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‘Concerned’: Pressure on theme parks to dump koala cuddles

‘Concerned’: Pressure on theme parks to dump koala cuddles

The Gold Coast’s major theme parks are divided over the future of koala encounters after a scathing report exposed growing public unease about wildlife tourism practices.

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A whale calf trapped in a shark net. Pic: Scott Wilson / Envoy Foundation

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Shark net debate rages as whale calf freed off Gold Coast

A rescue operation to save a baby whale which became entangled off the Gold Coast has been successful, as the push for the removal of shark nets intensifies. SEE THE VIDEO

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Pomeranian spitz dog of black sable color sitting on elegant golden armchair in vintage style

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Are we treating pets better than people?

The rise of five-star pet hotels and designer doggie accessories has exposed an uncomfortable truth about where we direct our compassion in modern Australia, writes Ann Wason Moore.

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Peter Luker with a koala joey. Photo from the Ipswich Koala Protection Society (IKPS). Picture: IKPS

Well-known prison guard’s koala passion leaves lasting legacy

Corrections officer Peter Luker’s sudden death has devastated two communities, with colleagues and wildlife carers remembering a man who gave everything to help others.

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After suffering personal traumatic events, Kimberley Jane found new purpose by becoming a nationally accredited dog handler and working alongside her two therapy dogs Daisy-Anne (left) and Mickey to provide emotional support, and recently publishing a children's picture book about the role therapy dogs play in emotional wellbeing. Picture Glenn Hampson

Four paws and a second chance: The dogs healing jailed children

Inside Queensland’s youth detention cells, some unlikely visitors are transforming lives as teens connect with therapy dogs in ways they struggle to with humans. READ THE REMARKABLE STORY

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Marissa Treichel and Julieta Long ph 0433480197 .A group is recreating Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights music video at HOTA Outdoor Stage, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise. Pic Annette Dew

Hundreds become ‘Kate for a day’ in the most ‘Wuthering’ event on GC

Around 250 Kate Bushes have descended on the Gold Coast in a sea of red to recreate an iconic music video. FULL STORY

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Jasmine Corliss and Lily Corliss at Cocktails. Picture: Ricardo Lye

In Pictures: Nightspotting on the Gold Coast

Partygoers spent their weekend out and about on the Glitter strip. Were you spotted? SEE THE PICTURES

Don't feed the local swans

Unsuspecting wildlife attacks on the rise – and we’re to blame

Humans are being blamed for an apparent upsurge of aggressive behaviour from Gold Coast swans. SEE THE VIDEO

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One of a pair of brush turkeys who were shot with an arrow in Mudgeeraba. Picture: Supplied

Disturbing discovery: Bush turkeys shot with arrows

A pair of native bush turkeys have been spotted on the Gold Coast impaled by arrows, sparking an urgent search by wildlife authorities.

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Pets & wildlife

A still from the video showing an ibis in a cage at a bin area beside the Lonestar Tavern in Mermaid Waters.

Outrage as ibis seen caged beside pub’s rubbish bins

Images of an ibis caged beside bins at a popular Gold Coast pub have caused uproar on social media. Now authorities have weighed in. Here’s their verdict on what happened.

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Death Notices and Funerals

November 10 2004 News-GCB Journalist: Details:2004 Gold Coast Honours Awards at the Gold Coast Marriott Hotel Davvyd Brown and Henry Pic:Donna Cosford

‘Heartbroken’: Beloved Aussie icon dies after cancer battle

Tributes are flowing for the world-famous icon, who owns a bizarre accolade.

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HOLD COURIER MAIL EMBARGO MONDAY 30TH MARCH Dreamworlds Tiger Island manager Patrick Martin-Vegue and other handlers with the tigers who are now some of the only ones left at the park since it has shut. Picture: NIGEL HALLETT

Why drastic change is coming to beloved Dreamworld attraction

Dreamworld has made a huge decision regarding their hugely popular Tiger Island, one which could leave the animals stressed and depressed.

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An image from the Peggy and Molly the Magpie page posted on November 25. Picture: Facebook / Peggy and Molly.

‘We made an error’: Dept responds to bombshell Molly judgment

Department of Environment officials have issued their response to a bombshell court judgment that threw the fate of Molly the Magpie into fresh doubt.

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Art work for snake surgery

Watch: Snake goes under the knife after fight to death with fox

A carpet python has undergone surgery at a Gold Coast wildlife hospital after narrowing beating a fox in an epic battle to the death.

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