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Sustainability to re-bloom as Urban Hum Tiny Forest grows

Community Rebecca Riddle - September 19, 2023

A year after the devastation of the Varroa Mite outbreak, a Cardiff Heights eco-warrior duo is seeking help to launch Urban Hum Tiny Forest.

New infested premises close to Newcastle eradication zone

News Nicole Somerville - December 20, 2022

A new detection of Varroa mite at Vacy, close to the edge of the Newcastle eradication zone, has been confirmed.

Local beekeepers critical of Varroa mite cull

Food & Wine Rebecca Riddle - November 2, 2022

Owners of the Hunter region's only mead manufacturer say the rollout of the euthanasia of bees following the Varroa mite outbreak is flawed

Next phase in Varroa mite response to start in Hunter

News Rod Thompson - October 3, 2022

The next stage in the fight to keep NSW Varroa mite free starts this week in the Hunter.

Varroa mite euthanasia phase focuses on Newcastle, Port Stephens

News Rod Thompson - August 21, 2022

The Varroa mite eradication focus is now moving into the euthanasia and disposal phase of the response, taking in the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Central Coast regions.

Special permit to move bees in flood warning areas

News Rod Thompson - August 9, 2022

Beekeepers in flood warning areas across the state will be allowed to move their hives to higher ground under a special group permit.

Nine new Varroa mite detections in Newcastle area

News Rod Thompson - August 5, 2022

Nine new detections of Varroa mite have been confirmed in the Newcastle area, bringing the total number of infested premises to 73.

Special permit extended for flood-impacted beekeepers

News Rod Thompson - July 10, 2022

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) has issued a seven-day extension, to permit the movement of honeybee hives to higher grounds, as a result of the recent extensive flooding.

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