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Dublin’s Andgar Piggery under investigation as harrowing footage emerges
A piggery in Dublin is under investigation by the RSPCA after reports of animal welfare concern. The SA branch confirmed that ...
‘Crisis’: Animal shelters across Australia are struggling to survive
Animal shelters around Australia are struggling financially, battling to keep their doors open or deali with long wait-lists ...
Australia's hermit crabs are in demand globally but some want the trade banned
They're a popular pet here and overseas, according to one Australian hermit crab business. But as it seeks a new permit to ...
The world wants Australia's hermit crabs — but some have big questions
They're a popular pet here and overseas, according to one Australian hermit crab business. But as it seeks a new permit to ...
Queensland's horrific lion attack shows wild animals should not be kept for our amusement
Last weekend, a woman was mauled by a lioness at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland, and lost her arm. The zoo, which keeps nine ...
The ACT wants dog owners to spend 3 hours a day with their pet. But quality, not quantity, matters most
We’ve genetically selected dogs to want to be with us, and unfortunately this means many don’t cope well when they’re alone.
The new head of RSL Victoria wants wellbeing, not welfare
Mark Schroffel has earned his stripes in Australia’s army. Now at the helm of RSL Victoria, he wants veterans to not just survive, but thrive. Mark Schroffel, no stranger to corporate speak himself, ...
Medicinal cannabis doctors on notice over drug-induced psychosis and rapid fire prescribing
The medical watchdog is cracking down on doctors writing thousands of scripts a month for medicinal cannabis, with ...
NT’s Indigenous affairs money: where did it go?
The Northern Territory government’s spending on Indigenous affairs must be audited to establish where huge sums of ...
Racing Queensland responds to criticism of ‘deadliest’ greyhound track
The body has insisted it takes animal welfare seriously following damning criticism of an $85 million greyhound track dubbed ...
Being kind to people – the new challenge for the public service
Anthony Albanese is calling for a kinder Australia. But new research shows a lack of kindness in the public service is ...
Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific
India: Tamil Nadu vocational training teachers hold state-wide strike; Odisha transport drivers strike for better conditions; Australia: Glencore coal miners strike for pay rise; New Zealand Uber ...