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Brumbies' special protection in alpine park set for axe

Brumbies' special protection in alpine park set for axe

Laws protecting a feral horse population in a national park are set to be repealed in a move advocates say will protect alpine streams and save rare species.

Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed

Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed

Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed

Guard dogs menaced worker before meter reader killed

The family of a meter reader mauled to death hopes an inquest into the tragedy will provide answers and help protect front-line workers.

Kangaroo killer spared jail over 'disturbing' crimes

Kangaroo killer spared jail over 'disturbing' crimes

Kangaroo killer spared jail over 'disturbing' crimes

Kangaroo killer spared jail over 'disturbing' crimes

A man who ran down and cruelly killed two kangaroos on a country road and then lied to police unsuccessfully argued he should be spared a criminal conviction.

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Biosecurity plan to protect state's primary industries

Biosecurity plan to protect state's primary industries

A new biosecurity plan marks a strategic shift in managing viruses, mites, weeds and feral animals, but critics have questioned impacts on staff.

World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured

World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured

Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race

Thousands of people packed the iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack for the final meeting after almost 90 years of racing.

'Massive divisions' while koala park awaits approval

'Massive divisions' while koala park awaits approval

Generating carbon credits from a park to protect koalas could provide a long-term revenue stream and benefit "major emitters", but not everyone agrees.

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People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay

People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay

People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay

People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay

Only about 10 per cent of animals caught up in the nation's largest shark net program were targeted species, a report reveals following a fatal attack.

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

Twin of surfer killed by shark shares emotional tribute

The twin brother of a man mauled by a shark says the pair "share the same soul" and losing him was the hardest moment of his life.

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Tourism, carbon credits and koalas to replace logging

Hundreds of timber jobs will be chopped by the establishment of a national park hoped to protect wildlife, boost tourism and generate carbon credits.

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

A huge proposed national park to protect koalas has been hailed by conservationists, but the logging industry says jobs will be decimated.

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

Bulldozers decimating koala habitats, advocates warn

The government must act to protect koala habitats from bulldozers, which will destroy 4000 hectares in 2025 - the worst on record, a green group has warned.

Unnecessary gun changes to help hunters 'feel better'

Unnecessary gun changes to help hunters 'feel better'

Unnecessary gun changes to help hunters 'feel better'

Unnecessary gun changes to help hunters 'feel better'

A prominent anti-gun advocate says there's no problem with hunting, but shooters don't need more support while there's "much more important things" to address.

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Local councils and a state government are at loggerheads over the use of shark nets with swimmers caught in between.

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A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

Early whale sightings on the South Australian coast are being hailed by scientists who say they are a flagship species for successful conservation management.

Piggery video charges against animal activist dismissed

Charges have been dismissed against an animal rights activist accused of installing a secret camera that allegedly caught a man committing bestiality.

Climate adaptation secrets hidden in reptilian genes

Nature is declining at an unprecedented rate and a vast library of reptiles, birds and other specimens could help researchers better understand pressure points.

Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m

A state will fork out almost half a billion dollars in subsidies for the greyhound racing industry over the next decade, budget office analysis shows.

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Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.

Another greyhound racing ban could see dishlickers done

It's a dog day afternoon for the greyhound racing industry as another government announces plans to stop punters spending a night at the dishlickers.

Naming newly discovered giant insect a sticking point

A new species of stick insect found in Queensland's high altitude rainforests is believed to be Australia's heaviest insect, but naming it could prove tricky.

The world's oldest cowboy and still livin' the dream

The world's oldest cowboy puts his longevity down to hard work, animals, sunshine and making young friends, as the 95-year-old saddles up for his next rodeo.

Panda-mania: PM gushes over ‘great friend of Australia’

China’s warm and fuzzy reception for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been sealed with a visit to a panda centre in Chengdu.

Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us

One in five Australians suffer biophobias of natural foods and creatures, with real impacts on health, waste and the environment, a recent study shows.

'Crisis': animal shelters struggling to survive

Animal shelters around Australia are struggling financially, battling to keep their doors open or dealing with long wait-lists for surrenders.

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