PHOTO: Canon the sniffer dog finds a fire ant nest by the road in western Brisbane. (Photo: 612 ABC Brisbane: Terri Begley)
For some time, the dreaded fire ant has lingered close to our Queensland border, triggering alerts and increased biosecurity measures in New South Wales.
Only a few days ago, the invasive insects were detected at Tallebudgera, a mere 5.5 kilometres from the state line. This discovery has prompted both state governments to launch urgent action…