The Latest Breaking News from Invasive Species Council

'Devastation' fears as bird flu found in four sea lions

A deadly virus has been found in islands that are among a state's most significant sea lion breeding grounds, sparking fears of a species-level threat.

AAP · Sep 21

New round of culling after brumby population explodes

Brumby numbers have rebounded despite efforts to cull the feral horses from a famous alpine national park, coinciding with a break in aerial shooting efforts.

AAP · May 21

Global super pest latest ex-cyclone flooding threat

Fire ants have emerged as the latest floodwater threat in the wake of an ex-cyclone with the super pest spotted "rafting" and floating around a rain-hit region.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

Fire ants could be spreading on Australian military bases due to ‘massive surveillance failure’, experts say

Exclusive: Invasive Species Council demands audit of all defence sites after red imported fire ants detected at Swartz Barracks outside Queensland containment zone

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Fire ants form rafts to survive Queensland flood waters as experts warn of surge

Invasive Species Council says rare rafting behaviour seen on cane farms south of Brisbane

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024

‘Keep your cat indoors’: why conservationists are pushing for pet containment in Australia

Around 71% of domestic cats are able to roam – killing an estimated 323m native animals each year. Conservation groups want nationwide measures to protect wildlife

The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023

Feral animals and weeds a priority for key regional independents ahead of NSW election

The Invasive Species Council warns of an impending biosecurity "disaster" due a lack of frontline staff, drawing the support of regional independents and crossbenchers who may hold the balance of power after the NSW election.

ABC News · Mar 19, 2023

Storm damage in regional Victoria; Shooters party to refer NSW premier Dominic Perrottet to police over Nazi uniform – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2023

Why will deer be shot from helicopters in a Tasmanian national park? Here is what you need to know

Deer numbers in Tasmania are soaring. A new trial will see specialist sharp shooters taking to the sky in helicopters next year to cull feral deer in Tasmania's world heritage wilderness areas. But how will it work?

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

I am no fan of agricultural chemicals but without them food would cost much more

There is a debate to be had about the use of chemicals on Australian farms but it needs to begin with a question: are we willing to pay more for fresh produce?

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2022