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Humane Society International (HSI) Australia and Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) call on the NSW Government to announce an urgent retirement plan for the shark nets, after they confirmed all 51 wildlife death traps would be returning to Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong beaches on the 1st September. The decision is bitterly disappointing for conservationists who … Continued
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With Save the Koala Month (September) quickly approaching, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is inviting Aussies to celebrate the iconic True Blues and take a step towards tangible conservation efforts. From subtle emblems on our clothes or bags, to the plush toys proudly brandished alongside our flags, the image of the Koala is deeply ingrained … Continued
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Friday, 11th August 2023 IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE South Africa’s cruel lion farming industry is fuelling the illegal international trade in big cat bones A new report by World Animal Protection details the horror of South Africa’s inhumane lion farming industry and its ties to international crime syndicates. World Animal Protection is calling on the South … Continued
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Birds soar high in poll to identify Australia’s favourite animal sound. Banjo frog hops into the top 10. Cicada holds tight. Is your favourite still singing? Or did it ‘croak’? Vote now for your favourite from the remaining animal calls. Media release: 11 August 2023 Media contacts: Laura Boland, laura@scienceinpublic.com.au or 0408 166 426; or … Continued
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August 11, 2023 Wendy Le Cussan is a woman on a mission. The Port Macquarie retiree devotes her life to saving and rehoming dogs who arrive into the care of Midcoast Dog Rescue with the saddest of tales. Ms Le Cussan, the volunteer organisation’s secretary and foster carer, and her fellow volunteers … Continued
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To celebrate National Science Week (12 – 20 August) ABC Science are on the hunt for Australia’s most-loved animal sounds The Australian Koala Foundation are encouraging Aussies to vote for the iconic Koala on the ABC Science poll Deborah Tabart OAM, Chair of the Australian Koala Foundation and known as the “Koala Woman” is available … Continued
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Arenaerpeton supinatus was discovered in rocks cut from a nearby quarry that were intended for the building of a garden wall. A 240-million-year-old fossil of an amphibian that was found in a retaining wall in the 1990s has been formally named and described by scientists at UNSW Sydney and the Australian Museum. The fossil was … Continued
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Klook ushers in new policy, ending the sale of some cruel wildlife attractions Klook, one of the leading online travel companies, has launched an animal welfare policy to end the sale of circus-style performances involving elephants, dolphins and tigers. The policy will come into effect by the end of October 2023, ramping up … Continued
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From subtle emblems on our clothes or bags, to the plush toys proudly brandished alongside our flags, the image of the Koala is deeply ingrained in our nation’s identity. However, with their primary habitat disappearing and home range shrinking, the Koala is in need of our nation’s full support. Sadly, The Australian Koala Foundation, believes … Continued
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Monday, August 7 Veterinarians and other health professionals are heading to Canberra to call on the government to withdraw support for a massive new gas field in the Northern Territory. The project in the Beetaloo Basin and the Middle Arm Precinct in Darwin for processing the gas will obstruct Australia’s progress to Net Zero and … Continued
