Delivery driver called out after dog eats package
A Queensland family has taken to social media to slam a courier company after a package was dropped off over a fence which resulted in their dog requiring emergency medical treatment.
Pets And Wildlife
Public called to exercise ‘duty of care’ as pound’s after-hours drop boxes close
The public has been called to exercise duty of care over animals found wandering, as a regional Qld council announces the closure of its after-hours drop boxes.
Cafe catches unexpected biscuit thief
A wildlife advocate was called to a Darling Downs cafe after a worker found an unexpected customer, munching into their stash of biscuits.
Council urged to step up after ‘encouraging’ koala numbers revealed
‘Encouraging’ trends within the Toowoomba region’s koala population have prompted advocates to call on the council to increase efforts to further protect the beloved marsupial.
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Animal shows teach kids about conserving native Aussie wildlife
Wildlife shows at the Cobb+Co Museum have been teaching kids these school holidays about the importance of caring for our iconic native Australian wildlife and about conservation.
Shocking video: Brown snakebite leaves man fighting for life
The exact moment a man suffered multiple snake bites on his hand has been caught on camera after he mistakenly identified the reptile as a ‘harmless tree snake’.
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.
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.
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.
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