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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
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A new report has called for urgent policy action after exposing the tourism industry’s involvement in the Taiji dolphin hunts, notorious for the slaughter of hundreds of dolphins each year and the brutal capture of wild dolphin pods. Shockingly, six major travel companies including top offenders Trip.com, Klook, Traveloka, GetYourGuide, and Groupon are linked to … Continued
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Volunteer members of the public will be on the wetlands again to rescue wounded waterbirds during the 2024 duck shooting season, from Wednesday, 10 April 2024, the Coalition Against Duck Shooting Campaign Director, Laurie Levy, said today. Levy has called for Victoria Police to investigate an alleged secret deal between the shooters and the Victorian … Continued
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Easter is one of a few times in the year when puppy sale volumes are typically highest, as families take time off work for the school holidays. We notice that a majority of breeders will plan their litters for this time to meet the pick up in demand. Unfortunately, scammers are aware of this trend … Continued
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La Trobe University research published in Appetite yesterday shows a preference for the term plant-based over vegetarian and vegan on food labels. The research, conducted among US and German consumers, examined the impact of plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian labels on participant appraisals of how healthy, tasty, environmentally friendly, ethical, and pure a range of foods … Continued
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Scientists show dingoes are deterred by the urine of male dingoes in their prime. A study of the chemical makeup of dingo urine and how wild dingoes respond to it could assist scientists to develop non-lethal management tools, new research has found. “The major finding of this study is that urine from an adult male … Continued
