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            <title>Don't come the raw prawn, stick to the limit</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Fishers are reminded to respect legal possession limits following recent reports of recreational fishers targeting prawns with cast nets in the waters adjacent to Woodgate Beach.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>22 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Update on the Australian bat lyssavirus case</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Chief veterinary officers from across Australia met yesterday to discuss the Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) case on the Southern Downs in Queensland.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>22 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Investigations continuing into Australian bat lyssavirus case</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biosecurity Queensland is continuing its investigation after a horse tested positive to Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) infection in the Southern Downs.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>20 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>GPS used to track wild dogs</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[GPS trackers are being fitted to wild dogs in peri-urban areas to gain a better understanding of their habits and their movements so that the community can develop better control strategies.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>20 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Targeting limnocharis for eradication</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biosecurity Queensland officers will be seeking out the exotic weed Limnocharis this month as they work towards removing every last plant in Australia.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>20 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Is your mud crab running on empty?</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Those who have eaten the succulent flesh of a full mud crab know what an enjoyable dining experience it can be. However, some unlucky diners have experienced disappointment upon discovering their prize crab is not full of flesh.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>20 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Horse confirmed with lyssavirus</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biosecurity Queensland is quarantining a property on the Southern Downs after a horse tested positive to Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV).]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>17 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>DAFF gears up for a bumper FNQ Field Day</title>
            <link>http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/30_22649.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A wealth of information for the Far North's primary producers will be available at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's upcoming FNQ Field Days.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>16 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Brisbane man nets big fine</title>
            <link>http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/30_22644.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A Brisbane man has been convicted and fined $26,850 for multiple fisheries and marine offences. ]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>14 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>New information on the Hendra virus vaccine available </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biosecurity Queensland is urging horse owners to be aware of new advice regarding the Hendra virus vaccine.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>13 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Fire ant nests destroyed in the Lockyer </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Biosecurity Queensland has destroyed fire ant nests at four properties within the restricted area in the Lockyer Valley.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>10 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Fishers' handling tips protect aquatic animals</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Commercial fishers are sharing their knowledge on safe handling of aquatic animals to reduce injury to animals and fishers through an educational YouTube video series.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>08 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Dispose of fishing gear in bins to protect seabirds</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Recreational fishers are being encouraged to responsibly dispose of unwanted fishing gear to protect seabirds from serious injury.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>07 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Avocado problems solved thanks to new field guide  </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Queensland's avocado industry has stepped-up its fight against pests and diseases with the introduction of the Avocado Problem Solver Field Guide, a comprehensive tool for combating avocado issues. ]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>07 May, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Fire ants have no where to hide</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Starting tomorrow (1 May 2013), Biosecurity Queensland will resume its annual fire ant remote sensing flights with two helicopters fitted with highly-specialised cameras.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>30 April, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Suspicious snakes snared in the South East</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Two exotic snake species, one of which was likely an illegal pet, have been seized by Biosecurity Queensland and quarantine authorities in the past month following tip-offs from the community.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>29 April, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Gold Coast training for safe whale season</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Gold Coast's Marine Animal Release Teams (MART) are getting ready to help more than 16 000 whales have a safe migration season this year.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>23 April, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Farmers to keep a &quot;weather&quot; eye on local conditions</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Primary producers are invited to be &acute;meteorology eyes and ears on-the-ground&acute; providing information about seasonal conditions as part of a survey being undertaken across Queensland.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>27 March, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Patrols hop to it this Easter</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[If you're planning on spending the Easter long weekend at your favourite fishing spot, remember to check the rules and fish responsibly.]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>27 March, 2013</pubDate>
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            <title>Field day showcases successful coastal growers solution</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Interim research findings from farm trials into the use of fertilisers to maximise crop profitability and productivity were show-cased to more than 100 Wide Bay primary producers attending a recent field day. ]]></description>
            
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            <pubDate>26 March, 2013</pubDate>
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