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Counting the doe; feral deer could cost Victoria over $2 billion

10 June, 2022

A new report from Frontier Economics warns that not controlling the impacts of feral deer in Victoria could cost the community $2.2 billion.

Townsville Yellow Crazy Ant Community Taskforce Coordinator Bev Job conducting baited surveys feature image. Photo by: Invasive Species Council.

How we won $24.8 million for yellow crazy ant eradication

30 May, 2022

Yellow crazy ants are one of the world’s worst invasive species. The federal election result could close the door on the invasive ants in northern Queensland.

Invasive species federal election feature image.

What the election result means for the #1 threat to Australia’s environment

30 May, 2022

The 2022 federal election has been labelled a “greenslide”, with Australians turning out to vote for action on climate change and the environment.

Yellow crazy ants (YCA) attracted to bait in Townsville feature image.

Fact Sheet: Yellow Crazy Ants in Australia, May 2022

13 May, 2022

The Invasive Species Council’s fact sheet one of the world’s worst invasive alien species, yellow crazy ants. May 2022.

A yellow crazy ant supercolony in Far North Queensland. Photo: Frank Teodo

Labor Townsville ant eradication commitment a potential game changer

13 May, 2022

Today’s announcement by Labor to dedicate $24.8 million to tackle yellow crazy ant infestations in Cairns and Townsville regions if it wins the next federal election would bring much needed relief to northern Queensland from this destructive invasive pest.

Coalition Cairns crazy ant funding welcome, but future remains uncertain

12 May, 2022

The Coalition’s announcement of $3 million for the next 12 months of the yellow crazy eradication program is welcome, as federal funding for the program will run out in June.

The impact of roaming cats

5 May, 2022

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and pet cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

National threat abatement system barely functioning as Australia faces an avalanche of extinctions

26 April, 2022

Five national conservation groups launched a report called Averting Extinctions.

Averting extinctions: The case for strengthening Australia’s threat abatement system

20 April, 2022

Australia was once a country where you could walk out at night and it was alive with wildlife scurrying and scrapping, digging and dashing. Australia’s nights are too quiet now.

The biggest thing on our election wishlist

8 March, 2022

There’s a federal election slated for May this year, and we have one word at the top of our priority list.

5 priorities for the next Australian Government

8 March, 2022

Our election guide to what needs to be done to tackle the #1 threat to our environment.

Fighting plagues and predators: Australia’s path towards a pest and weed-free future

7 February, 2022

A new report developed by the CSIRO and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions details how and why invasive species are the major threat to Australia’s threatened species — currently ahead of habitat destruction and climate change.

C-Western yellowjacket-Photo Judy Gallagher

Watch out for new insect invaders over summer

5 January, 2022

If you are out and about over summer try observing and identifying insects. It’s fun and you could even end up discovering a dangerous new pest insect!

Prevention and early action: Yellow crazy ants

5 January, 2022

One of the world’s worst invasive species, the yellow crazy ant, is a growing problem in and around Townsville.

Exposed: Pet ant trade a dangerous and costly hazard

26 August, 2021

An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.

Counting the doe; feral deer could cost Victoria over $2 billion

10 June, 2022

A new report from Frontier Economics warns that not controlling the impacts of feral deer in Victoria could cost the community $2.2 billion.

How we won $24.8 million for yellow crazy ant eradication

30 May, 2022

Yellow crazy ants are one of the world’s worst invasive species. The federal election result could close the door on the invasive ants in northern Queensland.

What the election result means for the #1 threat to Australia’s environment

30 May, 2022

The 2022 federal election has been labelled a “greenslide”, with Australians turning out to vote for action on climate change and the environment.

Fact Sheet: Yellow Crazy Ants in Australia, May 2022

13 May, 2022

The Invasive Species Council’s fact sheet one of the world’s worst invasive alien species, yellow crazy ants. May 2022.

