Biosecurity media releases

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Date	News detail
22-May-2013	Update on the Australian bat lyssavirus case
20-May-2013	GPS used to track wild dogs
20-May-2013	Investigations continuing into Australian bat lyssavirus case
20-May-2013	Targeting limnocharis for eradication
17-May-2013	Horse confirmed with lyssavirus
13-May-2013	New information on the Hendra virus vaccine available
10-May-2013	Fire ant nests destroyed in the Lockyer
30-Apr-2013	Fire ants have no where to hide
29-Apr-2013	Suspicious snakes snared in the South East
21-Mar-2013	Bringing in the big guns against bellyache bush
14-Mar-2013	New insight into flying fox colonies
22-Feb-2013	New Hendra virus case confirmed in North Queensland
21-Feb-2013	Hendra virus quarantine lifted from property near Mackay
19-Feb-2013	Primary student spies fire ant nest in school playground
15-Feb-2013	Bovine Johne's disease: movement restrictions lifted
06-Feb-2013	Bucks For Brains
05-Feb-2013	Watch out for flood-related animal diseases
04-Feb-2013	Be prepared for taking animals home after the floods
01-Feb-2013	Floods animal welfare
23-Jan-2013	New Hendra virus case confirmed near Mackay
20-Dec-2012	Botulism cases confirmed near Longreach
17-Dec-2012	Pigeon entry restrictions into Queensland lifted
07-Dec-2012	Bovine Johne's disease update in Queensland
26-Nov-2012	Bovine Johne's disease detected at Rockhampton
23-Nov-2012	Electric ants losing power
20-Nov-2012	Pigeon entry restrictions to be lifted
20-Nov-2012	Bee on the lookout for Asian honey bees
12-Nov-2012	Residents jump into action to find fire ants in the Valley
05-Nov-2012	New Hendra virus case near Ingham
23-Oct-2012	Cattle producers offered 'Bucks for brains'
22-Oct-2012	Tagging cattle correctly
10-Oct-2012	'Bee' alert and report Asian honey bee sightings
02-Oct-2012	Fighting nature with nature
02-Oct-2012	Livestock welfare this dry season
19-Sep-2012	Fruiting trees a major Hendra virus risk
18-Sep-2012	The search is on for Pond apple on the Sunshine Coast
06-Sep-2012	New Hendra virus case in Far North Queensland
05-Sep-2012	Hendra virus quarantines lifted
04-Sep-2012	Record fine for chemical spray drift prompts warning to farmers
31-Aug-2012	More room to move for Queensland pigs
31-Aug-2012	Vigilant landowner identifies new fire ant nest in the Valley
28-Aug-2012	Public invited to have a say in flying fox survey
23-Aug-2012	You say tomato. I say, let's eat!
17-Aug-2012	Hendra virus cases profiled by flying fox scientists
16-Aug-2012	Queenslanders to have their say on managing Weeds of National Significance
09-Aug-2012	Pinpointing pests on the Peninsula
08-Aug-2012	Coastal menace on the run thanks to biosecurity efforts
07-Aug-2012	Equestrian competitors should have a biosecurity plan in their saddlebag
28-Jul-2012	Hendra virus update: Cairns incident
27-Jul-2012	Two horses euthanased on Rockhampton property
27-Jul-2012	New Hendra virus case in Cairns area
23-Jul-2012	Electric ants eradicated in Cairns
19-Jul-2012	New Hendra virus case in Rockhampton
16-Jul-2012	Important changes to National Bovine Johne's Disease Plan
13-Jul-2012	What's the buzz about Asian honey bees?
12-Jul-2012	Hendra virus quarantines lifted in Ingham and Rockhampton
06-Jul-2012	Are feral deer and rabbits on the rise in North Queensland?
