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Buffel Grass Invasion Threatens Australia | Adelaide News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
Record rainfall has supercharged the spread of buffel grass across South and Central Australia, turning this once-intended pasture aid into an ecological wildfire. Now classified as a “cancer” of the bush, it’s choking native flora, fueling dangerous fires, and threatening Aboriginal cultural sites and food sources. While some farmers see it as a lifeline for cattle in drought-stricken regions, environmentalists demand urgent, better-funded action. The SA government has pledged to keep funding a buffel grass coordinator — but advocates say it’s woefully under-resourced. With the weed creeping toward Adelaide and culturally vital areas like the Flinders Ranges, there’s a growing call to officially label it a national weed to trigger coordinated, cross-border control. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d24f23770a2ac7e0