Island council considers total ban on all new pet cats
By Tom Mann and Isabella Kelly
Kangaroo Island Council is considering banning the introduction of all cats to the island, in a move the mayor is calling the "last cat policy". If successful, the ban would make the South Australian island one of the world's biggest inhabited islands to be free of cats.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/kangaroo-island-pet-cat-ban-invasive-species-council-sa/106469132
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Island council considers total ban on all new pet cats
Kangaroo Island Council is considering banning the introduction of all cats to the island, in a move the mayor is calling the "last cat policy". If successful, the ban would make the South Australian island one of the world's biggest inhabited islands to be free of cats.
Cape York residents urged to make a plan to ride out Cyclone Narelle
By Conor Byrne and Adam Stephen
There are "places of refuge" but no designated cyclone shelters on Cape York Peninsula. Local leaders say residents need to make a plan to stay safe as a potential category four or five storm approaches the Queensland coast.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/cape-york-cyclone-shelters-places-of-refuge-cyclone-narelle/106468782
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Cape York residents urged to make a plan to ride out Cyclone Narelle
There are "places of refuge" but no designated cyclone shelters on Cape York Peninsula. Local leaders say residents need to make a plan to stay safe as a potential category four or five storm approaches the Queensland coast.
Matt Kean confirms federal government is asking states to impose coal caps
The federal government is facing resistance from the states over its request for caps on coal prices.
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