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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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For the week ending 19 April 2023, severe Tropical Cyclone (TC) Ilsa brought heavy rainfall across remote areas of central Australia with higher totals near the Pilbara coast in Western Australia. The remnants of TC Ilsa…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the week ending 15 September 2021, a trough of low-pressure systems across northern parts of Australia resulted in very little rainfall. High pressure systems to the south-east brought clear, dry conditions…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the 7 days to 17 March 2021, troughs and cold fronts generated thunderstorms and showers across parts of eastern, western and northern Australia.
The substantial rainfall in eastern cropping regions…
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Weekly Australian Climate,
Water and Agricultural Update
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During the week ending 23 June 2021, a blocking high pressure system restricted rainfall across most of Australia for much of the week. A low-pressure system off the southern coast and associated cold fronts brought some…
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Australian Defence Force deployments pose a biosecurity risk to Australia through the movement of contaminated vehicles, machinery, equipment and personal items providing a route for the entry of exotic pests and disease. The following information provides guidance on Australian biosecurity…
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This Biosecurity Advice informs stakeholders that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has finalised a biosecurity risk review for the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef and beef products from Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United States and Vanuatu.…
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Friday 8 March 2024Meeting CommuniquéCommonwealth, state, and territory agriculture ministers met virtually on Friday 8 March 2024, for the first Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) of the year.AMM 01/2024 was chaired by the Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 27 March 2024, widespread rainfall and isolated thunderstorms associated with monsoonal activity, ex-Tropical Cyclone Megan, and series of troughs were recorded across northern, central and eastern Australia.Across…
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Seeing the impact of climate variability on their beef and hay production business in Central Queensland, Matt and Justine McLeod knew they needed to adapt their practices.“When we first came here, a shower of rain or a storm would end up down the creek not staying in our paddocks,” Matt said.“We…
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7 November 2024Who does this notice affect?All clients who submit documentation to the department for import assessment via the Cargo Online Lodgement System (COLS) or other departmental approved systems.All approved arrangements operators, customs brokers, importers, premises with recurring…
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