'Cheap way out': council accused of blocking critical marine habitat 'This is the easy, cheap way out.' Newcastle Herald · Nov 9, 2023
Varroa declared in Riverina and Sunraysia - linked to Kempsey NSW DPI has detected Varroa is Riverina and Sunraysia regions. Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2023
Unvaccinated horse dies from Hendra virus near Newcastle 'The horse was depressed, uncoordinated, had a nasal discharge and high temperatures.' Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2023
New varroa mite detections around Taree, NSW linked to illegal movement of beehives There have been new detections of the deadly varroa mite in beehives at two locations near Taree, linked to the illegal movement of beehives. ABC News · Feb 19, 2023
New Varroa mite detections in Hunter, Central Coast bee hives Two new Varroa mite detections have been uncovered in the Hunter and on the Central Coast, as NSW Department of Primary Industries field officers continue hive inspections across the state. Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2022
Lochinvar varroa mite cases expand red zone for second time in a week The mite was discovered in a hive at a property near Cessnock Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022
A rare look behind the gates at one of the country's largest marine research institutes In a rare look behind the gates of one of Australia's largest specialised marine research institutes, locals learned about the vital role Port Stephens Fisheries Institute (PSFI) plays in the state's aquaculture industry. Newcastle Herald · Nov 26, 2022
More beehives to be eradicated as mite discovered near Cessnock The mite was discovered in a hive at a property near Cessnock Newcastle Herald · Nov 25, 2022
An historic collection of cider apples is being duplicated to support booming beverage industry It has taken David Pickering about 40 years to find cider-specific apple varieties. He's working with the NSW DPI to make sure the trees outlive him. ABC News · Aug 21, 2022
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 · Aug 17, 2022
New varroa mite detections at nine properties in and around Newcastle The varroa mite has been found at nine new spots in Newcastle and surrounds, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) said on Thursday afternoon. Newcastle Herald · Aug 4, 2022
Three more Hunter varroa mite detections as bee red zone expands Australia has until this outbreak remained the only major honey producing country free from varroa mite, the most serious pest of honeybees worldwide. Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2022
'Stop the bee killing' NSW DPI says 'eradication is still the primary goal'. Newcastle Herald · Jul 30, 2022
$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 first identified at the Port of Newcastle last month - under an agreement reached by governments and industry. Newcastle Herald · Jul 10, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2022 Hives at five more Hunter sites confirmed part of varroa mite outbreak The varroa destructor mite, potentially catastrophic to the country's bee industry, was first detected in sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle on June 22.
ABC News · Jul 5, 2022 Bee parasite varroa mite detected in Narrabri, new emergency zone declared A property in Narrabri is linked to honey bee hives in Newcastle, with a new emergency zone created.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2022 Bee parasite found in Narrabri linked to Newcastle The are also new confirmed cases at Lambton and Ferodale, which fall within previously declared zones.
ABC News · Jun 30, 2022 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, Queensland has become the latest state to impose border restrictions amid the varroa mite outbreak.