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News.com.au
2 hours ago
- News.com.au
Australian Mint unveils new $2 coin that pays tribute to Torres Strait Islander flag
Eagle-eyed coin enthusiasts have a sparkling new piece of pocket shrapnel to look forward to. A new $2 coin has been issued to mark the 30th anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander flag's official recognition as one of Australia's national flags. The Royal Australian Mint unveiled the coin on Thursday, prominently featuring the Torres Strait Islander flag. The flag, created in 1992 by Bernard Namok, is a nod to the land and the sea and the Torres Strait Islander people and their culture. The coin reflects these symbols to 'honour the meaning behind the flag's powerful symbols – land, sea, people, culture and unity', the Mint said. Mint artist Elyssa Waterford also included artwork by Erub Island (Darnley Island) artist Lavinia Ketchell on the coin's design. The blue on the coin symbolises the ocean, green represents the land, and black signifies the Torres Strait Islander people, the Mint explained. Royal Australian Mint acting chief executive Emily Martin said the new $2 coin represented much more than just currency in our pockets. 'This coin is a meaningful tribute to culture, identity and resilience. It's a proud reminder of the strength and spirit of Torres Strait Islander people and a step towards greater recognition and respect in everyday life,' Ms Martin told The Nightly. Torres Strait Island Regional Council Mayor Phillemon Mosby said the coin was a 'national acknowledgment of the cultural richness and contributions of our people'. 'To see our flag represented in such a historic and widely recognised way is a proud moment for all Torres Strait Islanders,' Mr Mosby said. The coin will be available for purchase from July 3 at The Mint Shop in Deakin, Canberra, as well as from selected authorised distributors.
ABC News
2 hours ago
- ABC News
Genetic testing to determine source of fire ant nest at Tweed Heads
Authorities are using genetic testing to work out the origin of red imported fire ants discovered on a property at Tweed Heads just south of the Queensland border. The nest was discovered late on Tuesday by a pest control contractor working on the site. It was destroyed within 24 hours. Department of Primary Industries chief invasive species officer Scott Charleton said the incursion "was to be expected". "We are not naive to the fact that we will get new introductions into the state," Mr Charleton said. According to a statement released by NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty, a team surveyed a 500-metre-square area immediately surrounding the site to check for any other fire ant activity. It said the nest was immature, meaning it did not contain a reproductive queen ant. Genetic analysis of the ants will help to determine their likely source, and the the National Fire Ant Eradication Program (NFAEP) is tracing any movement of high-risk materials such as turf and soil to the property. It is the first detection of fire ants in NSW since turf laden with the pests was brought to a property at Eureka, near Byron Bay, in November 2024. The notorious pests are native to South America but have spread throughout large parts of south-east Queensland since they were first detected in Brisbane in 2001. Reece Pianta, from the Invasive Species Council, said it was heartening to see a rapid response by authorities. Mr Pianta said a boost to biosecurity funding by the NSW and Queensland governments was welcome, but the Commonwealth needed to do more. "We have a huge and growing nest population in south-east Queensland and if these get into some of those carrier materials they could spread all over the country," he said. "What we are seeing is that containment isn't a solution, we need to catch every single one of these nests that is escaping. A five-kilometre biosecurity zone has been set up around the Tweed Heads site to allow the area to be thoroughly checked and treated. The zone is also designed to restrict movement of high-risk materials from the area. The NSW government has allocated $95 million to fire ant eradication. A series of stop-and-check operations at the border have so far inspected 676 vehicles, with 24 vehicles sent back to Queensland after failing to meet entry requirements. Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said the government was committed to the task.
SBS Australia
3 hours ago
- SBS Australia
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