The biting midge problem in Tweed Shire, New South Wales.

Outbreak of echovirus 30 meningitis in Wingecarribee Shire, New South Wales.

An outbreak of aseptic meningitis due to echovirus 30 occurred in the Wingecarribee Shire, NSW, during October to November 1994, with 30 cases fitting the clinical case definition. Cases were ascertained from attendees of the local hospital. Medical files were reviewed and a standard questionnaire administered. Viral cultures were performed on CSF, throat swabs and stool specimens. The clinical...

New South Wales.

New South Wales

New South Wales.

Termites in New South Wales

Termites are pallid, secretive creatures colloquially known as 'white ants'. Although termites and ants are very different types of insect, the confusion is understandable as they share some remarkable similarities. Both follow trails, live in nests or colonies in the ground, in timber and in trees and sometimes invade buildings. Nests are generally under the control of a single queen, and othe...