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Dog owner calls for vigilance after cavoodles ingest toxic substances at Taree park
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (183+ words) NBN News A Taree dog owner is calling for vigilance after her two cavoodles ingested toxic substances at a local park. Kathryn Bell says it's made her reconsider letting the dogs off-leash. Peninsula businesses feel the pinch after suspended ferry…...
Snappy the crocodile being moved to Rockhampton
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (91+ words) NBN News One of the Coffs Coast's most recognisable residents is preparing to say goodbye. Snappy the crocodile is relocating to Rockhampton " financial pressures forcing the closure of his home, Reptile World. Thousands gather for CWA annual state conference in…...
Return of koalas to land south of Evans Head being celebrated – NBN News
3+ week, 4+ day ago (26+ words) Indigenous rangers are celebrating the return of koalas to a parcel of land, ravaged by the Black Summer fires, south of Evans Head. A combination of...
Great Nundle Dog Race gets hundreds of tails wagging – NBN News
3+ week, 6+ day ago (24+ words) Wagging tails filled the streets of Nundle today, for the annual Great Nundle Dog Race. The event, raising funds for the local primary school....
Hunter animal shelters receive $150, 000 boost to keep doors open
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (97+ words) NBN News There's been a funding boost for animal shelters across the Hunter, to prevent them from shutting down. It comes as the state government admits it's struggling to handle the number of domestic animals being abandoned. Central Coast Heart…...
Study finds flies to be as effective at pollinating berries as honeybees
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (106+ words) NBN News Usually pesky insects that are quickly shooed away, the humble fly, could soon be used in Australia as an important agricultural tool. A recent University of New England study finding two species of fly were able to pollinate…...
Port Stephens Koala Hospital benefits from $3 million grant
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) Port Stephens Koala Hospital has had its research capability expanded, thanks to a multi-million dollar grant. The aim - to help shore-up the species' future, by hopefully moving closer to a cure for Port Stephens Koala Hospital has had its research…...
Whale washes ashore the Central Coast amidst spate of strandings off the coastline
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (118+ words) Investigations are continuing after a whale washed ashore on the Central Coast earlier this week. There's been a string of recent strandings along the New South Wales coastline, all of the same specie Investigations are continuing after a whale washed…...
Coffs Harbour RSPCA call to find forever homes for long-termers
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (92+ words) NBN News Coffs Harbour RSPCA is hoping to see some of its long term animals find their forever home, this National Adoption Month. They've teamed up with Royal Canin, to help entice future pet owners to consider adopting. Marine Rescue…...
Industry experts say time for talk is over for feral pig issue
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (101+ words) Industry leaders believe more practical solutions are needed to control feral pigs across regional New South Wales. It comes as the state government prepares to review current measures. Hundreds ride for Gabriella Thompson Crowds flock to Moonbi-Kootingal Motor Show SEARCH…...