Wildlife carers stunned by surge of premature flying fox births across NSW
Experienced wildlife carers have been overwhelmed by unprecedented rates of flying foxes giving birth to premature pups across…
Flying fox influx overruns Mount Isa suburb ‘like a cloud coming over’
As dusk settles over the outback city of Mount Isa a dark plume rises from the trees surrounding…
Call for council crackdown as Aussies ignore $395 fine for common backyard item: ‘Real shame’
Despite the $395 fine in place, many Australian households continue to use illegal fruit tree nets in their…
Aussies urged to make small change to their fences amid annual ‘mass event’
While most Aussies are looking forward to the end of winter, a dedicated group of animal rescuers is…
Notorious Aussie fenceline exposed amid deadly annual event: ‘Hundreds in a week’
While most Aussies are looking forward to the end of winter, a dedicated group of animal rescuers is…
Hundreds of flying fox pups starving to death in wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle
Wildlife rescuers are scrambling to try to save hundreds of flying fox pups after the Northern Territory’s native…
Drivers warned to use ‘extreme caution’ after reports 1,000 animals disorientated by sudden event
Investigations are underway after reports that masses of roosting grey-headed flying foxes have been displaced. Large numbers of…
Warning over common backyard item with on-the-spot fine of $395: ‘Didn’t know they were illegal’
Green-thumbed Aussies lucky enough to have a fruit tree in their yard have been reminded about the dangers…
Sad discovery on apartment balcony highlights ‘depressing’ trend across Australia
As thousands of new apartments are built across Australia, an increasing number of wild animals are becoming trapped…
Dire prediction during five-hour window of extreme heat: ‘Dead everywhere’
The temperature is expected to soar beyond 45 degrees in parts of Victoria on Tuesday, and it’s predicted…
Man removes 18km of barbed wire fencing from Victorian property to save wildlife
When conservation photographer Doug Gimesy moved to his property in the Otways in south-west Victoria last year, he…
North Queensland health authorities issue warning over flying foxes after more exposures
A health warning has been issued for parts of north Queensland after dozens of people have been bitten…