News - Biosecurity

Restrictions begin to ease for the boating and fishing community in the South East

15 March 2024

The use of anchors and the recommencement of rock lobster fishing is permitted under an exemption in the Southern Rock Lobster Zone, including the Control Area, under specific conditions from 5 pm on 14 March 2024.

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Caring for animals during a heatwave

8 March 2024

Animal owners are being reminded to take precautions to make sure their pets and livestock are properly cared for as temperatures soar over the long weekend.

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Help protect SA’s abalone industry this long weekend

8 March 2024

Travellers heading to the South East this long weekend are encouraged to inform themselves on the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) restrictions before hitting the water.

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Fruit fly outbreak in Salisbury North

5 March 2024

A Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared in Salisbury North.

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Lobster pot collection guidelines

29 February 2024

Holders of commercial rock lobster pot licences and recreational rock lobster registrations are able to retrieve pots within the abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) control area from Thursday 29 February 2024 under specific conditions.

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Abalone disease community meeting

28 February 2024

South East residents seeking more information on the Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak are invited to a community meeting at the Port MacDonnell Football Club on Friday afternoon, 1 March.

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Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 13 to 26 February 2024

28 February 2024

Two new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared in Bookpurnong B and New Residence B, and the total number of outbreaks since December 2020 is now 50.

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Abalone viral ganglioneuritis detected in South Australia

24 February 2024

Abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) has been confirmed in wild abalone in waters south of Port Macdonnell, the first time the disease has been found in South Australia. Restrictions are now in place in the area.

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Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 30 January to 12 February 2024

14 February 2024

No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, and the total number of outbreaks since January remains 48. It is important to note 25 of these declared outbreaks have not had a detection in more than 12 weeks and some of these not for over…

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Appointment of South Australian Chief Veterinary Officer

12 February 2024

Dr Elise Spark has been appointed to the role of Chief Veterinary Officer for South Australia.

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SA Carp Frenzy
02 Mar, 6:30am - 3:00pm

SARDI farmer meeting – Lock
05 Mar, 9:00am - 12:00pm

SARDI farmer meeting – Rudall
05 Mar, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

SARDI farmer meeting – Cowell
06 Mar, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tanunda Show
09 Mar, 8:30am - 4:30pm

South East Field Days
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Mount Pleasant Show
16 Mar, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Keith and Tintinara Show
23 Mar, 7:00am - 11:30pm

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