Labor Townsville ant eradication commitment a potential game changer

13 May, 2022

Coalition Cairns crazy ant funding welcome, but future remains uncertain

12 May, 2022

The Coalition’s announcement of $3 million for the next 12 months of the yellow crazy eradication program is welcome, as federal funding for the program will run out in June.

The impact of roaming cats

5 May, 2022

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and pet cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

National threat abatement system barely functioning as Australia faces an avalanche of extinctions

26 April, 2022

Five national conservation groups launched a report called Averting Extinctions.

Averting extinctions: The case for strengthening Australia’s threat abatement system

20 April, 2022

Australia was once a country where you could walk out at night and it was alive with wildlife scurrying and scrapping, digging and dashing. Australia’s nights are too quiet now.

The biggest thing on our election wishlist

8 March, 2022

There’s a federal election slated for May this year, and we have one word at the top of our priority list.

5 priorities for the next Australian Government

8 March, 2022

Our election guide to what needs to be done to tackle the #1 threat to our environment.

Fighting plagues and predators: Australia’s path towards a pest and weed-free future

7 February, 2022

Watch out for new insect invaders over summer

5 January, 2022

If you are out and about over summer try observing and identifying insects. It’s fun and you could even end up discovering a dangerous new pest insect!

Prevention and early action: Yellow crazy ants

5 January, 2022

One of the world’s worst invasive species, the yellow crazy ant, is a growing problem in and around Townsville.

Exposed: Pet ant trade a dangerous and costly hazard

26 August, 2021

An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.

Counting the doe; feral deer could cost Victoria over $2 billion

10 June, 2022

A new report from Frontier Economics warns that not controlling the impacts of feral deer in Victoria could cost the community $2.2 billion.

How we won $24.8 million for yellow crazy ant eradication

30 May, 2022

Yellow crazy ants are one of the world’s worst invasive species. The federal election result could close the door on the invasive ants in northern Queensland.

What the election result means for the #1 threat to Australia’s environment

30 May, 2022

The 2022 federal election has been labelled a “greenslide”, with Australians turning out to vote for action on climate change and the environment.

Fact Sheet: Yellow Crazy Ants in Australia, May 2022

13 May, 2022

The Invasive Species Council’s fact sheet one of the world’s worst invasive alien species, yellow crazy ants. May 2022.

Labor Townsville ant eradication commitment a potential game changer

13 May, 2022

Coalition Cairns crazy ant funding welcome, but future remains uncertain

12 May, 2022

The Coalition’s announcement of $3 million for the next 12 months of the yellow crazy eradication program is welcome, as federal funding for the program will run out in June.

The impact of roaming cats

5 May, 2022

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and pet cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

National threat abatement system barely functioning as Australia faces an avalanche of extinctions

26 April, 2022

Five national conservation groups launched a report called Averting Extinctions.

Averting extinctions: The case for strengthening Australia’s threat abatement system

20 April, 2022

Australia was once a country where you could walk out at night and it was alive with wildlife scurrying and scrapping, digging and dashing. Australia’s nights are too quiet now.

The biggest thing on our election wishlist

8 March, 2022

There’s a federal election slated for May this year, and we have one word at the top of our priority list.

5 priorities for the next Australian Government

8 March, 2022

Our election guide to what needs to be done to tackle the #1 threat to our environment.

Fighting plagues and predators: Australia’s path towards a pest and weed-free future

7 February, 2022

Watch out for new insect invaders over summer

5 January, 2022

If you are out and about over summer try observing and identifying insects. It’s fun and you could even end up discovering a dangerous new pest insect!

Prevention and early action: Yellow crazy ants

5 January, 2022

One of the world’s worst invasive species, the yellow crazy ant, is a growing problem in and around Townsville.

Exposed: Pet ant trade a dangerous and costly hazard

26 August, 2021

An investigation into the online sale of ants has revealed a disturbing global trade that offers up some of the world’s most dangerous ants as pets.

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