The false claims were spread by a range of fringe groups including Save the Bees Australia, which has more than 121,000 followers on Facebook. The group Stop the Toxic Fire Ant Program is selling ...

Authorities have warned we could see 650,000 additional medical visits annually if the problem is not addressed.

A National Fire Ant Eradication Program spokesman warned North Arm ... fire ants can spread to all parts of Australia if eradication fails. Fire ant experts inspect a nest at the Sunshine Coast.

Queensland’s fire ant eradication program is being undermined by claims from a right-wing conspiracy group that is also lobbying local councils over fluoride in water. The group MyPlace has ...