Pets & Animals

26 June 2026

Upper Caboolture project to aid Greater Gliders

A University of the Sunshine Coast project in Upper Caboolture has secured almost $100,000 in state funding to help improve conservation efforts for one of Queensland’s most iconic threatened species, the greater glider. The project is among 13 initi...

21 June 2026

Dachshunds to shine at Show fashion parade

The Woodford Show is set to go to the dogs this weekend, with a brand-new Dachshund Fashion Parade promising plenty of laughs, wagging tails and creative costumes on the second day of the show, June 20. Taking place at the Woodford Showgrounds, the p...

19 June 2026

New hope for dogs with skin problems

Adelaide University researchers and industry partners have uncovered scientific evidence that daily probiotic and postbiotic supplementation can significantly boost gut and skin health in dogs, offering an alternative to antibiotics. The findings, pu...

19 June 2026

Winter warning for pets as vet claims spike

New pet insurance claims data have highlighted the added health pressures winter can place on pets, with a notable spike in mobility and joint-related conditions during the colder months. According to RSPCA Pet Insurance CEO, Brad Smith, claims for t...

4 June 2026

Community rallies behind Bay turtles

Moreton Bay’s marine turtles took centre stage last month as community members gathered for a the Moreton Bay Turtle Expo on May 9, raising awareness of the growing threats facing one of the region’s most iconic species. Hosted by the Environmental S...

30 May 2026

Turtle nesting season brings hope to Moreton

Six of the world’s seven species of marine turtle have been recorded in Moreton Bay and this season there were 26 loggerhead turtle nests recorded on Bribie Island within the Moreton Bay boundary. Rising sand temperatures due to climate change are ma...

22 May 2026

Cost crisis pushes pet surrenders

A national pet adoption campaign is returning to North Lakes this month as rescue groups warn financial pressure is leaving more Australians unable to afford to keep their pets. With nearly 8,000 rescue pets currently searching for homes across Austr...

9 May 2026

Therapy dog helps ease dental anxiety in Burpengary

A BURPENGARY dental clinic is adopting a different approach to tackling one of the biggest barriers to oral health: patient anxiety. Proactive Dental has introduced Winston, a trained therapy dog, to help patients manage anxiety during visits. The in...

6 May 2026

Endangered gliders found at 11 new sites across Moreton

Southern Greater Glider distribution in Moreton Bay is greater than initially thought, with the endangered species having been detected at 11 new locations across the City. The nocturnal marsupial originally only had one known site at Sheep Station C...