BLOGS

03.24.25

4 Citizen science projects to join around Australia!

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 of scientific understanding. This month […]

MEDIA RELEASES

03.24.25

Misinformation is the greatest threat to shark safety 

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 swimmers, says Humane World for […]

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03.19.25

Could removing shark nets make us safer? 

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 have placed beachgoers at greater […]

BLOGS

03.18.25

Holding a wombat or holding a mirror to Australia?

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 that all is well with […]

BLOGS News

03.10.25

Fair Go for Animals Day 2025

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 for us to unite and […]

BLOGS News

03.07.25

Cyclone Alfred: The resources you need

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 Warnings Website: www.bom.gov.au/qld Direct cyclone […]

BLOGS

03.06.25

International Women’s Day | Spotlighting women in STEM

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 women, we can work towards […]

BLOGS

03.04.25

No safe place to turn: Why climate action is more urgent than ever

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. These disasters are not isolated […]

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02.27.25

BREAKING NEWS: Randwick votes to remove shark nets

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 coastal councils over the future […]