Qld plans jail, fines for animal abusers
The Queensland government has tabled a new animal welfare bill which will slap heavy fines or prison terms on people breaching their duty of care.
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Pronged dog collars to be banned in Qld
The first review of the state's animal cruelty laws in two decades has led to proposed changes including banning certain types of dog collars and pig poisons.
Dead turtles suffering shell-eating disease wash up in Wide Bay area
Researchers are concerned about a rise in a mystery disease that eats away turtle shells since this year's devastating floods in Queensland.
Dog attacks on postal workers skyrocket
Australia's dog owners are being urged to secure their furry friends after a surge in the number of posties attacked while delivering the mail.
Tiny snail discovered in Tasmanian lake
A tiny snail thought to be extinct has been discovered in Tasmania's yingina/Great Lake in the state's central west.
Aust Zoo backflip strands elephant in NZ
Auckland Zoo staff have been crushed by a last-minute backflip from Australia Zoo, which was to home their elderly elephant Burma.
Roo attack puts Qld golfer in hospital
A 69-year-old woman is being treated for multiple cuts, and her jaw may require stitches, after a large kangaroo attacked her on a Gold Coast golf course.
Dog act: Surfers Paradise man jailed over dog’s violent death
A man who killed his flatmate's four-year-old service dog by throwing him into a roof or wall leaving blood splattered across the room has been jailed.
Floods may ramp up fungus threat for frogs
A biologist fears a fungus involved in a mass die off of frogs last winter could take a heavy toll again, on the back of the floods.
Animal activists face new trespass fines
A new bill aims to deter animal activists from trespassing on Victorian farms, with individuals who fail to comply facing on the spot fines.
Booming wild pig numbers create havoc
Wild pig and dog numbers have exploded thanks to prolonged wet weather creating perfect breeding conditions.
NSW cow spookers slammed after shooting
The shooting death of miracle flood survivor Carol the cow on the NSW-Queensland border was "totally avoidable and unnecessary", a witness says
Ancient sea monster called Queensland home
The remains of an ancient sea scorpion discovered in Queensland proves 1920s Premier Ted Theodore may have been right about the area's wetland potential.
Keeping track of magpies was not all black and white for researchers
Scientists have documented the extraordinary behaviour of a group of magpies after they freed their mates from GPS tracking devices.
Australian shark era recalled 100 years on
Two fatal shark attacks a month apart and at the same beach which sent Sydney into high panic have been remembered a century on, amid a fresh fatality.
Australia’s bird-rich continent is no more
Researchers have documented the decline of Australia as a once bird-rich continent with as many as 17 threatened species vanishing from some areas.
Outback ‘full of life’ after rain
An ecologist and bird-enthusiast has captured the rare sight of endangered flock bronzewing pigeons in big numbers in the outback.
RSPCA calls for end to SA duck hunting
Animal welfare group the RSPCA has renewed calls for an end to duck hunting in South Australia after the government announced dates for the 2022 hunting season.
Sharks face adapt, move or die scenario
Scientists say climate change is heating the shallow coastal nurseries baby sharks depend on for survival and evolution might be too slow to save them.
Search for missing police dog scaled back
Queensland Police have scaled back their search for missing police dog Quizz but his heartbroken handler is still hopeful of finding him.
Christmas Island in grip of epic baby boom
Christmas Island is in the grip of another baby boom, with millions of tiny red crabs scurrying ashore, boosting an already thriving population.
Butt-breathing turtle hit by Qld flood
Two endangered turtles, including one that can breathe through its backside, have almost certainly lost nests and food sources after major floods in Queensland.
Reward for info on missing Qld police dog
The search for a missing Queensland police dog has entered its fourth day, as officers hope a new reward leads to information resulting in his safe return.
Fussy Tassie devils break scavenger mould
A new study has revealed Tasmanian Devils are fussy about their food, breaking the first rule of what it is to be a scavenger.
Drone strike seeds habitat hope for Queensland koalas
A drone has dumped a precious cargo of seeds on a Queensland property in a high-tech mission to help koalas find each other.