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A juvenile humpback whale has tragically drowned after becoming entangled in a shark net at Coledale Beach, NSW, marking yet another failure of the NSW Shark Meshing Program. The young whale, like thousands of others migrating along Australia’s east coast, was on its southerly journey back to Antarctica when it became ensnared. This whale never made it home. Despite the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) claiming to remove shark nets during the whale migration season,

In the age of ancestral diets, wellness influencers, and “clean girl” aesthetics, there’s a growing trend toward beauty products made from unexpected sources: cow fat, snail slime, and even salmon sperm. Promoted as “natural,” “non-toxic,” or “ancestral,” these animal-derived products are quickly gaining traction, often in response to public distrust of synthetic ingredients and concern over microplastics, parabens, and so-called “forever chemicals.” But behind the glossy cla

Reducing meat consumption is widely recognised as a key strategy in tackling both environmental degradation and public health burdens. Yet despite growing awareness, meat remains deeply entrenched in daily diets across high-income countries. A new study published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems offers fresh insight into why, and how to change it. Authored by Chris MacDonald of the University of Cambridge, the paper explores the psychological barriers that keep consu

The Queensland’s Department of Primary Industries has been issuing near-identical letters to those who raise concerns about the recent...

A new national survey co-funded by the Envoy Foundation and conducted by the University of Sydney and YouGov has delivered a clear...

On Saturday 27th September, three more humpback whales were found entangled in Queensland shark nets, two at Rainbow Beach and one at...

On the afternoon of Wednesday, 17 September, a mother whale and her calf were found entangled in lethal shark nets off Noosa, Queensland....

The 2024/25 shark culling season in New South Wales has been characterised by uncertainty and controversy. Marked by ongoing scrutiny,...

When it comes to the debate surrounding shark mitigation methods, two fundamentally different tools are often confused by the mainstream...

As Australia grapples with its deadliest year for drowning fatalities in recorded history, the uncomfortable truth becomes harder to...

Australia’s environment law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, is heading for its most significant...

Tasmania has taken a bold and humane step—announcing a full phase-out of greyhound racing by 30 June 2029 , aligning with the conclusion...

With the recent announcement of the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) trial removal of just three shark nets out of the 51...

Since April this year, shark nets have been removed from New South Wales waters to accommodate whale migration, and unless the Minns...

Switzerland has taken a bold step forward in the fight against animal cruelty, becoming the first European country to ban the import of...

Humpback whales are among the most iconic marine species to visit Queensland’s coast. But each year, these majestic creatures face a...

When it comes to the long-running debate over shark nets in New South Wales, no beach captures the contradictions, confusion, and...