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Smart traps were positioned around the Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup.

cat trapPremiumSmart feral cat and fox traps tested in Tambellup

A number of traps have been placed around the Tambellup Water Reserve area on a trial basis to test their effectiveness in controlling the growing populations of feral cats and European foxes in the region.

Melissa Sheil

Perth Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its breeding program of the endangered Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo.

AnimalsIconic Aussie cutie arrives at Perth Zoo breeding program

Perth Zoo has welcomed a new addition to its breeding program.

Brooke Rolfe

Kellerberrin farmer and Perth Royal Show volunteer Gordon Curtis pictured with his kelpie, Chloe.

AgriculturePremiumKellerberrin farmer to parade kelpies in Royal Roundup

Kellerberrin farmer Gordon Curtis will parade his two pups, Marvin and Chloe, in the yard dog demonstration and inaugural Royal Roundup where they will herd more than 100 sheep into two separate groups.

Jessica Evensen

Ten dead lions were found in the Ndutu region of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. (Rita Mu/AAP PHOTOS)

AnimalsPremiumTen lions found dead in Tanzania in suspected poisoning

Tanzanian authorities say 10 lions found dead in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are suspected to have been poisoned.

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Gosta was just nine weeks old when he collapsed on the journey to his new home — now the narcoleptic puppy is a global TikTok star.

So cute!VideoGosta the puppy who passes out with excitement melts hearts

Gosta was just nine weeks old when he collapsed on the journey to his new home. Now the narcoleptic puppy is a global TikTok star.

Troy de Ruyter

A possum pair were reunited in a wetsuit at the weekend at a holiday park in Broadwater.

Wetsuit cuddlesPremiumWetsuit proves a snug fit for South West possum pair

These critically-endangered western ringtail possums may not have caught a wave, but they certainly looked ready to hit the surf after being reunited in a holidaymaker’s wetsuit.

Madelin Hayes

Research has been conducted into training giant African pouched rats to detect contaminated soil. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumHero rats tasked with detecting contaminated soil

African giant pouched rats could be used to detect soil that has been contaminated with petroleum, posing health risks to communities.

Catherine Bouris

With the duckling season underway, the organisation says it needs as much help it can get to care for the influx of young birds.

Wildlife Adorable opportunity for West Aussies who love ducklings

WA wildlife has offered up and opportunity for West Aussie animal lovers.

Amy Cavender

Red-tailed Phascogale photographed at Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary.

WA NEWSPremiumSurprise Wheatbelt boom in return of elusive marsupial

Dozens of Australia’s most elusive carnivorous marsupials have been found in record numbers in WA’s Wheatbelt region.

Perth Zoo is marking 30 years of the native species breeding program. Pictured is the white bellied frog Justin Benson-Cooper

WA NewsPremiumHow Perth Zoo is bringing native species back from the brink

The little-known, behind the scenes program is responsible for bringing several WA species back from the brink of extinction.

Rhianna Mitchell

Five-year-old Milos Dvorak is counting down the days until he and his much-loved pony, Hashie, take centre stage at the Royal Show.

ROYAL SHOWMeet the youngest royal show equestrian contestant

Five-year-old Milos is counting down the days until he and his much-loved pony, Hashie, take centre stage at the Royal Show.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Ben Harvey's farting dog Clancy.

Ben HarveyBored of Ben Harvey’s dog columns? Get a whiff of this then

I don’t think you could get a less newsworthy topic if you tried!

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

Feeding wild dolphins has been shown to lower reproduction and young survival.

WA NewsThe simple act that could wipe out WA’s dolphin population

Dolphins in Western Australia – and across the country – could be pushed toward extinction twice as fast as would otherwise have been the case due to one simple act, a new study has revealed.

Zosia Melanczuk

Kendenup’s Margaret Fraser has been told by the Shire of Plantagenet that she cannot keep roosters on her property.

Fowl playPremiumShire tells prize-winning breeder she cannot keep roosters

A devastated, prize-winning breeder of chickens believes the Shire of Plantagenet has gone cock-a-doodle-do after she was told by the council that she cannot keep roosters on her Kendenup property.

Claire Middleton

There are concerns bird flu may get to little penguins on Penguin Island.

Bird fluVic penguins get vaxxed while Rocko’s colony remains at risk

While bird flu vaccinations are being rolled out among little penguin populations over east, there are no concrete plans in place to protect Rockingham’s iconic yet declining colony. 

Rachel Fenner

News. Joey joy at Yanchep National Park. The Yanchep National Park have announce the birth of a joey to parents Poppy and Franklin Doogsie in the 2025-26 breeding season. DBCA

AnimalsAdorable koala joey born in WA to be named by park visitors

There’s a tiny new face peeking out at Yanchep National Park, where the resident koala colony is celebrating the arrival of a new joey.

Amy Cavender

News. A juvenile humpback whale has been stranded at Port Kennedy Foreshore east of Bridport Point, in the City of Rockingham.

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Heavy machinery brought in to remove dead whale

The humpback whale that died after becoming stranded in shallow water off Port Kennedy will be removed from the beach by the end of the day.

Brooke Rolfe

Humpback whales aren't shy about snacking while migrating off Australia's coast, research suggests. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AnimalsPremiumWhale feeding a delight for both tourism and science

A collaboration between Australian researchers and tourism operators has unearthed surprising results about the feeding habits of migratory humpback whales.

Annabelle Banfield

DBCA say it is not looking good for the beached whale.

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‘Likely not a great outcome’ for whale beached off WA coast

Experts are bracing for a grim outcome as a stranded 10-metre humpback whale in shallow water off Port Kennedy beach is unlikely to survive.

Caitlin Vinci and Caleb Runciman

Albany's wild pigeon population has risen alarmingly in past years.

pesky pigeonsCity to deal with increasing feral pigeon flocks ‘humanely’

The large flocks of feral pigeons roosting in the eaves of Albany’s main street buildings will be dealt with via a “co-ordinated and humane” management program, according to the City of Albany. 

Melissa Sheil

Argent chairman Roby Zomer said one in four dogs suffered cancer after the age of 10.

HealthPremiumWA minnow pushes into US with medicinal cannabis dog therapy

A Perth-based junior biopharmaceutical company is expanding into the lucrative US market with its medicinal cannabis drug, initially targeting dogs suffering cancer.

Rebecca Le May

WA’s iconic black swan is among the 20 bird species on the State’s priority list.

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Black swan, pink cockatoo top WA’s vaccine priority birds

More than 20 WA bird species — including the black swan, pink cockatoo and western ground parrot — have been included on the State Government’s priority list for vaccination against bird flu.

Rhianna Mitchell

Footage of a bird flu vaccine trial underway for Black Cockatoos at Perth Zoo Perth Zoo

WA NewsVideoPremiumBird flu vaccine trial for Perth Zoo’s black cockatoos

A WA-first bird flu vaccine trial is underway at Perth Zoo, initially targeting the threatened black cockatoo as part of growing nationwide efforts to protect native wildlife.

Rhianna Mitchell

Albany Town Hall is a favourite roosting spot for the pigeons.

flock offPremiumFight waging against ‘plague proportions’ of pigeons in city

A growing population of pigeons is wreaking havoc in Albany‘s CBD, with their acidic droppings damaging buildings, costing businesses thousands in clean up fees and posing a health hazard.

Melissa Sheil