New home for rare wombats on Threatened Species Day
A project to bring one of Australia’s most endangered species back from the brink has entered its second stage in line with Threatened Species Day.
Pets And Wildlife
Barking mad: Dog owners put on a tight leash as fines hiked
Dog owners have been put on notice by councils across Queensland following the introduction of tough new laws and penalties for dog attacks and uncontrolled canines. DETAILS.
‘Death stretch’: Calls for change after koalas killed on busy highway
The sight of dead koalas on the side of a busy Queensland highway has prompted calls for more to be done to save our iconic Australian wildlife. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES.
‘Phenomenal’: How philanthropists helped deliver $1.3m RSPCA clinic
Thousands of lost, surrendered and injured pets and wildlife will be treated on the Darling Downs, after mega-donors funded the RSPCA’s newest vet clinic.
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First in a century: Ultra-rare bird spotted in Toowoomba parkland
Just weeks after the world’s rarest parrot was discovered in Toowoomba, an even rarer feathered creature has been spotted north of the city — and it’s causing a stir in the birdwatching community.
Where to find the ‘world’s rarest parrot’ in Toowoomba
It’s a bird that’s earned the attention of Hollywood celebrities for its rarity — now the critically-endangered species has been spotted in Toowoomba.
‘Selfish and lazy’: Aussie dog poo debate erupts
Hundreds of Aussies have slammed pet owners who admitted they would rather leave their dog’s poo in public rather than pick up after them. Have your say.
Meet the platypus who won’t stop swimming
Found near-starved and drowned in a Brisbane storm drain, a platypus has made an incredible comeback, but his survival depends on his carer finding the money to pay for his expensive $800 a week diet.
‘I’ve been bitten 1000 times’: snake catcher reveals near death moments
Queensland snake catcher on his multiple near-death experiences. Plus he reveals the frightening places where snakes are hiding in your home as Queensland heads into its worst stake season ever. WATCH NOW
Listed: SEQ’s top 25 doggy day cares
They have four legs instead of two, but an increasing number of Queenslanders are sending their ‘fur babies’ to doggy day care centres more than ever before. See our list of the best.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Snake catcher devastated after python ‘strangled’
A Queensland snake catcher has been brought ‘close to tears’ after a python was allegedly purposely killed on a CBD street. There were reports two people had been seen ‘strangling’ the snake.
WATCH: Underwater footage as great white circles family’s boat
A Mooloolaba family has captured on video a ‘once in a lifetime’ encounter with a great white shark using their go pro. See their amazing footage.
‘D**khead’ caught on video fishing metres from huge croc
A shocking video of a “d**ckhead” fisho casually flicking lures on a sandbank of a Far North river literally metres from a huge saltwater croc has divided the internet.
‘Creating change’: Meet the young activist saving critically endangered animals
He may only be nine-years-old but age is just a number to this passionate Toowoomba advocate who has started an initiative designed to save the lives of critically endangered animals.
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