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‘I’m in hell’: How rising heat is amplifying India’s social divides

As intensifying temperatures make work more dangerous, many families ask how they will survive the ‘unbearable’ weather.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

New varroa mite detections around Taree, NSW linked to illegal movement of beehives

There have been new detections of the deadly varroa mite in beehives at two locations near Taree, linked to the illegal movement of beehives.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

Varroa mite found in the Hunter again

The cases bring the total number of infected premises to 114.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023

New Varroa mite detections in Hunter, Central Coast bee hives

Two new Varroa mite detections have been uncovered in the Hunter and on the Central Coast, as NSW Department of Primary Industries field officers continue hive inspections across the state.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2022

Lochinvar varroa mite cases expand red zone for second time in a week

The mite was discovered in a hive at a property near Cessnock

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022

Feral honey bees to be poisoned in NSW varroa mite hotspots to prevent spread of parasite

The NSW government will target feral bee colonies in a red zone in the Hunter Valley from next week, using the insecticide fipronil at baiting stations.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

NSW closes border to Victorian beehives following detection of braula fly in illegal hive movement

A border closure is preventing all beehives from being allowed to enter New South Wales from Victoria, after the braula fly was found on two new properties.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

NSW beekeepers 'at war' as hives destroyed

NSW beekeepers "are at war" for the rest of Australia, destroying their hives in a high stakes bid to eliminate the deadly varroa mite before it spreads.

AAP · Aug 24, 2022

DPI 'confident' about varroa eradication as last infected hives euthanised in Hunter

"At this stage we are confident the mite is quite limited."

Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2022

NSW beehives to be destroyed over mites

Beehives around NSW will be destroyed whether they're infested with varroa mites or not, as the state response moves into "the euthanasia and disposal phase".

AAP · Aug 20, 2022