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Petition gathering steam to stop bee euthanasia in varroa mite fight

Hunter News 20 October 2022

A Central Coast beekeeper has gathered more than 25,000 signatures behind a petition to stop the State Government euthanising bees as part of the response to the Hunter's varroa mite outbreak.

Hunter beekeepers hopeful after $18 million compensation package announced

Hunter News 11 July 2022

Hunter beekeepers are optimistic a new compensation package will keep the industry alive as New South Wales grapples with the varroa mite crisis.

Newcastle varroa mite outbreak highlights national biosecurity concerns, farmers say

Hunter News 6 July 2022

The varroa mite outbreak at the Port of Newcastle has sparked concern, Australia's biosecurity systems aren't up to scratch.

Hunter beekeepers heartbroken amid emergency eradication order

Hunter News 27 June 2022

Hunter beekeepers are facing a tough future, after a deadly parasite detected at the Port of Newcastle has led to emergency orders across the state.