News - Biosecurity

Biosecurity awareness to restrict the spread of AVG

10 April 2024

Fishers in South Australia's south eastern waters are being encouraged to observe good biosecurity practices over the school holidays to restrict the spread of abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG).

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Next steps for SA's sheep and goat eID traceability system

4 April 2024

Vital next steps for South Australia's implementation of an electronic identification (eID) traceability system for sheep and farmed goats have now been released.

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Easing of fishing restrictions in the South East as AVG response moves to management

28 March 2024

Fishing restrictions in South East waters established to help control the abalone viral ganglioneuritis (AVG) outbreak have been eased, with ongoing conditions, today Thursday 28 March.

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$17.1 million towards national fight against fire ants

20 March 2024

The State Government has committed an additional $17.1 million to the National Fire Ant Eradication Program to help intensify the fight against one of the world's most invasive pests.

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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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