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The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is proud to announce their flagship event of the year, the Koala Army’s March for Creatures Great and Small. Coinciding with the start of ‘Save the Koala Month’, thousands of supporters will take to the streets of Canberra on Sunday, September 1st, 2024, in a celebration of diversity, advocacy, and … Continued
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Paws up for Vets this World Vet Day 27.04.24: Today, on World Vet Day (Saturday, 27th April 2024), Australians are being encouraged to pass on their paw-fect praise and thanks to the more than 25,000* vets nationwide who help care, support and nurture pets of all kinds. Vets help care for more than … Continued
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24 April 2024 In a major step towards compassionate science, Australian non-profit Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) today on World Day for Animals in Laboratories unveils its “Honour Me With A Name” campaign, dedicated to ending primate experiments in Australia. This initiative not only shines a light on the ethical implications of using primates in … Continued
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Media Alert This International Guide Dogs Day (Wednesday 24 April), Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs will catch the ferry from Woy Woy to Davistown and back to celebrate the important role that Seeing Eye Dogs play in the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Led by Seeing Eye … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release This International Guide Dogs Day, Wednesday 24 April, Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs … Continued
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Proposed changes to planning rules are set to encourage developers create more build-to-rent residences in central Sydney, aimed at tackling the housing crisis. The City of Sydney is now seeking feedback on the changes, with the proposed amendments to the Sydney Local Environment Plan 2012 open for public comment until May 14. Under … Continued
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Monash University ornithologists have shed light on the intricate relationship between social structure, environmental conditions, and cooperative behaviour in superb fairy-wrens (Malurus cyaneus). An international study led by researchers from the Monash School of Biological Sciences – including senior author Professor Anne Peters – and published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, explores … Continued
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The Coalition Against Duck Shooting and Wildlife Victoria will display dead birds that were illegally shot and left on the wetlands during the opening of this year’s duck shooting season outside the Premier’s office, at 1 Treasury Place, East Melbourne at 11am today. At taxpayers’ expense, the Game Management Authority employed the highest number of … Continued
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The first live sightings of two significant marine species in NT waters and the urgent need to monitor sea temperatures will be discussed at a new research talk at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. This week, Charles Darwin University (CDU) Senior Research Associate Dr Carol Palmer and Tiwi ranger James DeSantis will speak … Continued
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The City of Sydney is reducing the adoption fees for pets being housed in its animal shelter, in a bid to reduce pressure on the animal care facility. From 15 to 26 April adoption fees will be cut from $399 to $199.50 for dogs and from $263 to $131.50 for cats. Lord … Continued
