MYSTERIOUS: 3 - What They Never Told You

Oyster fees waived after farmers devastated by disease outbreak

"We are also working on additional support packages, which will be announced shortly,"

Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2022

Coffs Harbour berry growers facing six months without bee pollination services amid plan to eradicate hives

Berry growers in the region will be left without proper pollination services for at least six months, after confirmation around 1,000 beehives will be destroyed in the coming weeks.

ABC News · Sep 14, 2022

Varroa mite detection in Coffs Harbour prompts mass beehive euthanasia in eradication zone

All recreational and commercial beehives within an eradication zone around Coffs Harbour on NSW's north coast will be destroyed in the latest bid to contain the spread of varroa mite.

ABC News · Sep 13, 2022

Prawns destroyed in NSW as virus detected

Prawns at a NSW farm have been culled and disposed of after highly contagious white spot virus was detected.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

Highly contagious white spot disease detected at prawn farm in NSW for first time

The highly contagious disease has been found on a prawn farm near Yamba and tracing is underway to determine the source of the white spot.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Beekeepers told wait three years or move

NSW beekeepers whose equipment, bees and honey have been destroyed to combat the varroa mite will be reimbursed but won't be able to resume operations.

AAP · Aug 23, 2022

World's first synthetic foot-and-mouth, lumpy skin disease vaccine in the works in NSW

The government hopes the vaccine, which would also protect against lumpy skin disease, could be developed in the state by August 1 next year.

ABC News · Aug 22, 2022

Foot and mouth vaccine key for ag future

NSW says MRNA vaccines for foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease would be a "game changer" for farmers, after announcing funding for their development.

AAP · Aug 22, 2022

NSW beekeepers get funds after mite fight

NSW beekeepers can look forward to state government reimbursement after their honey stocks and their income dropped due to the deadly varroa mite.

AAP · Aug 19, 2022

Beekeepers face varroa 'red tape' over compensation

"It's a typical way to get a lot of people to say, 'stuff it, I won't apply'."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 19, 2022