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Australian scientists have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in wildlife during a management voyage to sub-Antarctic Heard Island.At this stage it is not a confirmed detection. It reinforces the need for Australia to remain focused on preparing for an outbreak.Heard…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 25 June 2025 cold fronts and low-pressure systems brought rainfall to parts of southern and north-eastern Australia.Across cropping regions rainfall totals of between 5-50 millimetres occurred over much of Western…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 16 July 2025, frontal systems brought rainfall totals of up to 50 millimetres to parts of southern Australia. High-pressure systems kept much of the remainder of Australia largely dry.Rainfall was variable across…
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18 March 2016 The Invasive Plants and Animals Committee (IPAC) met on 18 March 2016 by teleconference. Key issues discussed by the committee are summarised below.Australian Weeds Strategy/Australian…
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Dr Nerida DonovanFor over 25 years Dr Nerida Donovan has led a citrus pathology program that enables government and industry to combat citrus biosecurity threats and support industry sustainability.Dr Donovan and her team are recognised as the premier laboratory in Australia for the detection,…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 6 August 2025, low-pressure systems brought rainfall totals of up to 200 millimetres to parts of eastern and south-western Australia.In cropping regions, rainfall was mixed. Western Australia and northern New South…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 3 December 2025, rainfall was recorded across parts of northern, southern and central Australia, while south-western areas remained comparably dry.Across cropping regions, rainfall totals were highly variable with…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 4 February 2026, rainfall was recorded across northern regions of Australia, while central and most southern areas remained comparably dry.Active wet season troughs and a tropical low, brought widespread falls of…
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Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, April 2013In March 2012, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator the Hon. Joe Ludwig, announced a review of the Commonwealth Policy on…
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ABARES is seeking submissions to inform its review of the Australian chicken meat industry and has released an Issues Paper to assist.Submissions can be made via Have Your Say until 30 May 2025, including via written submissions or through a guided portal. Submissions are open to all…
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