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Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo

Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo

A seven-year-old girl is the latest victim in a string of dingo incidents on a popular tourist island, with authorities working to identify the animal.

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Asian toad pest found in Victoria a 'serious threat'

Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

Endangered Macquarie perch given a layer of protection

The endangered Macquarie perch has been given new protections in a bid to re-establish wild populations of the native fish in Victoria's waterways.

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Teenage boy killed by shark at remote SA beach

Teenage boy killed by shark at remote SA beach

Emergency services have pulled the body of a teenage boy from the water off a remote beach in South Australia after he was attacked by a shark.

Avoid these Christmas treats that pose threats to pets

Avoid these Christmas treats that pose threats to pets

Food and drink items on Christmas tables around Australia may be fine for humans but pose serious health risks to pets, the RSPCA warns.

'Fascinating': red crabs marching on Christmas Island

'Fascinating': red crabs marching on Christmas Island

Tens of millions of red crabs are scurrying to the coast of Christmas Island, in one of the world's most colourful annual mass migrations.

Urgent plan to save red handfish from extinction

Urgent plan to save red handfish from extinction

Scientists will relocate critically endangered red handfish to a Tasmanian facility to save the species from extinction during forecast marine heatwaves.

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Partial export suspension after abattoir cruelty claims

Partial export suspension after abattoir cruelty claims

Partial export suspension after abattoir cruelty claims

Partial export suspension after abattoir cruelty claims

An abattoir accused of animal cruelty has been given a "green light" to process lambs but faces conditions and a partial export suspension.

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

'Wake-up call' as animal threatened species list grows

The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Crims in sight as new tech blocks wildlife trafficking

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek wants the book thrown at criminals who attempt to traffic Australian wildlife.

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters

A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.

'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull

'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull

'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull

'Humane' repeat-shooting of brumbies during trial cull

Hundreds of brumbies in Kosciuszko National Park have been shot dead as part of a trial of aerial shooting to control feral horse numbers.

Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims

Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims

Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims

Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims

The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.

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Abattoir footage prompts fresh think on animal welfare

The culture with abattoirs, bolstered animal welfare standards and mandatory CCTV will be considered following shock footage captured by activists.

Two years for greyhound racers to clean up or close up

Poor oversight, inadequate animal welfare and an over-reliance on gambling revenue are some of the issues plaguing SA's greyhound industry, a review has found.

Dwindling duck numbers 'demand hunting ban'

Leading animal advocates have renewed calls for a duck hunting ban in Victoria, saying survey data only adds to evidence in favour of abolishing the sport.

Girl bitten, boy chased by dingoes on K’gari

A five-year-old girl has been bitten on the thigh in one of two encounters involving children and dingoes on K’gari island this week.

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Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension

The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.

Climate disaster to cost $185b as biodiversity declines

The Victorian State of the Environment report has revealed Victoria is in for more extreme weather, a $185 billion bill and a decline in biodiversity.

'Social nature' may have contributed to whale stranding

The stranding of 34 pilot whales on Tasmania's east coast could have been a result of the species' highly social nature, an expert says.

Forestry contractor fined $79,000 for koala cruelty

A contractor has been fined for causing the pain, suffering and deaths of dozens of koalas, after bulldozing habitat on a property in south west Victoria.

Owners of dangerous dogs face jail, increased fines

Under tough new laws in Queensland, dog owners face a maximum penalty of up to three years in jail if their pet canine kills or seriously injures someone.

Vomiting puteketeke wins New Zealand bird competition

The vomiting, growling, strange-dancing puteketeke has been named New Zealand's bird of the century.

Charges dropped against exporter over 2400 sheep deaths

Charges faced by Emanuel Exports over the deaths of thousands of sheep from heat stress aboard a vessel bound for the Middle East have been dropped.

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