CONNIE SAVAGE The RSPCA’s Big Adopt Out returns to Brisbane for it’s seventh year this Saturday, bringing animal rescue groups from across Queensland together to rehome hundreds of animals. There will be around 300 cats and dogs up … [Read more...]
Walk targets farm animal maltreatment
Aug 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BRITTINY EDWARDS More than 80 supporters are expected to walk the streets through Brisbane City and Southbank this Sunday as part of the annual Walk for Farm Animals, which raises awareness of the maltreatment of farm animals. Farm … [Read more...]
Dog market celebrates AWLQ’s 60th birthday
Aug 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
CONNIE SAVAGE Australia’s biggest dog market event, Paws at the Park, returns to the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds this Saturday to celebrate Animal Welfare League Queensland’s (AWLQ) 60th birthday and showcase the best of Brisbane and Gold Coast’s dog … [Read more...]
Festival raises awareness for endangered whales
Aug 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
KRISTINA TRAJKOVSKI Marine mammal research organisation Humpbacks and High-rises is holding the Gold Coast’s first whale festival on August 31 to raise awareness of endangered marine animals. Humpbacks and High-rises (HHR) is a … [Read more...]
Cruelty free cosmetics rise in popularity
Oct 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
EDEN PARKES People use makeup to feel good, but the rising issue of cruelty in animal testing is threatening that feeling for many. Animal testing submits mice, rabbits, dogs, monkeys, birds and other species to a scientific process that may … [Read more...]
Juggling birds with beds has benefits
Oct 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MADDISON MANGAN Kathryn Killingback sells beds for a living, but when it comes to native birdlife she isn’t prepared to take their survival lying down. The Burleigh Waters businesswoman has rescued more than 600 native animals during the past … [Read more...]
Feeding birds does more harm than good
Sep 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
LUCY REES Feeding the birds is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, but can be detrimental to the health of ducks, swans and other aquatic animals. Lucy Rees talks to a local wildlife rescuer to learn more about the harmful effect bread has on the … [Read more...]
Cows find safe haven in hinterland
Sep 16, 2018 by Leave a Comment
JAKE DAY In the Sunshine Coast hinterland is a little-known haven for cows that have been re-homed from beef and dairy farms around the South East. The cows have all been “rescued” by one man, Anthony Walsgott. Mr Walsgott has given a home … [Read more...]
