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Yamba prawn farmers eradicate stock as white spot disease is detected on NSW's north coast

The Australian Prawn Association is frustrated the federal government has not blocked the importation of prawns from countries where white spot disease is endemic.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

Christmas can still be done on a budget with cherries, mangoes, prawns on the menu

Despite tighter budgets for many, there is still plenty of fresh produce that will be relatively affordable for Christmas. Cherries are starting to arrive and stone fruit is looking good, but seafood lovers should put their order in soon.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Highly contagious white spot disease detected at prawn farm in NSW for first time

The highly contagious disease has been found on a prawn farm near Yamba and tracing is underway to determine the source of the white spot.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022