Port Stephens oyster farmers meet with agriculture minister for help through QX 'crisis'

Ellie-Marie Watts
June 22 2022 - 5:00pm
URGENT: Agricultural minister Dugald Saunders speaking with Lemon Tree Passage oyster farmer Matt Burgoyne about the QX outbreak in Taylors Beach. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts
URGENT: Agricultural minister Dugald Saunders speaking with Lemon Tree Passage oyster farmer Matt Burgoyne about the QX outbreak in Taylors Beach. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

NSW's agricultural minister has been told the Hunter region oyster industry could be less than two years away from collapse without urgent government intervention.

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Ellie-Marie Watts

A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.

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