by JennyNBRC4625 | Oct 14, 2019 | Front Page Feature, News
Do you operate a heavy vehicle, or utilise heavy vehicles in your daily activities? If so, you could be transporting invasive species without your knowledge.With funding from the Queensland Government as part of the Better Partnerships Project, the Wide Bay Burnett...
by JennyNBRC4625 | Jul 4, 2019 | Front Page Feature, News
Dengue fever is a viral illness spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and there are four types of the dengue virus that cause dengue fever. Catching different types of the dengue virus can increase the risk of developing severe dengue fever. Severe dengue causes...
by JennyNBRC4625 | Oct 30, 2018 | Front Page Feature, News
Mosquitoes that breed around houses can transmit diseases such as Ross River Virus, Barmah Forest and Dengue Fever to humans, and heartworms to dogs. Under the Public Health Regulation 2005, it is an offence to have mosquitoes breeding in water at a place and...
by JennyNBRC4625 | Oct 19, 2018 | Front Page Feature, News
Following recent rain, ponded water is an ideal breeding place for mosquitoes. This includes water laying around in rural areas. Depending on the type of mosquito, some of these insects can fly many kilometres. There are also those mosquitoes that will breed in...
by JennyNBRC4625 | Jul 27, 2018 | Front Page Feature, News
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in the ground. It contains strong fibres that have excellent durability, fire resistance and insulating properties. Asbestos can affect your health if fibres are breathed into the lungs. Most fibres are removed by your...
