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ABC News
4 days ago
- Business
- ABC News
Funding boost sees NSW biosecurity budget swell to more than $1b
For cattle breeder Tim Vincent the news of more than $140 million in new funding for biosecurity across New South Wales could not have come at a better time. WARNING: Readers are advised this article includes an image some may find distressing. The owner of four properties, including an Angus stud near Tamworth, said the feral pig population in the area was as bad as he had seen. "They are in areas we have never seen them before," Mr Vincent said. "You can hear them of a night-time near the house, arguing and fighting. Feral pigs cause damage to crops, pastures and waterways and have be known to kill livestock and charge humans. An extra $141.2m was announced last week ahead of next week's budget, bringing total biosecurity funding to a record $1.05 billion. The NSW government has allocated $100m of the new money to improving biosecurity, with $42.1 million to be spent on modernising research and development infrastructure. The Invasive Species Council said the additional funding was welcome, but CEO Jack Gough said spending must be strategic. "I'm hopeful we're not … getting silly press releases of 100,000 animals killed," he said. Mr Gough said hunting was still used for managing some invasive species but the bounties under consideration would make no difference over an extended period. "They don't increase the level of feral animal management and they tend to lead to fraud," he said. "[We should be] empowering our departments to focus on areas of strategic need where we can get some really important wins to stop those pigs or deer from spreading into new areas." The NSW Farmers Association president Xavier Martin said farmers needed all the support they could get to deal with weeds, diseases, and invasive species. "If fire ants are allowed to spread … they'll change our way of life, change our landscape, our flora and fauna," he said. "These are all unmanageable risks for the individual farmer. "But as a nation and certainly as a state … we can deal with these and prevention is far better than a cure." Premier Chris Minns said the extra funding was "absolutely crucial if we want to keep our agriculture sector healthy". "We want to see it grow, expand into new markets — but first things first, that is, protecting agriculture right here in NSW," he said. Minister Tara Moriarty said she hoped updating facilities would also attract more young people to the industry. "Some of the workforce is getting towards the end of their working lives and they want to pass on their knowledge," she said.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eamonn Holmes delivers heartbreaking health update on live TV after frightening fall
Eamonn Holmes delivered a heartbreaking health update on live TV after a frightening fall in the middle of filming his news show. The 65 year old and his GB News co-star Ellie Costello were joined by Tim Vincent, 52, and Dawn Neesom, 60, to discuss the latest newsworthy headlines. Actor Tim pointed out on Breakfast with Eamonn and Ellie that research has shown that exercising can cut the risk of cancer. But as the star explained the research, Eamonn said: 'This makes me feel awful because I would have been pro-exercise, but I can't move. 'I'm in a wheelchair now. 'I can't put on trainers, I can't change, I can't go to the showers, I can't do things, I can't stand up. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The TV star has been battling with a number of health problems over the recent years, including a double hip replacement surgery, slipped discs and ongoing spinal problems 'There are a lot of people who are incapable of exercising, and therefore, rightly so, an increase of cancer growing.' Tim replied: 'Absolutely and that is an issue that everybody is going to face. 'You're obviously in a really difficult position. 'Any exercise I think is going to help, especially for these people who have had cancer once and can get out there.' Eamonn has battled a number of health problems in recent years, including a double hip replacement surgery, slipped discs and ongoing spinal problems. Last month Eamonn fell off his chair live on air, shocking his GB News co-stars. As the camera focused on commentator Charlie Rowley at 6:15am, a crash could be heard off screen and the broadcaster's co-host Ellie Costello exclaimed 'oh my gosh.' Eamonn was then heard saying: 'I'm fine, fine, fine, carry on, carry on.' A stunned Charlie tried to continue but the early morning news programme cut to adverts seconds later. After an extended six-minute break, Eamonn returned to screens, joking: 'I'm still alive,' as he blamed the 'wonky' wheels on his chair. 'They're very wonky wheels on chairs we've got here, as a matter of fact we don't really like the chairs here,' he said to his co-host Ellie. 'It was a shock for me because I had a fall two weeks ago in my bathroom that hospitalised me and that hit me right in the back.' 'And that hit me again right in the back. Really, really sore, really sore.' It came after Eamonn was rushed to hospital just days before after taking a fall at home. MailOnline later exclusively revealed Eamonn was 'bruised, sore and a bit embarrassed' after falling from his chair during a live TV appearance. A source told MailOnline: 'Everyone at GB News is rallying round Eamonn. He's had an horrendous couple of years, but he has the full support of the channel and all of his colleagues. 'Eamonn's health problems have presented challenges for him and for the channel, but bosses are working on ways they can help him in any way they can.' Back in 2016 Eamonn underwent a double-hip replacement after suffering with acute pain for years. Then in 2018 he contracted shingles and then in 2021 he began suffering with chronic back pain. A year later he underwent back surgery.
