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A public meeting open to all residents of Currumbin Valley and surrounding areas impacted by the fire ant program.

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Many residents have raised concerns over large-scale, broadcast aerial baiting in our region:
- Are fire ants actually here?
- Do fire ants even live in forests?
- Has blanket distribution of an insecticide on this scale ever been done before?
- What is the risk to our native ants, bees, and the environment?
- Is the bait really safe, or is it harming our pets, livestock, and us?
- What happened in Samford Valley on 26 May 2024?
- Why are residents regularly threatened with fines up to $15,000?

COMMUNITY MEETING

Fire Ant Program Concerns

📍Gold Coast and surrounding suburbs

📅 Date: THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 2024

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM (Café open from 6:00 PM)

🌿 Location: The Glasshouse at Ground 6 Village Way, Currumbin Valley QLD 4223

The National Fire Ant Eradication Program and it’s practices have alarmed many locals raising serious concerns over mandatory aerial and ground chemical pesticide treatments and its impact on our environment, pets, livestock and community.

🔍 We will address some key community questions.

💬 Hear from Samford residents about first-hand contamination events and their experiences.

✍🏽 Share your story with volunteers who will be available on the night to document any concerns or incidents you have experienced.

🪧 Property signs available for purchase on the night.

🎟️ Free entry, but tickets are required as limited spaces available!