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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
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‘Hey Bud’, a new veterinary practice, opened on 1 August in Hawthorne, welcoming pets and families from the surrounding areas. The new family vet promises to change the community’s expectations of a vet practice, and their refurbishment of an old butcher’s shop at 25 Riding Road sets the scene. The warm colours and a stylish … Continued
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Data released today by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) revealed that 71% (162) of wildlife caught in the last shark net season were threatened or protected* species, and 76% (123) of these animals were killed. Additionally, 16 Critically Endangered grey nurse sharks were caught, with two found dead and 14 released. This is … Continued
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EMBARGOED UNTIL 6AM 27 JULY 2023 AUSTRALIA’S ANIMAL WELFARE SYSTEM NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE: NATIONAL SURVEY REVEALS The Australian Alliance for Animals is today releasing the results of a ground-breaking new study exploring community expectations about how the nation’s animal welfare policies are set and governed. The nationally representative survey of over a thousand Australians was … Continued
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Walking and cleaning up after your dog promises to be much easier with the launch of an innovative hands-free doggydoo bag carrier. The DooLacky fits snugly on any leash and holds up to four bags allowing pet owners to keep their hands free from carrying full doggydoo bags while walking their pets. It’s the brainchild … Continued
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Are bin chickens spreading Japanese encephalitis? Australia experienced the largest recorded Japanese encephalitis virus outbreak in 2021 and 2022 with 45 human cases and 7 deaths. Over 80 piggeries were also affected. Wild water birds are natural reservoirs for the virus. Native Australian ibises, among other birds, were implicated in the recent outbreak. Because ibises … Continued
