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28 October 2026

Russell on the cusp of becoming first mainland town to achieve pest-free status

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Russell on the cusp of becoming first mainland town to achieve pest-free status

In recent weeks the Russell Landcare Trust has started removing traps from the bush - not because it has given up the battle, but because in some areas there are no pests left to catch.

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