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mischief/ˈmɪstʃɪf/, noun: 1. The Collective term for a group of rats. Canberra, ACT – Wednesday 14 August 2024 Today, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) will unveil a trio of rather unusual characters in the heart of Canberra: Prudence, Tony, and Stuart – collectively known as ‘The Mischief’. These rat-attire-clad individuals will be ‘taking their lunch … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 12 August 2024 Time for all Australian governments to shut down our legal ivory trade This World Elephant Day (12 August 2024), Humane Society International (HSI) Australia, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Born Free Foundation, are calling on federal, state and territory governments to shut down Australia’s domestic trade … Continued
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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of science-related topics ahead and during National Science Week (10 – 18 August). Dr John MorganHead of Environment and Genetics Department Contact: [email protected]; 0427 852 727 Expertise: Dr Morgan is an expert in threatened plants and ecological communities. Dr Morgan can … Continued
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The Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) is proud to announce the return of the Australian Alpaca National Show this August 16 to 18 at the Bendigo Showgrounds. This is the premier event of the Australian Alpaca industry and a chance for locals and alpaca lovers alike to witness the very best alpacas and products from … Continued
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The full annual shark net catch statistics, released at the weekend by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), show continuation of the NSW Shark Meshing Program risks driving NSW’s grey nurse sharks closer to extinction. Last week’s announcement by NSW Fisheries Minister Tara Moriarty to shorten the shark meshing program period by one month is … Continued
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Today’s announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, to remove NSW shark nets one month earlier than usual and consult with local councils on permanent removal is a ‘positive step’ but not nearly enough and will still leave destructive nets in place for six months. Humane Society International Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society … Continued
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Canberra, ACT – The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has today released new research exposing the underbelly of the logging industry across Australia, revealing the stronghold it continues to have on our political leaders. Amongst the findings of the report was the extensive reach and sheer recklessness of the Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). These agreements, struck … Continued
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The Australian Alliance for Animals congratulates The Hon Julie Collins MP on her appointment as the new Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and thanks outgoing Minister Murray Watt for his leadership over the past two years. Alliance for Animals Policy Director Dr Jed Goodfellow said the animal welfare sector looked forward to continuing its … Continued
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The Australian Koala Foundation Chair Deborah Tabart OAM will be travelling to Wallum on Tuesday 30th July. The purpose of the trip is to visit the remaining natural habitat that houses the spectacular Glossy Black Cockatoo. Deborah Tabart OAM will also be speaking to representatives from Save Wallum and providing them with habitat maps that … Continued
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26.07.24: Proud official nutrition partner of Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs, Royal Canin, is calling on Australians to support the Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye Dogs Appeal as we come to the final weeks of the campaign, with donations on the 27th July being matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. The Petbarn Foundation Seeing Eye … Continued
