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NSW government told: stop 'wasting money' on bee killings

'They're going to have to lift all the zones. The mite has been found too far and wide.'

Newcastle Herald

Restrictions ease for some NSW beekeepers

Authorities have eased restrictions imposed on some NSW beekeepers to limit the varroa mite outbreak amid hope the deadly parasite…

AAP

Varroa mite controls impacts almond industry as loss of bees for pollination reduces crop value by $200 million

The removal of restrictions on beehive movements in NSW comes too late for many almond growers, but changes to varroa…

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Djirringanj man pleading guilty to possessing abalone says native title defence for cultural fishing unaffordable

Two men have been sentenced on the NSW far south coast after being apprehended by NSW Fisheries with more than…

ABC News

Hunter residents want shark nets scrapped: survey

Hunter residents have backed calls to rid beaches of shark nets and replace them with non-lethal alternatives like drones, personal…

Newcastle Herald

Tocal queen bees may be moved as varroa mite red zone expands to include breeding program site

NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders says as many queens as possible will be examined and may be evacuated from the…

ABC News

Use of sharks nets in NSW could be left to discretion of councils

Coastal councils in New South Wales may soon be able to decide whether they want to use nets to mitigate…

ABC News

'Stop the bee killing'

NSW DPI says 'eradication is still the primary goal'.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney news: NSW police renew appeal for information in Canterbury Alsehli sister deaths

MORNING BRIEFING: Police are renewing their appeal for information into the mysterious deaths of two sisters, who were found in…

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NSW Agriculture Minister calls for all travellers returning from Bali to have bags checked

An MP says current foot-and-mouth control methods are simply not good enough as stories emerge of travellers cruising through customs,…

ABC News

Varroa find threatens NSW berry production

A new biosecurity zone has been set up near Coffs Harbour, as another varroa mite detection in NSW threatens the…

AAP

Varroa mite detected on blueberry orchard near Coffs Harbour in 43rd case since outbreak began

Beekeepers on the NSW Mid North Coast say they are angry at the lack of communication from authorities after varroa…

ABC News

New South Wales Agriculture Minister confident varroa mite outbreak can be eradicated as ban on hive movement eases

Almost 2,000 hives have been destroyed following detection of the destructive varroa mite, which weakens and kills European honey bee…

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NSW calls for sheep and goat electronic ID

NSW is calling for the electronic tagging of sheep and goats around the country, amid fears that foot-and-mouth disease could…

AAP

Bee killing program cut back, as parasite spreads

'It's clearly beyond their abilities to eliminate all the hives in the red zones.'

Newcastle Herald

NSW beekeepers relieved as hives outside varroa zones allowed to move for honey production, pollination

From next week, commercial beekeepers can apply for movement permits as long as they are outside of a varroa mite…

ABC News

Bee movement permits set up to allow pollination

The NSW government has announced a plan for movement permits after consultation with the apiary and horticultural industries about the…

Newcastle Herald

$18m compensation package to help varroa-affected beekeepers

An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak - which was…

Newcastle Herald

15m bees dead in NSW as varroa spreads

More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across NSW as authorities remain optimistic they can contain the varroa mite.

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New eradication zone established and 600 hives destroyed as NSW bee industry battles varroa mite

Producers and apiarists remain concerned about future almond harvest and potential for mites to carry deformed wing virus

The Guardian - AU

Bee biosecurity zones from Forster to Sydney

'The other thing going for it, is the fact that it's winter.'

Newcastle Herald

Varroa mite outbreak sees millions of bees destroyed, keepers call for compensation

Devastated apiarists are demanding to know how they will be compensated as millions of bees are killed in NSW. Meanwhile,…

ABC News

Compensation as more beehives destroyed

Commercial beekeepers will be compensated for equipment, hives and bees destroyed while authorities try and contain the varroa mite.

Crikey

More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite

A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain…

AAP

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring…

Newcastle Herald