by Ava Ferguson | Oct 16, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Health, News
Warmer temperatures have arrived and so have potentially deadly paralysis ticks. Pet owners are urged to stay up to date with tick prevention treatments and to often check their pet’s fur to avoid Vet fees that range from $5,000 to $10,000. Roughly 10,000 dogs are...
by Samuel Shillington | Aug 20, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Shark nets and drumlines are once again under scrutiny as the NSW Government considers installing the nets across five Illawarra beaches for the summer season. Since 2012, less than 5 per cent of the marine life caught by the nets are considered ‘target sharks’,...
by Tasmyn Haynes | Apr 29, 2020 | Govt & Politics, News
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...
