Australia faces its worst pet adoption downturn, with rates plunging to 60%. Rescue centres are overwhelmed, leading to the euthanasia of thousands of healthy animals annually. Urgent action is needed.
North Queensland communities are on high alert as a tropical low intensifies into a cyclone, expected to make landfall Sunday. Shelter-in-place warnings issued, airport closed. Follow live updates.
The Hunter RSPCA shelter in Rutherford has welcomed a rare influx of more than 20 mice needing homes. Shelter manager Ashley Gray-Wallis explains why these social creatures are unique low-cost pets.
Rhonda Essery of Townsville has been found guilty of illegally killing two greyhounds. The court case highlights serious animal welfare breaches. Read the full story and outcome.
Kim and Khloe Kardashian face backlash from PETA after gifting puppies for Christmas. The animal rights group urges adoption from shelters instead. Read the full story.
A 36-year-old man faces court after being arrested for allegedly displaying tattoos depicting designated hate symbols at a Newcastle beach on Christmas Eve. Read the full details.
Prince George joined his father, Prince William, to prepare Christmas lunch for 150 people at a London homeless shelter, echoing a poignant family tradition started by Princess Diana. See the heartwarming moment.
Find your new best friend! The Townsville Animal Care & Adoption Centre has slashed puppy adoption fees to just $99 for a limited time to clear kennels. Act now and give a dog a loving home.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.
Brett Taylor faces additional charges as police expand investigation into black-market end-of-life operation. Alleged ringleader accused of targeting vulnerable people.
Dumpling, an affable rescue pig at Rutherford RSPCA, is charming staff with his playful personality. This 'people piggy' desperately needs a loving forever home. Could you be his perfect match?
Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation faces parliamentary scrutiny while terminally ill residents await access to end-of-life choices.
Canberra doctors are divided over the territory's new voluntary assisted dying legislation, with some medical professionals raising significant ethical concerns about patient safety and palliative care alternatives.
Canberra residents now have access to voluntary assisted dying, marking a historic shift in end-of-life care options in the ACT. Learn about the eligibility criteria and safeguards.
The Australian Capital Territory has made history as voluntary assisted dying becomes legally accessible. Discover how the landmark legislation works, eligibility criteria, and safeguards.
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.