Abbey Halter

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Abbey Halter

Mosquito and sandfly numbers are set to soar as flooding subsides in outback Queensland. The swarming insects pose serious health risks to humans and threaten the lives of cattle. Veterinarians say bovine ephemeral fever could put future herd fertility at risk. Cattle that survived record-breaking outback floods are about to fight another battle as swarms of mosquitoes and sandflies carrying a potentially deadly disease grow in the outback.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Abbey Halter |Hannah Walsh |Maddelin McCosker

Widespread flooding in Western Queensland is beginning to ease for property owners. Graziers are beginning to take stock of the damage, particularly to significant infrastructure. Volunteers are gearing up to rally with communities and help clear away the remaining damage. The sun is shining on Queensland grazier Louise Hoch's cattle station, but after weeks of record-breaking floods, the damage is hard to fathom. Warning: This story contains an image some readers may find distressing.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Abbey Halter |Emily Dobson |Hannah Walsh

Widespread flooding in outback Queensland has caused the death or loss of more than 100,000 livestock, with that number expected to rise. Reduced supply of animals, transportation issues and recovery costs are likely to see retail meat prices rise. Consumers are being urged to keep a close eye on retailers to ensure any passed on costs are fair. As farmers come to terms with the catastrophic loss of livestock from flooding in Western Queensland, consumers are being warned to expect price rises.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Maddelin McCosker |Abbey Halter

Early estimates indicate more 105,348 head of livestock are dead or lost in the ongoing outback Queensland floods. Industry figures say the losses could be "catastrophic" for graziers. The total number of livestock lost will not be known until floodwaters subside. More than 100,000 cattle and sheep are estimated to be dead or missing in the devastating flooding continuing in outback Queensland. WARNING: This story contains images that may be distressing.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Grace Nakamura |Abbey Halter

Thermal scopes, wildlife cameras and bioacoustic recorders have been deployed as part of a high-tech project to track feral cats in outback Queensland. A group of pastoralists, state agencies, First Nations rangers, and conservation groups in the state's west have teamed up to protect iconic species from the predator through increased monitoring and control programs.