Bruce Miller fell into an old, abandoned well while walking on Raymond Island, Victoria. Rescued by emergency services and the local community within an hour, he was unharmed.
South Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case, prompting wildlife rescuers to call for support to establish a dedicated treatment facility. Veterinarians are hesitant to treat wild birds due to risks, while experts warn of potential significant mortality events in native wildlife.
Rapid urban expansion in Armstrong Creek, near Geelong, is encroaching on Lake Connewarre's wetlands, threatening wildlife and the long-standing tradition of duck hunting. Residents and wildlife rescuers express concerns about poor planning and potential bans on hunting due to increased proximity to new housing.
Victoria's Game Management Authority (GMA) faces accusations of bias, allegedly doxxing anti-duck shooting campaigners and failing to police hunters. Critics fear a proposed merger into 'Outdoor Recreation Victoria' will exacerbate these issues, with concerns raised about the hunting lobby's influence.
Victoria's Game Management Authority (GMA) faces accusations of bias towards duck hunters and bullying anti-shooting campaigners. Critics claim the GMA posts personal details of fined rescuers online, leading to threats, and that the agency prioritizes managing protesters over policing hunters. Concerns are rising ahead of the GMA's merger into a new body, Outdoor Recreation Victoria.
