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NSW suspends hay shipments from SE Qld over fire ant infestation fears

Photo: National Fire Ant Eradication Program NSW has banned hay from south-east Queensland for a month over fears of fire ant infestation due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The NSW Government says that a group biosecurity emergency permit that allows for hay shipments from infested zones in south-east Qld have been temporarily suspended. Agriculture Minister Tara…

TC Kirrily

Queensland, northern NSW services gear up as Alfred’s predicted arrival

JANUARY 2024 …. A SES volunteer cleans up after category 2 Tropical Cyclone Kirrily made landfall near Townsville. Photo: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Queensland and New South Wales preparations for Tropical Cyclone Alfred are in full swing ahead of its expected landfall near Brisbane by early Friday morning. The Queensland Government says shops, warehouses…