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SYDNEY 25 MAY 2025: The Queensland Crisafulli government’s ‘new’ Shark Control Program—that will amp up the slaughter of sharks—looks like it was written in the 1900’s and flies in the face of conservation science while doing nothing to improve swimmer safety. The news was revealed today in a Courier Mail exclusive with animal … Continued
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SYDNEY 23 MAY 2025: Updated figures available from the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, again show the devastation of Queensland’s Shark Control Program with 1692 animals caught in the seven months since Premier Crisafulli took office—1112 of those animals were killed. Included in the catch were: 40 rays (14 killed), 28 turtles (5 killed), … Continued
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A UNSW-led study published today shows humpback whales are being born much further south than previously thought, with sightings extending as far as Tasmania – more than 1500 kilometres ahead of the assumed calving zone. “Historically, we believed that humpback whales migrating north from the nutrient-rich Southern Ocean were travelling to warmer, tropical waters … Continued
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SYDNEY (20 MAY 2024)―Figures just released under Freedom of Information have again shown the overwhelming failure of the NSW’s shark nets with almost 90% of the animals caught during the 2024/25 season being non-target species. Of the 223 animals caught in this antiquated and deadly program, only 24 (or 11%) were targeted sharks (tiger, bull, … Continued
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Scientists have now discovered the oldest ancestor for all the Australian tree frogs, with distant links to the tree frogs of South America. Newly discovered evidence of Australia’s earliest species of tree frog challenges what we know about when Australian and South American frogs parted ways on the evolutionary tree. Previously, scientists believed Australian … Continued
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As paws and feet hit the pavement this month for the RSPCA’s iconic Million Paws Walk, we’re reminded of its mission: to rally support for thousands of dogs in shelters across Australia. Last financial year alone, nearly 17,500 dogs found refuge with the RSPCA*, and many Aussies stepped up to give them a second chance … Continued
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The KIDS Foundation is thrilled to announce renowned equestrian athlete and champion for retired racehorses Amanda Ross will be joining the not-for-profit as an ambassador for the foundation and its major fundraising event, Tour d’Horse. With a career spanning decades, Amanda has consistently demonstrated her prowess in various equestrian disciplines. Her illustrious career includes representing … Continued
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Sydney’s most joy-filled weekend for pet lovers is back! The Sydney Cat Lovers Festival and Dog Lovers Festival will return to the Sydney Showground on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August 2025, offering two extraordinary events for the price of one. With just one ticket, visitors can access both Festivals, creating an unmissable celebration of … Continued
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New research questions the evolutionary history of some of our most peculiar mammals. A small bone found 30 years ago at Dinosaur Cove in Victoria could turn what we know about the evolution of echidnas and platypuses on its head. Up until now, the accepted understanding about these egg-laying monotremes – arguably the most unusual … Continued
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It’s alleged that all university veterinary schools, subject to regulatory capture by the junk pet food industry, fail basic tests of morality and decency. Instead, colluding with pet food companies, they are responsible for animal cruelty, brainwashing of students and defrauding the public. It’s an integrated propaganda process: Disparage and demonise the natural diet of … Continued
