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No prosecution for live-baiting greyhound trainers

No prosecution for live-baiting greyhound trainers

The RSPCA says it will not bring criminal charges against SA greyhound trainers banned for live baiting because key evidence would be inadmissable.

Fears poachers hunting crocodiles in north Queensland

Fears poachers hunting crocodiles in north Queensland

Fears poachers hunting crocodiles in north Queensland

Fears poachers hunting crocodiles in north Queensland

Wildlife officers are investigating whether poachers are working in north Queensland after a crocodile carcass was found with a bait hook and rope in its gut.

Former top cop to probe greyhound cruelty concerns

Former top cop to probe greyhound cruelty concerns

Former top cop to probe greyhound cruelty concerns

Former top cop to probe greyhound cruelty concerns

South Australia has appointed former Victorian police commissioner Graham Ashton to investigate the state's greyhound racing industry.

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Defence faces $1.5m fine after soldiers mauled by croc

Defence faces $1.5m fine after soldiers mauled by croc

The Defence Force has been charged with failing to properly train soldiers after two servicemen were attacked by a 2.5 metre crocodile in far north Queensland.

Pig tsar to tackle feral hog crisis in NSW first

Pig tsar to tackle feral hog crisis in NSW first

The search is on for the state's first feral pig co-ordinator after an explosion in numbers caused millions of dollars in damage to agricultural land.

Woman bitten by a dingo in latest attack on K'gari

Woman bitten by a dingo in latest attack on K'gari

A woman is recovering after being bitten on the thigh after collared dingoes stalked a group of adults on the Queensland island of K’gari.

Greyhounds 'racked up like tools waiting to be used'

Greyhounds 'racked up like tools waiting to be used'

Tasmania's racing watchdog is investigating further allegations greyhounds have been kept in poor conditions with little bedding.

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Malaysia hits pause on Australian live cattle exports

Malaysia hits pause on Australian live cattle exports

Malaysia hits pause on Australian live cattle exports

Malaysia hits pause on Australian live cattle exports

A second country has stopped taking live cattle from Australia over fears of lumpy skin disease, despite officials maintaining the nation is disease-free.

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

Ibis killer jailed on cruelty and shoplifting charges

A man who took an ibis from a Sydney park before attempting to cook it has been jailed on animal cruelty, stolen goods and drugs charges.

Greyhound trainer suspended after mistreatment claims

Greyhound trainer suspended after mistreatment claims

Greyhound trainer suspended after mistreatment claims

Greyhound trainer suspended after mistreatment claims

Tasmania's Office of Racing Integrity has suspended prominent greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock pending a probe into allegations of animal mistreatment.

Footage sparks welfare probe into greyhound trainer

Footage sparks welfare probe into greyhound trainer

Footage sparks welfare probe into greyhound trainer

Footage sparks welfare probe into greyhound trainer

Racing officials in Tasmania have launched an investigation after footage raised concerns about a prominent greyhound trainer's facility.

Australian cattle tested to prove no 'disease risk'

Australian cattle tested to prove no 'disease risk'

Australian cattle tested to prove no 'disease risk'

Australian cattle tested to prove no 'disease risk'

Australia's chief vet has reassured Indonesian authorities that Australia remains free of the potentially deadly lumpy skin disease.

Scientists hope to learn from tragic whale stranding

Scientists hope to learn from tragic whale stranding

Scientists hope to learn from tragic whale stranding

Scientists hope to learn from tragic whale stranding

Wildlife experts hope to learn more about whale strandings from samples taken and video footage of the tragic incident off the West Australian coast.

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths

Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.

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Cruel video prompts greyhound racing inquiry

The South Australian government will conduct an independent review of greyhound racing after a video emerged showing a dog being punched.

Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace

A new "horseshoe" configuration will be deployed in the fight to contain and eradicate a destructive invasive insect species marching south.

Humble iron sheets a lifesaver for endangered dunnarts

Shelters made from a common household item are surprisingly effective in helping the survival of a very rare native animal, wildlife officials say.

Beaches closed after suspected great white shark attack

Surfers and swimmers are being told to stay out of the water after a man was bitten by a suspected great white shark at a popular Western Australia surf spot.

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Galleries go to the dogs with canine art walk

A dog friendly art tour is part of South Australia's Festival of Living Artists - but what sort of art appeals to our furry friends?

Euthanised dingo underscores 'people problem' on K'gari

Visitors to Queensland's K'gari are approaching dingoes to take selfies in a trend that has exasperated authorities after a recent attack on a woman jogger.

Dingo involved in K'gari attack captured and euthanised

A dingo involved in an attack on a woman on a beach on K'gari, in Queensland, has been captured and humanely euthanised.

Woman who starved horses dealt lifetime ban

Christine Weisheit is permanently banned from owning horses or ponies after she starved and mistreated dozens of the animals.

Australia's most attractive rodent makes 100km journey

A Dusky Hopping Mouse made a 100km hop from its usual habitat to southern NSW, confirming a significant territorial expansion for the diminutive species.

Driver hunted over theft and killing of two dogs

Police are hunting for a driver who stole two Jack Russell terriers from a property in Victoria's northwest before the dogs were found dead nearby.

Millions of dollars put in piggy bank to fight ferals

Farmers have welcomed additional funding to combat feral pigs causing millions of dollars in environmental and agricultural damage.

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