SYDNEY (29 March 2025)—NSW Government scientists have issued a damning condemnation of the state’s shark nets, stating that they could find ‘no evidence’ that shark nets decrease fatalities. The Response to the Shark Meshing (Bather Protection) Program 2023/2024 Annual Performance Report, was released late on Friday by the NSW Government’s...
April is Global Citizen Scientist Month! April is a month-long celebration of citizen science and its incredible contribution to advancing science. Citizen scientists can help collect data and collaborate with university researchers, field experts, government departments, and conservation organisations. Citizen scientists can be from all walks of life and levels...
A news report today stating shark net alternatives are not up to the task, has gotten the ire of conservation groups SYDNEY (24 March 2025)—A Daily Telegraph article, airing concerns over the removal of shark nets, is exactly the type of misinformation threatening our marine life and the safety of...
Shark nets in NSW will be removed on 31 March. They may never go back in – and it could make us safer. SYDNEY: 19 March 2025—Debate over the removal of shark nets is rightly a public safety issue, but questions are now being asked about whether the nets may...
If one wombat story can cause international outrage, what could 3,558 do? Unless you’ve been living underground, you would have seen the outrage caused when a U.S. tourist picked up a baby wombat for a few seconds of Instagram glory. She got her 15 minutes of fame—or infamy—and we hope...
Fair Go for Animals Day It’s time to give animals a fair go. Australia’s animal welfare system is broken and animals across the country are suffering as a result. But together, we have the power to fix it. The 10th of March is Fair Go for Animals Day, an opportunity...
As Cyclone Alfred wreaks havoc in Queensland and New South Wales, here are some links we hope will help keep you and your animals safe. National/General Tracking Tools BOM Cyclone Trackers: www.bom.gov.au/cyclone MetEye (for rainfall and wind forecasting): www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye Queensland (QLD) Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) - Queensland Cyclone...
Today is International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global celebration of the achievements and diversity of women. Held on 8 March every year, the day also serves as an opportunity to highlight the ongoing challenges and systemic barriers that hinder the progress toward gender equality. Through advocating for...
Australia is no stranger to extreme weather, but this summer has been particularly brutal – and the estimated fire season hasn’t even started. Devastating floods in Far North Queensland and raging bushfires in Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia have left already struggling communities reeling, and fragile ecosystems in further distress....
Coastal councils have spoken, and they want an end to shark nets. SYDNEY (26 February 2025)—Randwick Council, has, Tuesday night, voted no to the continued use of shark nets, meaning none of the eight councils with shark nets have supported their continued use. The NSW Government has consulted with...
Find out more about our new name and what it means for the future of Humane Society International, the true cost of shark control, why whales still need our help and helping young native wildlife, like Dexter the Wombat recover. Read More
A typical Australian summer means plenty of sun and sand. It’s a season characterised by activity-filled weekends, balmy evenings, and much-needed holidays. With 87 per cent of Australians living within 50km of the coast, it’s no wonder so much of our free time in summer is spent at the beach...
Our campaigns team can provide expert statements and are often interviewed for media stories on animal welfare and conservation. For all media inquiries, please contact our Head of Communications, Matthew Smeal, on 0434 483 493 or msmeal@humaneworld.org
