US authorities confirm the first mainland case of the deadly New World screwworm parasite in over half a century. The flesh-eating larvae were found in a stray dog in Florida, sparking a major biosecurity alert and fears for livestock and public health.
A Queensland woman has been sentenced to prison for illegally importing rare cacti, highlighting Australia's strict biosecurity laws.
Travellers are being warned that taking apple pips abroad could result in unexpected fines due to strict biosecurity laws in popular destinations like Australia and New Zealand.
The Australian government has ended its long-standing ban on US beef imports, stating that new safety protocols effectively mitigate biosecurity risks.