domestic and wild animals in sea, land and air
The RSPCA is asking for federal funding to help ensure pets and their owners can stay together during a crisis. RSPCA Australia says new research shows that 98% of Australians believe it is important for owner and pet to stay […]
Koalas thought to have wiped out by the 2019-20 bushfires are back ‘from the grave’ in northern NSW. And the discovery of their return in the Minyumai Indigenous Protected Area (IPA), south of Evans Head, have delighted custodians and conservationists.
New escape hatches installed across Moreton Bay City are allowing koalas and other animals to safely cross roads one-way. Council says 49 hatches have been installed at wildlife hotspots such as Youngs Crossing and Samsonvale Road at Joyner; Kremzow, Lilley
Invasive rats on North West Island near Gladstone have been wiped out from the island rookery after more than three years. The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) says invasive black rats were reported to them in November 2022 by
Greyhound racers are to be compensated as the Tasmanian Government moves to phase out the industry. The government says compensation will be included in new legislation and budget. “As we progress the phase-out of greyhound racing in Tasmania by June
How do animals call to each other over distances? UNSW Sydney researchers studying the evolution of calls from over 103 mammal species think they may have found a pattern. The findings of their study, just published in Journal of Mammalian
A new waste truck custom-made for K’gari/Fraser Island has been rolled out to the public. REMONDIS Australia says the $1 million vehicle is one of the most complex waste trucks in the country to operate in an unforgiving collection location.
Bull sharks are expected to be more active in NSW open waters with swimmers urged to remain wary. A government alert was published following recent heavy rain that could help increase bull shark activity in Sydney Harbour, rivers and along
Greyhound Racing NSW’s desire to hold onto a track in Sydney is unlikely to happen for several reasons, say anti-racing campaigners. Amy MacMahon is president of the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds who was reacting to a NewsCop story
Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is now looking for a new Sydney site to replace its Wentworth Park venue which is to be developed for housing. Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) has formed a Sydney Metropolitan Racing Precinct (SMRP) working group to
