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Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 10–23 October 2023
23 October 2023One new Queensland fruit fly outbreak has been declared called Glossop B, and no outbreak area boundaries were extended in the Riverland from 10–23 October 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 10–23 October 2023Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 26 September–9 October 2023
10 October 2023No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, and the total number of outbreaks remains at 44.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 26 September–9 October 2023Travellers urged to not let fruit fly hitch a ride
27 September 2023A new advertising campaign aimed at travellers is now on air, digital screens and in print to highlight the dangers of bringing fruit and vegetables into the Riverland and South Australia.
Read more on Travellers urged to not let fruit fly hitch a rideQueensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 12–25 September 2023
25 September 2023Although no new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks have been declared, there is an outbreak area boundary extension in Barmera.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 12–25 September 2023Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 29 August–11 September 2023
11 September 2023A new Queensland fruit fly outbreak was declared, and one outbreak area boundary has been extended in the Riverland from 29 August – 11 September 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 29 August–11 September 2023Port Augusta's fruit fly facility boosting the fight against fruit fly
6 September 2023The fight against fruit fly is set to be boosted with the opening of the $3 million expansion of the world leading National Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) facility at Port Augusta.
Read more on Port Augusta's fruit fly facility boosting the fight against fruit flyQueensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 15 August–28 August 2023
28 August 2023No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks or outbreak boundary extensions have been declared in the Riverland from 15 to 28 August 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak fortnightly summary: 15 August–28 August 2023Fruit fly meetings with Riverland growers
23 August 2023Riverland growers are invited to meet with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) in the last week of August for an update on the Riverland fruit fly response and to ask questions, raise queries and share their thoughts.
Read more on Fruit fly meetings with Riverland growersQueensland fruit fly outbreak summary 1–14 August 2023
16 August 2023No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks or boundary extensions have been declared in the Riverland from 1 to 14 August 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 1–14 August 2023Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 18–31 July 2023
2 August 2023No new Queensland fruit fly outbreaks or boundary extensions have been declared in the Riverland from 18 to 31 July 2023.
Read more on Queensland fruit fly outbreak summary 18–31 July 2023Upcoming events
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