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Australian almond harvest in jeopardy as ‘Covid for bees’ strikes apiaries

Discovery of varroa mite at Newcastle port has led to NSW beehives being locked down with a potentially ‘devastating effect’ on crops

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2022

NSW bee industry prepares for ‘devastation’ following new parasite arrival

Honey producers say a bee lockdown in New South Wales to contain the spread of a destructive parasite will be “devastating” for their small businesses.

The New Daily · Jun 27, 2022

Dover Medical Centre in Huon Valley to lose permanent doctor in widespread GP shortage

A town in southern Tasmania could be without a permanent doctor by the end of the year in the midst of a widespread GP shortage.

ABC News · Jun 17, 2022