28-Jun-2012	New Hendra virus case in Mackay
18-Jun-2012	Draft bellyache bush management strategy - have your say
18-Jun-2012	Gamba grass management strategy - have your say
12-Jun-2012	Sheep farmers urged to keep watch for scrapie
08-Jun-2012	Further Hendra virus information: Rockhampton and Ingham cases
08-Jun-2012	Yellow crazy ants kicked out of Cairns
05-Jun-2012	Further positive Hendra virus results in Rockhampton and Ingham
31-May-2012	Travellers can help to keep Cape York weed-free
30-May-2012	Two new Hendra virus cases confirmed
29-May-2012	Biocontrol agent to take down mistflower
25-May-2012	Exotic weed found lurking in Ross River
14-May-2012	Myrtle rust spreads to Wet Tropics
20-Apr-2012	Queensland to manage new Weeds of National Significance
18-Apr-2012	Help keep track of Queensland's livestock
16-Apr-2012	Aerial survey to help stamp out coastal menace
09-Apr-2012	Beware of ticks and tick fever
02-Apr-2012	Pair fined for mistreating three horses
27-Mar-2012	Pets and chocolate don't mix
22-Mar-2012	Biosecurity Queensland launches statewide search for papaya ringspot disease
16-Mar-2012	Look out for locusts this season
09-Mar-2012	New infestation of yellow crazy ants at Mt Peter
08-Mar-2012	Logan Village residents to look out for fire ants
06-Mar-2012	Graziers after leucaena tips need 'leuc' no further
02-Mar-2012	After the rains come weeds
28-Feb-2012	Hudson pear discovered at the Willows
20-Feb-2012	Multiple movement permit means multiple savings
16-Feb-2012	Townsville Hendra virus properties taken off quarantine
16-Feb-2012	Stop weeds taking root
13-Feb-2012	CQ landholders urged to look-out for horror weed
10-Feb-2012	Help pets stay safe during floods
08-Feb-2012	Keep watch for flood-related animal diseases
16-Jan-2012	Horse owners given opportunity to voice Hendra virus concerns
05-Jan-2012	New Hendra virus case in Townsville area
15-Dec-2011	New ordering arrangements for leucaena inoculum and tick fever vaccine
22-Nov-2011	Quick notification saves potential fire ant threat to Roma
02-Nov-2011	Kooralbyn horse deaths
17-Oct-2011	Myrtle rust sightings heat up with hot weather
15-Oct-2011	Second Hendra virus case confirmed at Beachmere property
11-Oct-2011	New Hendra virus case in Caboolture area
09-Oct-2011	Kooralbyn horses update: 9 October 2011
07-Oct-2011	Kooralbyn horses update
05-Oct-2011	Final Hendra virus property taken off quarantine
16-Sep-2011	Flying foxes and Hendra virus: your questions answered
15-Sep-2011	Temporary fishing closure in Gladstone area
24-Aug-2011	No restrictions on general horse movements on the Gold Coast
23-Aug-2011	Hendra virus case confirmed on the Gold Coast
02-Aug-2011	Quarantine lifted at two properties
26-Jul-2011	Hendra virus infection confirmed in a dog
25-Jul-2011	Hendra virus vigilance for inland horse community
24-Jul-2011	Suspect Hendra case in Chinchilla area
24-Jul-2011	Hendra virus case confirmed in Chinchilla area
22-Jul-2011	Biosecurity Queensland adds Logan result to confirmed Hendra cases
19-Jul-2011	Hendra virus community events: Hervey Bay information seminar
18-Jul-2011	Hendra virus update: 83 horses being monitored
16-Jul-2011	Hendra virus case confirmed in Boondall area
16-Jul-2011	Hendra virus case confirmed in Hervey Bay
15-Jul-2011	Hendra virus update - Far North Queensland
13-Jul-2011	Hendra virus update: work on Kuranda property continues
12-Jul-2011	Hendra virus infection confirmed near Cairns
11-Jul-2011	Hendra virus results negative at Park Ridge
11-Jul-2011	Hendra virus information sessions for horse owners
08-Jul-2011	No restrictions on general horse movement
08-Jul-2011	Biosecurity Queensland announces Park Ridge information session
07-Jul-2011	Hendra update: more information sessions for horse owners
06-Jul-2011	Biosecurity Queensland quarantines Park Ridge properties
05-Jul-2011	Update: Hendra virus infection confirmed at Park Ridge
05-Jul-2011	Hendra virus case suspected at Park Ridge
04-Jul-2011	Another confirmed horse with Hendra virus at Mt Alford
03-Jul-2011	Biosecurity Queensland reminds horse owners and vets of Hendra danger
02-Jul-2011	Biosecurity Queensland confirms second Hendra case in South East Queensland
01-Jul-2011	Hendra virus horse tests - first round results negative

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