Animals
New paper refutes experiments on monkeys
The use of primates in research has long been argued as beneficial for medical breakthroughs. However, a new paper published......
Free range egg decision confusing for consumers: Choice
Consumer advocate group Choice is calling on people to boycott 19 egg producers for allegedly misleading customers to be certified......
Assistance dogs lending a paw to dementia patients
Assistance dogs are a lifesaver to many Australians suffering with various disabilities. Recently, trails placing assistance dogs within the home......
From fabulous to the feral: Australian wildlife in the spotlight
Today, March 3rd, is World Wildlife Day – a day dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness of wild animal and......
Species on the Move: The impact of climate change
Hundreds of scientists have convened in Hobart this week to take part in the Species on the Move climate change......
From bee killer to bee saviour
Lynton Paddick is a pest controller, but he says that killing bees never felt quite right to him. Bees are......
Recovery plans for endangered species aren’t working: report
Environment groups say endangered species are being threatened by mining and development projects in critical habitats and proposed conservation rules......
Egg labelling: A scrambled mess
What does ‘free range’ really mean when you buy eggs? Some farmers are upset that there is no legal standard......
Life’s a gamble for horses in the Melbourne Cup
Today marked the 155th Melbourne Cup – a day where thousands around the country gather to bet on their lucky......
From bee killer to bee saviour
Lynton Paddick is a pest controller, but he says that killing bees never felt quite right to him. Bees are......