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Biosecurity experts urge review of fire ant program as invasive pest found in Central Queensland

2025-07-15 22 Dailymotion

Biosecurity experts are calling for a review of the fire ant program following the discovery of the invasive pest for the first time in Central Queensland. The ants were found last week at the Broadmeadow coal mine, southwest of Mackay. Head of the Invasive Species Council Jack Gough wants the government to do more to stop the spread of the ants.