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We are delighted to introduce BICWA's newest Alliance Partner, Lyson Beekeeping Supplies. To learn more about the benefits of BICWA...

BICWA requests DRAFT Forest Management Plan is reviewed by the EPA. Take action now and ensure that your voice is heard too! Time is...

DPIRD update 20 April 2023 Dear Western Australian Beekeeper, With only 10 days left, this is a gentle reminder to join the Bee Pest...

Source DPIRD 30 March 2023 We are moving away from time-consuming paper forms to digital export documentation using our NEXDOC system -...

DPIRD 3 April 2023 Dear Western Australian Beekeeper, In June 2022, Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) were detected in New South Wales....

Date: 18 March 2023 WA Beekeeping Conference Returns in April – meet the Honey Sommelier! Registrations are now open for recreational and...

WA Beekeeping Conference Returns in April Registrations are now open for recreational and commercial beekeepers to attend the annual Bee...

DATE: 19 February 2023 New Detections in the Blue Zone (GEZ) On the 18th February 2023, the NSW DPI announced new detections in Taree and...

Issue date: 16 February 2023 Update to the requirements for the import to Western Australia of bees, bee products and beekeeping...

As you are aware the transition to NEXDOC is occurring gradually for honey and bee products (excluding live bees). From 8 February 2023,...

DATE: 24 January 2023 Blue Zone freedom paper The NSW Varroa eradication program has now been operating for 215 days. Restrictions on...

The Australian biosecurity webinar series - EPISODE 13 / 23 NOV 2022 We are keen to engage with you about Australia’s biosecurity system...

DATE: 24.12.2022 Response update Euthanasia has largely been completed in the established red zones. Teams have been tasked back onto...

Operation Flower Meadow highlighting bee biosecurity traceability Apiarists are being reminded of the importance of maintaining vital...

As you are aware, the transition to NEXDOC is occurring gradually. On 27 October 2022 NEXDOC expanded export certification for edible...

AgWatch reporting tip-off service now live Report suspected illegal biosecurity or agricultural related activities via online tool The...

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There are now just four ratings, each with clear actions to take. Each rating tells you how dangerous a bushfire could be and what to do....

15th September 2022 UPDATED Emergency Order No. 28 Commercial Queen Breeders can resume business Queens and queen cells can now be raised...