Fears tiny feral deer 'deliberately' reintroduced to NSW
By Michael Condon and Lara Webster

Standing only 70 centimetres tall, the hog deer has not been seen in the state for more than a decade, but poses a significant environmental threat.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/feral-hog-deer-found-southern-new-south-wales/106520280

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Fears tiny feral deer 'deliberately' reintroduced to NSW

Standing only 70 centimetres tall, the hog deer has not been seen in the state for more than a decade, but poses a significant environmental threat. 

Western Australia at risk of mouse plague 'spiralling out of control'
By Joanna Prendergast and Chloe Henville

Grain paddocks in Western Australia are filled with thousands of mice which are making their way into residential areas.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/wa-mice-plague-warning-farmers/106518130

#Pests #AgriculturalPestControl #Environment #GrainGrowing #JoannaPrendergast #ChloeHenville

Western Australia at risk of mouse plague 'spiralling out of control'

Grain paddocks in Western Australia are filled with thousands of mice which are making their way into residential areas.

Shooters deployed to curb Kangaroo Island's big little corella problem
By Caroline Horn and Narelle Graham

Thermal imaging, infrared technology and crack marksmanship are deployed to battle the island's growing little corella population.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/little-corellas-shooting-program-kangaroo-island/106514852

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Shooters deployed to curb Kangaroo Island's big little corella problem

Thermal imaging, infrared technology and crack marksmanship are deployed to battle the island's growing little corella population.