in the group of 4, far left) participating in a panel discussion on the importance of veterinary services at the World Organisation for Animal Health’s 33rd Conference of the Regional Commission for Asia and the Pacific in India

Australian input at the World Organisation for Animal Health

  • Newsletter
  • International
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) is the global authority on animal health and welfare and works to improve these matters…
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Dr Mark Schipp retires

  • Newsletter
After 30 years with the department and 12 years as Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp retired on 1 December 2023.
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Australia shared sustainable agriculture efforts at COP28

  • News
  • Climate
Article originally published 30 November, updated 12 December, 2023
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Mentoring helped Bianca build a successful stud

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Before establishing Annandale Acres near Calliope in Central Queensland, Bianca Collins was a secondary teacher and her husband, John, a boilermaker…
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Jaimi-Lee is a pasture coach

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
The University of New England’s Jaimi-Lee Edwards knows farmers learn best alongside their peers as they work with experts on real-world problems.
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Jono’s farm makeover protects natural assets

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Jono and Kristy Fitzgerald are the custodians of an Endangered Ecological Community on their Luskintyre property in the Lower Hunter.
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Jake and Frankie strengthen their herd from the ground up

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Mixed cattle farmers Jake and Frankie Fennell run a 4,000-strong beef herd on their property Wintinna Station in Outback South Australia.
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Julie is a community leader in drought resilience

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Julie Freeman first came to Western Australia’s northern Wheatbelt as a graduate teacher.
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Publication of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
ASEL 3.3 introduces changes to maintain or improve animal health and welfare outcomes, update definitions and improve clarity and usability of the…
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Putting rabbits to the test

  • Media release
  • Pests
Community members will continue to be able to access free testing services for rabbits and hares, thanks to an Australian Government funded national…
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Launch of Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan

  • News
  • Soils
Australia’s first National Soil Action Plan has been officially launched!