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CSIROAnimals have been used in research for millennia – some of the first recorded experiments on animals date back to the 4th century BCE. Use of animals for the development and testing of medical products like medicines, vaccines and diagnostic procedures has been critically important to the…
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There has been a recent rise in detections of the exotic Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) by the department and state and territory governments, with over 26 active responses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. The roll-out of a new surveillance program targeting non-approved…
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Ending hunger around the world is the focus of World Food Day today, as 2.8 billion people still can’t afford a healthy diet and 733 million face hunger globally. Australia is one of 150 countries embracing this year’s World Food Day theme, “Right to foods for a better life and better future…
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The National Management Group (NMG) met on 18 June 2025 and confirmed that eradication of the Euwallacea fornicatus (Polyphagous shot-hole borer, PSHB)/Fusarium sp. AF-18 complex is no longer technically feasible. In recognition of the importance of preparing industry, local governments, and…
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The National Management Group (NMG) agreed at its meeting on 29 May 2025 that it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) from Australia. This decision is based on the technical considerations of the Consultative Committee on Emergency Plant Pests (…
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The spotted wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii is a major exotic horticultural pest of thin-skinned fruit, including berries (blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, boysenberry, strawberry), stone fruit (cherry, nectarine, peach, apricot, plum, prune) and grapes. It also attacks apples, pears and other…
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Wangaratta social worker Donna Taggart is one of 26 participants selected in the Drought Resilience Leaders Program, aimed at developing a network of forward thinkers within their local communities.
With a career and interest in mental health, in particular…
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8 March 2022
The Environment and Invasives Committee (EIC) met virtually on 8 March 2022, led by Acting Chair
Mr Scott Charlton. The original two-day meeting was compressed into one to meet member commitments. Discussions were open and productive with a range of positive outcomes which…
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Date of issue: 9 December 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: IAN 2022-07
Attention
Organic operators and exporters, organic certifying bodies, industry bodies
Purpose
To advise of the newly appointed independent chair of the National Standard Advisory Committee.
Key points…
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The latest agricultural lending statistics provided by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) show an increase in aggregate lending to the farm sector of 9% in 2021–22.
ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said the cumulative value of loans outstanding has increased from $…
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