News - Greenlife Industry Qld https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:21:18 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/wp-content/uploads/FAVICON.png?fit=32%2C32&quality=80&ssl=1 News - Greenlife Industry Qld https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au 32 32 246040873 New thrips pest detected in Australia: What Queensland nurseries and retailers need to know https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/new-thrips-pest-detected-in-australia-what-queensland-nurseries-and-retailers-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-thrips-pest-detected-in-australia-what-queensland-nurseries-and-retailers-need-to-know&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-thrips-pest-detected-in-australia-what-queensland-nurseries-and-retailers-need-to-know Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:40:38 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=16948 A new plant pest detected in Australia is highlighting the importance of regular crop monitoring, good biosecurity practices and effective insecticide resistance management across the nursery and greenlife industry. Intonsa […]

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]]> 16948 Green Expo 2026 showcases the strength of Queensland’s greenlife industry https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/green-expo-2026-showcases-the-strength-of-queenslands-greenlife-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-expo-2026-showcases-the-strength-of-queenslands-greenlife-industry&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=green-expo-2026-showcases-the-strength-of-queenslands-greenlife-industry Wed, 02 Sep 2026 03:30:33 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=16935 Four weeks on from Greenscapes + Green Expo 2026, the numbers are in – and they confirm a hugely successful event for Queensland’s greenlife and landscaping industries. Held at the […]

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]]> 16935 Fire Ant Eradication: Industry Collaboration Remains Critical on the Path to 2032 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/fire-ant-eradication-industry-collaboration-remains-critical-on-the-path-to-2032/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-ant-eradication-industry-collaboration-remains-critical-on-the-path-to-2032&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-ant-eradication-industry-collaboration-remains-critical-on-the-path-to-2032 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:42:46 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=16864 Greenlife Industry Queensland continues to represent Queensland’s nursery and greenlife industry as planning progresses for the next phase of Australia’s fight against fire ants. GIQ recently participated in the latest […]

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]]> 16864 Be Prepared: Updated Disaster Guide for Queensland Nurseries https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/be-prepared-updated-disaster-guide-for-queensland-nurseries/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-prepared-updated-disaster-guide-for-queensland-nurseries&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-prepared-updated-disaster-guide-for-queensland-nurseries Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:01:45 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=16795 Updated disaster preparation manual helps Queensland nurseries build resilience Queensland production nurseries now have access to an updated Natural Disaster Preparation Manual, providing practical, industry-specific guidance to help businesses prepare […]

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]]> 16795 Townsville nursery boosts profitability by knowing its numbers https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/knowing-your-numbers-nursery-profitability-good-growers-network/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=knowing-your-numbers-nursery-profitability-good-growers-network&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=knowing-your-numbers-nursery-profitability-good-growers-network Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:26:35 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=16628 Understanding the true cost of producing every plant has helped one North Queensland wholesale nursery improve profitability, strengthen decision-making and build a more resilient business. Townsville Plant Wholesalers recently completed […]

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]]> 16628 Media Release: GIQ and NFAEP Partner to Strengthen Fire Ant Education https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/media-release-giq-and-nfaep-partner-to-strengthen-fire-ant-education/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-release-giq-and-nfaep-partner-to-strengthen-fire-ant-education&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-release-giq-and-nfaep-partner-to-strengthen-fire-ant-education Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:15 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=15935 Greenlife Industry Queensland and the National Fire Ant Eradication Program have today jointly issued the following media release highlighting the Fire Ant Ready pilot program. The announcement recognises the collaborative […]

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]]> 15935 Fire Ant Resources https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/fire-ant-resources/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-ant-resources&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-ant-resources Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:59:54 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=15992 Fire Ant Ready Toolkit Greenlife Industry Queensland has developed these practical resources to help greenlife businesses understand and manage fire ant biosecurity requirements. Whether you’re looking for guidance on identification, […]

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]]> 15992 EOFY Business Health Check: Free Resources for Greenlife Businesses https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/eofy-business-health-check-free-resources-for-greenlife-businesses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eofy-business-health-check-free-resources-for-greenlife-businesses&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eofy-business-health-check-free-resources-for-greenlife-businesses Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:07:50 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=15981 As the end of financial year approaches, many greenlife businesses are focused on stocktakes, payroll, compliance obligations and planning for the year ahead. To help members and industry businesses navigate […]

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]]> 15981 Fairer Funding, Stronger Defences: GIA Pushes for Biosecurity Reform https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/news/fairer-funding-stronger-defences-gia-pushes-for-biosecurity-reform/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fairer-funding-stronger-defences-gia-pushes-for-biosecurity-reform&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fairer-funding-stronger-defences-gia-pushes-for-biosecurity-reform Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:22:41 +0000 https://greenlifeindustryqld.org.au/?p=15972 Who Should Pay for Australia’s Biosecurity System? Australia’s biosecurity system protects our farms, nurseries, environment and communities from invasive pests, diseases and weeds. But according to Greenlife Industry Australia (GIA), […]

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