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The drugs that make dogs’ bones shatter
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The drugs that make dogs’ bones shatter

The state government moved to head off mounting controversy over allegations of horrific animal cruelty by announcing a review into the greyhound industry.

  • by Christopher Harris and Jordan Baker

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Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu

Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.

  • by Mike Foley
The world’s toughest lion broke an epic record. Australians were filming

The world’s toughest lion broke an epic record. Australians were filming

Jacob the lion has survived being mauled, trapped and gored. Now his life – charted by an Australian biologist – has a dramatic new chapter.

  • by Angus Dalton
New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing
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New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing

An explosive report by greyhound racing’s former chief vet alleges a litany of welfare issues ranging from appalling animal distress to the discovery of burned and frozen carcasses.

  • by Jordan Baker
Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report

Premier rules out shutting down greyhound racing in NSW after explosive report

Chris Minns says greyhound racing will continue in NSW, but has promised an investigation into allegations of systemic animal welfare issues.

  • by Christopher Harris
Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
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Explosive report alleges ‘morass of exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing

The former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW has claimed that the industry is barbaric, immoral and unsustainable, and leaders are inflating the number of re-homed dogs.

  • by Jordan Baker
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‘Incredible’ first-time footage reveals intimate life of blue whales

‘Incredible’ first-time footage reveals intimate life of blue whales

A decade-long Australian citizen science project has unveiled the extraordinary videos.

  • by Angus Dalton
The platypus ‘hoax’ that tricked the world, but illuminated a different animal wonder

The platypus ‘hoax’ that tricked the world, but illuminated a different animal wonder

One viral specimen had platypus experts snatching up UV torches. They were sorely disappointed – but many other animals glow brilliantly after dark.

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Lone Pine sanctuary in Brisbane bans koala cuddles

Lone Pine sanctuary in Brisbane bans koala cuddles

The Brisbane koala sanctuary has ended the popular practice at the tourist attraction, citing “increasingly strong” visitor feedback.

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Medicare for pets? Government urged to consider subsidising vet fees

The state government should consider subsidising pet care to address burnout, stress and suicide among vets, a NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends.

  • by Amber Schultz
Wild Thang crowned world’s ugliest dog after five tries

Wild Thang crowned world’s ugliest dog after five tries

Perhaps it’s his pink tongue, or the way his eyes poke out from a mop of frizzy fur, but Wild Thang has made judges’ hearts sing.

  • by Aimee Ortiz