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12 October 2026

Over 40 years ago, a mystery vigilante released a fungus to control blackberry in Australia. But why?

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Over 40 years ago, a mystery vigilante released a fungus to control blackberry in Australia. But why?

Blackberries have long been a problem for Australian farmers and bushwalkers. But who would have illegally released a fungus as a biological control?

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