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On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Establishing the Biosecurity Detector Dog Program, with Bob Stirling (PSM), Detector Dog Program Manager (1992-2002). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 1, Series 2

Establishing the Biosecurity Detector Dog Program

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 1 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Bob Stirling (PSM)
On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 1: Learning on the Fly , with Rachel Holdforth, Detector Dog Program (1992-2000). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 2, Series 2

Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 1: Learning on the Fly

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 2 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Rachel Holdforth
On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 2: Dog and Human Behaviour, with Harry Smithard, Detector Dog Program (1992-2006). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 3, Series 2

Australia’s First Biosecurity Detector Dog Handlers Part 2: Dog and Human Behaviour

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 3 Host: Casey Baines
On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Establishing the Biosecurity Detector Dog Active Response Program, with Clare O’Shannessy, Detector Dog Program (14 years). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 5, Series 2

Establishing the Biosecurity Detector Dog Active Response Program

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 5 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Clare O’Shannessy
On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Girl Power: Sydney’s First Two Biosecurity Detector Dog Teams, with Dee Apps, Detector Dog Program (1993-2010). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 4, Series 2

Girl Power: Sydney’s First Two Biosecurity Detector Dog Teams

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 4 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Dee Apps
On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Pup 2 Pup: From Seal Handler to Dog Handler, with Kelvin Wong, Detector Dog Program (2021-present). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 6, Series 2

Pup 2 Pup: From Seal Handler to Dog Handler

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 6 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Kelvin Wong
On a dark blue background are images of yellow and black dogs. Text reads: Taking the Lead: From Kennel Assistant to Technical Supervisor, with Sarah Tibbetts, Detector Dog Program (2015-present). In large graphical text is: 30 years, Biosecurity Detector Dog Program. On far right is text: Detect & Protect, Podcast Episode 7, Series 2

Taking the Lead: From Kennel Assistant to Technical Supervisor

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 7 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Sarah Tibbetts
Detect and protect image - Series 2, Episode 8 - the transition from beagles to labradors

The Transition: From Beagles to Labradors

  • Podcast
  • Biosecurity
Detect and Protect An Australian biosecurity podcast Series 2 Episode 8 Host: Casey Baines Guest: Leanne Kendra
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World Veterinary Day 2023: Strengthening engagement across Northern Australia

  • Media release
  • Animals
On World Veterinary Day 2023 we celebrate the diversity of veterinarians across Northern Australia as they work to protect the health of animals and…
World Veterinary Day

Celebrating the diversity of our vets on World Veterinary Day

  • News
  • Animals
The department is the largest public sector employer of veterinarians in Australia.
Emily Harrington Preparing for drought

Preparing for drought by embracing innovation in Tropical North Queensland

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Growing up in outback Queensland, Emily Harrington prepares for drought the same way she approaches her work at the Tropical North Queensland Drought…
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A voice for First Nations farmers and communities at drought resilience hub

  • Case study
  • Future Drought Fund
Dr Raelene Ward is a proud Kunja woman who is giving First Nations farmers and communities a voice across South Queensland and Northern NSW to better…
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Phase out of live sheep exports by sea

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
During 17-21 April, the independent panel for the phase out of live sheep export by sea met with over 1000 stakeholders in regional Western Australia.
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Have your say on Australian seafood import controls

  • Media release
  • Fisheries
`Have Your Say’ consultation is now open for the discussion paper on measures to prevent the importation of seafood from fisheries involving illegal…