Biosecurity
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- Brumby cull
The brumby population exploded again. This time fertility darts will be tested
The NSW government has committed to a trial of fertility control for wild horses in the park, a measure that has been heavily pushed by the Animal Justice Party.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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WA is spending another $4.8m to manage the shot-hole borer. Councils say it’s ‘deeply concerning’
The 2026-27 state budget promised a further $4.8 million to help manage the pest over the next four years. Local governments say that is nowhere near enough.
- Holly Thompson
WA’s regions have been hit by thousands of mice. Will stronger baits help turn the tide?
Thousands of mice have been running rampant in towns including Northampton, Mullewa and Ravensthorpe. Now, farmers have a new tool in their fight against the rodents.
- Holly Thompson
- Exclusive
- Perth
The tiny beetle that could wipe out half the trees in our cities
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are at huge risk if the shot-hole borer makes its way from Western Australia because the climate is more favourable to the pest.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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- Environmental protection
Fire ant discovery in park threatens major Brisbane festival
There are fears the outbreak could pose a major health risk to thousands of attendees.
- William Davis and Courtney Kruk
‘Don’t belong here’: Croc captured in Newcastle park
Wildlife carers are working to find a permanent home for the reptile abandoned in a suburban waterway.
- Jack Gramenz
Bat cave footage shows disease spread risk for first time
Camera traps were set up outside Uganda's "Python Cave".
Fire ant eradication attempts may be helping the invaders, study finds
Mass pesticides could be killing the ants’ predators and wasting millions of dollars, according to a new study on the contentious national program.
- Julius Dennis
‘Complacency crept in’: Australia defenceless against feral rabbit boom
Lack of research and development funding has left Australia without its key weapon against exponential growth of one of the most devastating pests.
- Mike Foley
Kylie’s yard is usually full of magpies. Now they’re dying, and she wants answers
In the last two weeks, Kylie Conroy has counted more than 30 birds that have died in her Inala backyard or been taken to the RSPCA wildlife hospital.
- Julius Dennis