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Urgent Call for Biosecurity as Fire Ants Invade NSW

7/3/2025

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A red imported fire ant nest has been found in Tweed Heads, NSW, sparking urgent demands for stronger biosecurity measures. The Invasive Species Council and NSW Farmers Association warn of an impending crisis, urging the Albanese government to match Queensland's funding and implement a robust eradication program to safeguard agriculture and the environment from devastating harm.

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A red imported fire ant nest has been found in Tweed Heads, NSW, sparking urgent demands for stronger biosecurity measures. The Invasive Species Council and NSW Farmers Association warn of an impending crisis, urging the Albanese government to match Queensland's funding and implement a robust eradication program to safeguard agriculture and the environment from devastating harm.