This is a follow-up to Susan’s informative piece on dingos last year. Herewith, more background and latest information on what is happening to this persecuted native species — a strong totem animal for many indigenous people; an important part of the natural ecosystem; and dear to most dog lovers. THE DINGO
Author: Susan Cruttenden
Hunting like a Teddy Bear’s Picnic?
HuntFest: undemocratic Eurobodalla history THE EUROBODALLA SHIRE Council has ignored or trivialised community attitudes towards the leasing of land in the heart of Narooma to the local Shooters Club for the purpose of a HuntFest. There was very little initial publicity and people who were alarmed by the decision in 2012 to
Another Australian on the Threatened Species List: The Dingo
Why save Corunna Forest?
NSW logging plans expand TILBA TILBA ON the South Coast of NSW is a beautiful village surrounded by bushland at the foothills of Gulaga Mountain, and close by the clean, clear waters of Lake Corunna. Local residents, many of whom are indigenous, are protesting against logging in the area, on the grounds
The Australian Dingo: step back from persecution
Our South Coast correspondent Susan Cruttenden visited some Dingoes and people who love Canis Dingo for this report on the indigenous Australian species that — since colonial introduction of introduced stock — has been demonised, shot and poisoned. The dingo in fact offers vital ecosystem services as apex predator, keeping
Animals in the Wild
THE ANIMALS IN THE WILD photographic competition was held again this year. It is an initiative of David Shoebridge, Greens member of the Legislative Council who continues to offer practical support to the many people who oppose the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s granting of an extended lease of crown land to
Mistreatment of sheep: what would Mort think?
Dancing with ‘Roos
The ACT parks department is shedding blood in our regional backyard at Googong reserve and in Canberra parks – killing “protected” wildlife for the ninth year in a row. In the following story, our south-coast correspondent provides a timely reminder that many Australian citizens here and on the coast take
National Firearms Amnesty. Success or failure?
Comment by Susan Cruttenden. THERE ARE SOME important questions that need to be answered before the success or failure of the National Gun Amnesty can be properly determined. The terms of the amnesty varied from one jurisdiction to another, the ACT being one of the few with a social conscience prepared to
Reflecting on the treasures of the Deua and gold mining
FLOWING THROUGH wilderness and national park, the Deua River (which later becomes the Moruya River) provides our coastal communities with water for households and farming as well as a pristine environment for native animals and birds such as the platypus and the azure kingfisher. This environment has been captured in Stuart