Latest news
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29 September 2025
The mental exhaustion of living with fire ants
The harsh consequences of living with fire ants is now a reality for many south east Queensland residents.
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26 September 2025
Independent review to ensure strong governance in fire ant fight
A scheduled, independent end-of-tranche review is underway for the National Fire Ant Eradication Program.
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18 September 2025
Discover fire ants these school holidays
This spring school holidays, there’s fun for the whole family at Sunshine Coast libraries.
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16 September 2025
Fire ant bite inflicts lifelong EpiPen reliance
For Subha and Alina, fire ants were just an occasional annoyance – until a frightening encounter turned their world upside down, leaving Subha reliant on an EpiPen.
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10 September 2025
Don't let fire ants spoil your springtime fun
Together, we can protect our properties and outdoor spaces from fire ants and keep them safe and enjoyable this spring – and beyond.
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03 September 2025
The dangerous health threat hiding in your garden
Wayne and Cathy always thought their garden was a peaceful retreat. But one afternoon, what should have been a simple gardening task turned into a terrifying reminder of fire ants' deadly impact.
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25 August 2025
Fire ant treatment update for organic properties
Important update about treatment approach for managing fire ants on organic properties.
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21 August 2025
Fire ant biosecurity zone changes August 2025
View the latest fire ant biosecurity zones for August. Check the map for the latest changes and remember to stay vigilant to prevent the spread of this invasive pest.
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07 August 2025
Visit us at the Ekka
Are you attending the Ekka? Come visit us and learn how to spot fire ants and understand their dangers.
Archive
Each month, we'll share the latest on fire ant eradication work. Catch up with previous issues here.