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Urgent Action Needed as Fire Ants Threaten Queensland's Rainforest

3/6/2026

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A fire ant nest was discovered and destroyed in Lamington National Park, Queensland, alarming conservationists.
The Invasive Species Council notes fire ants' adaptability, especially in a World Heritage rainforest.
Reece Pianta, Advocacy Director of Invasive Species Council, stresses rapid eradication and warns funding delays could hinder actions.
The federal government's National Fire Ant Eradication Program aims to eliminate fire ants by 2032, with an estimated $200 to $300 million annually.

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A fire ant nest was discovered and destroyed in Lamington National Park, Queensland, alarming conservationists.
The Invasive Species Council notes fire ants' adaptability, especially in a World Heritage rainforest.
Reece Pianta, Advocacy Director of Invasive Species Council, stresses rapid eradication and warns funding delays could hinder actions.
The federal government's National Fire Ant Eradication Program aims to eliminate fire ants by 2032, with an estimated $200 to $300 million annually.