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Staggering cost of strawberry saga

The needle tampering crisis that shattered consumer confidence in strawberries last year wiped millions from the farm gate...

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02nd April 2019 12:04 PM

There have been more than 100 reports of needles found in strawberries and other fruit across Australia.

Strawberry farmers describe damage caused by needle crisis

THE actions of a disgruntled strawberry picker who placed needles in strawberries, has lead to dire consequences for the...

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06th Jan. 2019 9:01 AM

Wayne Wellman from Sunray Strawberries at the Nanango markets on Saturday.

Toxic partners and terror in year of crimes, controversies

Bizarre death plots, a record-breaking defamation suit and a flawed hero made big news in 2018

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29th Dec. 2018 6:12 AM

Lindy Williams (left) was convicted of murdering her partner George Gerbic (right).

Stanthorpe strawberry growers buoyed by arrest

Stanthorpe growers recover from the needle tampering crisis after consumer support

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19th Nov. 2018 5:11 PM

McMartins Farm, Bli Bli. Strawberry Farm, Pick Your Own.
Picking Strawberries
Photo Lou O'Brien / Sunshine Coast Newspapers

Accused strawberry saboteur to remain behind bars

A disgruntled farm worker faces up to 10 years jail after she was charged for allegedly putting needles in strawberries.

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12th Nov. 2018 1:11 PM

My Ut Trinh, 50, is driven into the police watch-house in Brisbane on Sunday.

Grocer hits back at strawberry crisis with 'pin-less' fruit

A Murwillumbah grocer is finding the sweeter side to the controversial strawberry crisis

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02nd Oct. 2018 12:10 PM

FRESH FRUIT: Donna Flanagan from the Vege Shed is selling pin-less strawberries.

PM visits Queensland to address strawberry crisis

TAMPER-PROOF strawberry punnets will be considered as the Prime Minister makes a mercy dash to the Sunshine Coast today.

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27th Sept. 2018 7:09 AM

Foodstores, Oxford St, Paddington Only fourteen punnets of strawberries were stocked for $2.99 each but there were no warning notices in sight.

Strawberry farm owner a convicted drug trafficker

A CONVICTED drug trafficker is the owner of a fruit business making headlines for its involvement in the strawberry...

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22nd Sept. 2018 9:09 AM

Donnybrook Berries was forced to dump its stock. Picture: Stephanie Chheang

'Ipswich's sweet side': Strawberry lovers get behind farmers

IPSWICH is supporting the state's strawberry growers, with sales and prices recovering ahead of the Premier Annastacia...

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22nd Sept. 2018 6:09 AM

Kyra Brown from Harvest Markets at Booval has plenty of strawberries for sale.

Berry buyers out in force

DALBY residents are buying strawberries by the tray in the wake of the national contamination scandal

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21st Sept. 2018 12:09 PM

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