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9 Apr 2024

Highlights of ADW 2024

The hybrid Annual Diagnostics Workshop 2024 (ADW 2024) took place at the Twin Towns Conference and Events Centre at Tweed Heads, NSW from 19 – 20 March 2024, addressing the theme ‘The challenges of unculturables and their vectors’. Through presentation sessions, a panel discussion, and workshops, the program brought diagnosticians and members of the NPBDN […]

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25 Mar 2024

Webinar | Watermelon Chlorotic Stunt Virus: What you should know

Join the Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) for the webinar/discussion “Watermelon Chlorotic Stunt Virus: What You Should Know” to learn about this virus, how it may impact cucurbit production in the United States, and more! Date: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Time: 5.30am – 6.30am (AEST) Register now (required): Watermelon chlorotic stunt virus (WmCSV) […]

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15 Feb 2024

Collections take centre stage for symposium on biodiversity data

Last October Australia hosted the Governing Board Meeting of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, bringing international delegates from across the biological collections, biodiversity science and e-Research domains to Canberra to further develop a global strategy to better share fundamental biodiversity data.   A one-day symposium was included in the program, bringing together international and Australian […]

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15 Feb 2024

Biosecurity on show for Vice Regal visit to NSW regions

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) Orange Agricultural Institute was granted a unique opportunity last August when the office of the NSW Governor, her excellency the honourable Margaret Beazley requested a tour.    The itinerary included presentations and discussion with senior research scientists Dr Andrew McConnachie and Dr Peter Fleming, from Invasive Species Biosecurity, […]

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14 Feb 2024

Career spotlight – Tracey Steinrucken

This month the career profile will be on NPBDN member Tracey Steinrucken, a Plant Pathology Research Scientist (PIC) at CSIRO in Brisbane. How did you find yourself on this career path? I’ve always been interested in plants, and having been born in South Africa, I was initially drawn into biocontrol of weeds using plant pathogens […]

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12 Feb 2024

Register to attend the PBRI Symposium | 8 – 9 May 2024

The biennial Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Symposium will be held 8 – 9 May 2024 at the Cairns Convention Centre, Cairns, Queensland.   The PBRI contributes to a nationally coordinated science-based system that protects the biosecurity all of Australia’s plant industries and the environment. By partnering with Australia’s plant Research and Development Corporations (RDCs), industry, as well as state […]

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12 Feb 2024

Calling all students | The PBRI Plant Health Student Network

The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) Plant Health Student Network was established in September 2022. Since its inception, the Student Network has attracted over 250 students globally and has delivered online meetings that focus on student-identified needs. Meeting topics have included career journeys, the value of science communication, writing tips/tricks and provide perspectives from a diverse […]

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12 Feb 2024

ADW 2024 – shoulder workshops

Three shoulder workshops will be held before the commencement of the Annual Diagnostic Workshop (ADW) 2024 on Tuesday, 19 March 2024. These workshops will be run concurrently from 9.00am – 11.00am (AEST), details as follows:     Workshop 1 – The fundamentals of the Australian Plant Pest Database (APPD). Date: Tuesday, 19 March 2024  Format: […]

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Keeping an eye on pests and how to report a suspect pest

Any unusual plant pest, disease or weed should be reported.

Reporting hotlines operate in both Australia and New Zealand (numbers shown below).

Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881
New Zealand Pest and Disease Hotline 1800 084 881

Pests can also be reported using apps, such as MyPestGuide® for Australia, that allow you to submit a photo of the pest or symptoms.

Every report is taken seriously and handled confidentially. Management of calls varies in different areas, but to the same end.

MyPestGuide®

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