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Warning of dire threat to koalas from urban sprawl

Warning of dire threat to koalas from urban sprawl

Koalas face a sustained threat from urban sprawl and greenfield development in Queensland's southeast, warns a leading conservation group.

Law review to remove greyhound welfare 'exemptions'

Law review to remove greyhound welfare 'exemptions'

Law review to remove greyhound welfare 'exemptions'

Law review to remove greyhound welfare 'exemptions'

The Tasmanian government has announced a review of dog welfare regulations to ensure greyhounds are better protected.

RSPCA hails harsher penalty for car boot kitten sellers

RSPCA hails harsher penalty for car boot kitten sellers

RSPCA hails harsher penalty for car boot kitten sellers

RSPCA hails harsher penalty for car boot kitten sellers

A couple will have to pay fines and costs of almost $200,000 after being prosecuted by the RSPCA for illegally selling sick cats and kittens.

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Once-extinct 'zombie fish' are back for a wild time

Once-extinct 'zombie fish' are back for a wild time

Young southern purple-spotted gudgeon, thought to be extinct in Victoria for more than 20 years, have been released into the wild after a breeding program.

Three men rescued after sharks attack boat in Coral Sea

Three men rescued after sharks attack boat in Coral Sea

Two round-the-world sailors and a crew member have been rescued in the Coral Sea after their inflatable catamaran was attacked and torn open by sharks.

Baiting bust renews calls to outlaw greyhound racing

Baiting bust renews calls to outlaw greyhound racing

The suspension of a greyhound trainer after evidence of outlawed baiting practices has renewed calls for a ban on the racing sport.

K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls

K9 rescue squad a bunch of very good boys and girls

Every weekend, a band of dedicated owners and their beloved pets put their game faces on and train to save lives in the face of disaster. And they love it.

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'Belong in last century': shark nets return to beaches

'Belong in last century': shark nets return to beaches

'Belong in last century': shark nets return to beaches

'Belong in last century': shark nets return to beaches

Shark nets have returned to NSW beaches for the 86th consecutive year, with the premier saying modern technologies are not yet a viable alternative.

'Stitch-up': inquiry's duck hunting ban call raises ire

'Stitch-up': inquiry's duck hunting ban call raises ire

'Stitch-up': inquiry's duck hunting ban call raises ire

'Stitch-up': inquiry's duck hunting ban call raises ire

Animal advocates are hailing an inquiry recommendation to ban recreational duck hunting in Victoria, as shooters and unions blast it as a "farce".

'Bill shock': pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair

'Bill shock': pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair

'Bill shock': pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair

'Bill shock': pet owner abuse pushing vets into despair

The father of a young vet who took her own life says the industry's damning mental health record would not be tolerated in other professions.

Man faces heavy fines and prison over animal cruelty

Man faces heavy fines and prison over animal cruelty

Man faces heavy fines and prison over animal cruelty

Man faces heavy fines and prison over animal cruelty

A man has been charged with almost 50 animal cruelty offences after conservation officers found 40 protected animals kept illegally in terrible conditions.

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Environmentalists and brumby advocates are fiercely at odds about how best to manage feral horse populations in the Australian Alps.

Rare 'walking' handfish captured on deep-sea camera

Rare 'walking' handfish captured on deep-sea camera

Rare 'walking' handfish captured on deep-sea camera

Rare 'walking' handfish captured on deep-sea camera

Scientists from the CSIRO believe they have snapped an image of a mysterious narrowbody handfish, more than 25 years after the species was last seen.

Political showdown looms for 'wall of death' shark nets

Political showdown looms for 'wall of death' shark nets

Political showdown looms for 'wall of death' shark nets

Political showdown looms for 'wall of death' shark nets

A call from NSW MPs across the political divide to stop shark nets being rolled out will go unheard as the government confirms their use this summer.

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Man jailed over cruelty to deer, fox and guinea pig

A man will spend four months behind bars after videos surfaced of him encouraging and committing acts of animal cruelty on a deer, a fox and a guinea pig.

Shark nets stay afloat as premier says tech lacks bite

The premier is not ready to cut nets adrift and rely on shark protection technology to protect Sydney swimmers, despite calls from conservation groups.

Rare sight as whales approach Sydney Harbour rest stop

Sydneysiders are being treated to a rare sight as mother and calf southern right whales make a rest stop in the harbour over the weekend, stopping in Long Reef.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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'

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

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.

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