Albatross—a bird whose name conjures feelings of majesty, grace and solitude. They are the great navigators of the globe, soaring vast distances over lonely, wind-swept oceans. Here are 7 incredible facts that prove that albatross are the most fascinating of birds. (1) They’re massive Albatross are the largest of all flying birds with wingspans reaching up to 3.5m—almost as long as a car. The largest species is the...
Amendments to the NSW Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1979) tabled by the Minns Government contain some welcome progress for animal welfare in the state but ultimately fall short of expectations for more comprehensive reform. Welcome in the bill are provisions that will make it illegal to leave dogs...
Recently obtained numbers from the NSW Government’s Shark Meshing Program are the latest evidence of devastating bycatch caught in NSW shark nets. The numbers follow a review by the New South Wales Threatened Species Scientific Committee highlighting discrepancies and severe shortfalls in net inspections. The latest statistics from the NSW...
The rollout of shark bite trauma kits at 129 beaches along the NSW coastline on Tuesday are “a welcome addition to surf lifesavers’ toolkit,” says Humane World marine biologist. An announcement of the rollout of shark bite trauma kits at 129 New South Wales beaches from Surf Life Saving NSW...
Lawmakers vote down bill that would have allowed sale of kangaroo skins and meat products. Humane World for Animals applauds a Californian legislative committee for rejecting a bill that would have reopened the state to the commercial trade in kangaroo products. The California Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee voted...
(March 25, 2026)—An alliance of animal welfare groups is calling out Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan MP as stakeholders were informed that long-awaited reform to the state’s animal welfare legislation may not make it in front of parliament this year due to a busy agenda and fewer sitting days. The Australian...
SYDNEY (March 11, 2026)—Humane World for Animals Australia’s marine ecologist, Lawrence Chlebeck is warning against rising calls for a cull of bull sharks, urging Sydneysiders to instead call on their local MPs and relevant ministers to continue investing in technology that will actually keep swimmers safe. As an ecologist, field biologist and environmental consultant, Mr Chlebeck’s work has focused extensively on examining the efficacy of...
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 for us to unite and...
Locals and wildlife carers near Glenbog State Forest, backed by experts from a coalition of conservation organisations including Humane World for Animals, will meet with the Forestry Corporation of NSW on March 12 to defend crucial habitat for the Endangered greater glider and the Vulnerable yellow-bellied glider. SYDNEY (March...
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Five hours south of Sydney, in the high country of south-east New South Wales, Glenbog State Forest sits quietly on the edge of the escarpment. At first glance, it looks like many other native forests. But Glenbog is not just any forest. It is one of the few remaining high-elevation “cloud forests” in southern NSW. These are places where geography...
Across Australia, dingoes are slowly being recognised for what they are: Australia's local apex predator with deep cultural significance and an important ecological role. Yet in many jurisdictions they continue to be subjected to widespread lethal control through baiting, trapping and shooting, due to policies that still classify them as pests or biosecurity threats. In 2023, Victoria ended...
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