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WA Beekeepers Step Up to Support South Australia's Almond Pollination Crisis
Perth, 25 July 2025  Western Australia’s beekeeping industry has responded swiftly to an urgent call for help from South Australian...
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Jul 262 min read
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World Bee Day 2025 – A Message from BICWA
20 May 2025 On this World Bee Day, we join the Asian Apicultural Association (AAA) and pollinator advocates across the globe in...
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May 202 min read
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BICWA calls for urgent Government action to secure WA’s Beekeeping future ahead of State Election
Perth, 24 FEB 2025 BICWA Chair, Melanie Tolich, outlines key election asks for the WA Beekeeping Industry ahead of the 8 March State...
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Feb 242 min read
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Extra surveillance to test for exotic bee virus
DPIRD, Media release 4 FEB 2025 The Department of Primary industries and Regional Development has confirmed the presence of an exotic bee...
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Feb 42 min read
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BICWA secures $500,000 grant to build resilience in WA’s Beekeeping Industry
DATE: 23 Jan 2025 The Bee Industry Council of Western Australia (BICWA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $500,000 under the...
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Jan 232 min read
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T2M December 2024
AHBIC Industry update - 65 17 December 2024 Code of Practice & Biosecurity Manual All state peak bodies and jurisdictions have to date...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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2nd Varroa Mite Detection Confirmed in Victoria
AHBIC Industry Update 63 1 Nov 2024 Agriculture Victoria has confirmed a second detection of Varroa mite at Hattah, Victoria. The...
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Nov 4, 20242 min read
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BUZZ Alert
Protect your bees and keep WA Varroa-free DPIRD, 16 September 2024 Western Australia’s healthy bees and pristine forests yield some of...
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Sep 16, 20242 min read
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Varroa Mite Detection Confirmed in Victoria
AHBIC Industry Update - 62 15. August 2024 Varroa mites have been confirmed within Victoria. As a result of routine strip and mat...
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Aug 15, 20242 min read
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How do you like your honey?
Complete the survey and help Aussie beekeepers! We'd love your help in completing a 10-12 minute survey on consumer honey knowledge and...
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Jul 30, 20242 min read
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Federal traceability grant success for Bee Industry Council of WA
BICWA Media Statement 20 June 2024 The Bee Industry Council of WA (BICWA) has secured vital funding for WA beehive traceability in round...
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Jun 20, 20242 min read
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FUTURE LOOKS SWEET FOR WA HONEY
UWA Media Statement 14 June 2024 Dr Khairul Islam presenting at the 17th AAA Conference in Perth, 12 June 2024 Researchers from The...
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Jun 19, 20242 min read
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Murray Street Mall to be a hive of activity on World Bee Day
Media Release DPIRD 16 May 2024 Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) officers and local beekeepers will head...
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May 18, 20242 min read
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Red Dwarf Honey Bee Response Update #6
DPIRD Situation update - 6 May 2024 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is leading the Red dwarf honey...
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May 13, 20243 min read
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Varroa resources launched
AgriFutures, 30 April 2024 In a critical juncture for the honey bee industry, AgriFutures Australia in partnership with the industry’s...
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May 6, 20243 min read
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Varroa development officers to support WA bee industry
DPIRD Media release: 18 April 2024 Specialist varroa mite development officers will work with WA beekeepers to help strengthen...
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Apr 25, 20242 min read
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Pilbara: Red Dwarf Honey Bee Incursion update
DPIRD, 19 MARCH 2024 As of early March 2024, 26 Red dwarf honey bee (RDHB) active colonies have been found and destroyed, including one...
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Mar 19, 20242 min read
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Varroa jacobsoni detection at the Port of Brisbane
AHBIC, 27 FEB 2024 Situation On 19 February 2024, Biosecurity Queensland detected a single suspect Varroa mite in one of the six sentinel...
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Feb 27, 20242 min read
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Bailiwick Legal – Your Trusted Experts in Commercial Law and Beyond
Perth, 12 Feb 2024 We'd like to introduce you to Bailiwick Legal, who has helped to make the 'A Buzz with Bees' event a reality. Their...
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Feb 12, 20241 min read
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Discovering Fewster’s Farm: A Journey into Pure, Organic Honey
Perth, 8 Feb 2024 Fewster's Farm has been a long-time supporter of the WA Bee Industry. Once again, Fewster's Farm has partnered with...
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Feb 8, 20242 min read
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