Chair Report – January 2026
20 January 2026Chair Quarterly Report January 2026 Happy New Year to the beekeeping community, I hope that you managed a few days off. Christmas and New Year is always a busy time… Read More
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2026 Occupation Shortage List (OSL) Survey – Jobs and Skills Australia
13 January 2026Calling all employers in beekeeping across Australia. The Occupation Shortage List (OSL), produced by Jobs and Skills Australia, provides a list of occupations in shortage at the national level and… Read More
CEO Update November 2025
24 November 2025CEO Report November 2025 Over the last month Bianca and I have been busy responding to many inquiries and supporting industry as varroa continues to impact beekeepers across the country. … Read More
Engagement Activities from the Tasmanian VDO on King and Flinders Islands
19 November 2025Article by: Tasmanian VDO Carson McGinty In July and August 2025, Tasmanian VDO Carson McGinty travelled to King Island and Flinders Island to meet with beekeepers both commercial and recreational… Read More
CEO Update October 2025
29 October 2025CEO Report October 2025 After a short break in September, I have been back working hard to progress industry issues. Thank you to Bianca for holding down the forte in… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 72 & Important Biosecurity Update Kashmir Bee Virus
20 October 2025National Baseline Survey Result: Kashmir Bee Virus – Victoria As part of the National Varroa Mite Transition to Management Program, a nationwide honeybee virus survey has been completed. During this… Read More
Chair Report – September 2025
30 September 2025Chair Quarterly Report September 2025 Spring has sprung! Beekeepers are in the swing of things, shifting to pollination, honey flows, breeding queens and trying to keep their bees in the… Read More
Varroa Development Officers
29 September 2025What is a Varroa Development Officer? Varroa Development Officers (VDO) are here to help beekeepers across Australia, as a major varroa extension project funded by the National Varroa Mite Management… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 74 – SA Detections
27 November 2025Additional Varroa Confirmed Varroa mites have been detected in hives at additional sites in the Limestone Coast and upper Fleurieu Peninsula since a detection at Salt Creek last week. One… Read More
AHBIC Industry Update 73 – Further SA Detection
21 November 2025Varroa Confirmed – Limestone Coast Varroa mite has been detected in beehives in the Limestone Coast region near Salt Creek, South Australia. A suspected detection of varroa mites in a hive was notified… Read More