The Northern Rivers Times Edition 177

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Edition 177 November 30, 2023

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NSW DPI Project Officer Invasive Invertebrates Pauline Lenancker and National Fire Ant Eradication Program Direct Nest Injection Technician Jarred Nielsen treat one of the fire ant nests found in South Murwillumbah. By Sarah Waters Red imported fire ants have been found in South Murwillumbah after months of widespread concern the invasive species would cross the NSW/QLD border for the first time since they were discovered at a Brisbane port in 2001. The NSW Department of

Primary Industries (DPI) confirmed the detection of three red imported fire ant nests last Saturday. The fire ant infestation was detected on a vacant block, owned by Tweed Shire Council, in the new industrial estate at Quarry Road, South Murwillumbah. Within hours of the site being discovered, inspectors

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from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program and NSW DPI, were on the ground working to chemically eradicate the infestation. Detection dogs were used to determine the extent of the infestation and neighbouring properties were also searched. An emergency biosecurity order has been put in place by

the NSW DPI across a radius of five kilometres from the site in South Murwillumbah. All businesses and residents within that radius are restricted in how they can move potential fire ant carrier materials, including mulch, woodchips, compost, sand, gravel, soil, hay and other baled products. Tweed Shire Council Mayor

Chris Cherry said it was fortunate the infestation was on land owned by council, so eradication measures and follow-up controls could be carried out immediately. “We will do everything we can to control the pest,” Ms Cherry said. “Council’s pest management officers were also onsite assisting the as

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required, with eradication treatment undertaken,” she said. The detection in NSW triggered the National Fire Ant Eradication Program response which is part of the $600 million eradication plan developed by the Australian governments. Minister for Agriculture continued page 2

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Grey Water Gardening: A Sustainable Approach to Plant Nourishment

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Masport 486 3’n1 Petrol Lawn Mower Review

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It’s All In Your Mind and Hypnotherapy Can Help

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Learn First Aid and Save a Life This Summer

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New technology, ‘Invasion-Block’, targets melanoma spread

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Morgan Poll on Federal voting Will a new Aged Care Act deliver?

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In home care & support, including specialised Nursing care

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page 43

RACGP welcomes opioid dependence medicine decision

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CONDENSED COCONUT PASSIONFRUIT SLICE

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EASY CURRIED PRAWNS

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ONE-PAN TERIYAKI BEEF AND RICE

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2024 Toyota Camry Unveiled: Embracing Hybrid Power Across the Board

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Exploring the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: A Fresh Perspective and Review

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Hyundai’s High-Performance Sonata N Line: Maxed Out but Not Track-Ready for Speed Junkies

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Australia’s Housing Market Disconnect: $300K+ Incomes Needed for Affordable Homes

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Three Northern Rivers Multi-Day Hikes

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45th AGM of the NSW Sugar Milling Co-Operative

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A sweet outcome for the citrus industry

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Backing food product claims with evidence

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Australia’s Top Macadamia Growers Honoured in Awards of Excellence

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OzFish to host free angler event at Ballina Surf Club

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Home Shows

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“Journey to Bethlehem” Unfolds: A Cinematic Odyssey Through Faith and Tradition

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BEST ON THE BOX

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page 27

RECENT CATTLE MARKET REPORTS

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pages 24-26

Eastern Freshwater Cod given a lifeline in the Clarence River

6min
pages 21-23

Funding disparity disadvantages rural residents

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pages 19-20

Tweed Shire Council Unveils Visionary Plan to Elevate Region as Premier Sustainable Tourism Destination

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Council delivers on community recovery challenge

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page 18

Maria Heaton’s Annual Art Exhibition and Sale

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Resilient Kids launched to support Northern post-foods

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ADOPT-A-FAMILY

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Lasting Social and Physical Impact

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pages 14-15

Dart on target for Masters World Cup

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pages 12-13

Sparring with a welterweight champion Rugby grounds transformed for Pasifka celebration

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pages 10-11

Local club to reopen after food damage.

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Purple tsunami to help domestic victims

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Join Our British Isles Small Ship Cruise

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How trying to dodge a traffic fine could land you in jail

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Local indigenous man gets real about the trials and challenges of parenthood

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About to do his final crumb

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Authorities scramble to eradicate Red Imported Fire Ants in Murwillumbah

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