Authorities on Alert After New Fire Ant Nest Discovered in NSW

'A biosecurity emergency': Why fire ants in NSW pose a national threat

Some experts warn that the spread of fire ants across Australia could pose serious threats to the environment, economy — and even human lives.

Authorities on alert after new fire ant nest discovered in NSW

The discovery of a fire ant nest at Tweed Heads on the NSW far north coast has prompted a quick response from authorities.

'National emergency': Another fire ant nest found in NSW

There are calls for more action after a nest of the potentially deadly invasive pests was found in the sta...

New fire ant failure detected: NSW Farmers Association I Australian Rural & Regional News

NSW Farmers Association, Media Release, 3 July 2025 Farmers are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads this week. File photo On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature Red Imported Fire Ant nest was detected on a property in NSW, where it was later destroyed by authorities. NSW Farmers’ Biosecurity Committee Chair Tony Hegarty said the repeated detections of fire…

Fire Ants Confirmed and Eradicated at Tweed Heads Site

Fire Ants Confirmed and Eradicated at Tweed Heads Site NSW Government Responds Swiftly to Fire Ant Threat in Northern Rivers An immature fire ant nest has been confirmed and eradicated in Tweed Heads, with swift action by the NSW Government and biosecurity teams. This critical response is part of broader efforts to protect the Northern Rivers region from invasive fire ant threats. The detection and destruction of the non-reproductive nest follow…