Feral sambar deer likely brought to SA for hunting purposes
By Amelia Walters and Laura Collins

One of Australia's largest feral deer species was spotted in SA's Riverland for the first time earlier this month. While its existence is being investigated, the Invasive Species Council says it was likely transported across state lines for hunting purposes.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-13/sambar-deer-spotted-riverland-south-australia/106780434

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Farmers worry 70km dingo fence 'not enough' to protect sheep
By Angus Verley and Warwick Long

Farmers in Victoria’s north-west say a new dingo exclusion fence will only push the problem of livestock predation onto their neighbours.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-06-13/70km-dingo-exclusion-fence-big-desert-farmers-still-concerned/106784428

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Beekeepers call for access to new biopesticide to target varroa mite
By Shannon Pearce and Amelia Walters

A new biopesticide could help battle growing resistance to varroa mite treatments in Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-10/beekeepers-call-for-investment-in-varroa-mite-treatment-norroa/106779554

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Plague locusts a 'ticking time bomb' for Victorian farmers
By Justine Longmore and Angus Verley

Plague locusts have moved into north-west Victoria, with numbers reaching their highest levels in 15 years.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2026-06-09/locust-numbers-in-north-west-victoria-highest-in-15-years/106763236

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