by Tasmyn Haynes | Apr 29, 2020 | Govt & Politics, News, TheStayHomer
The Australian government has announced wildlife parks, animal sanctuaries, zoos, and aquariums that are struggling with running costs during the coronavirus shutdown will have access to a $95 million support package. Attractions, including, Taronga Zoo and Sydney...
by Coen Ayres | Apr 29, 2020 | News, Tech & Research
A new grant has been welcomed as a step toward eliminating animal testing in science research. Illawarra animal rights activists say the $5,000 ‘Refine, Reduce and Replace’ research grant from University of Wollongong Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) is a...
by Laura Thomas | Nov 8, 2017 | Govt & Politics, News
New shark repelling technology will be introduced to North Wollongong beach this summer providing an eco-friendly alternative to keeping beachgoers safe. The Shark Shield, a device used to repel sharks via electrical pulses, is attached to jet skis to drive sharks...
by David Atherton | Oct 2, 2015 | News
It’s claimed the dog is ‘man’s best friend’, and new research at the Charles Perkins Centre in Sydney is putting it to the test. The centre is using dogs and other pets in recuperation and rehabilitation therapy of the elderly, people with mental illness,...
by Jonathan Weiss | May 29, 2015 | News
The Global Communicator’s Program’s end of session barbecue kicked off this afternoon, inviting students to have a sausage and socialise with people from across the world. The event featured a pop up zoo, and showed off some of Australia’s wildlife...
