New footage reveals Gold Coast under feral deer siege
31 May, 2025
New footage shows invasive chital deer roaming near Gold Coast suburban streets, sparking concern over traffic risks and environmental damage.
New footage shows invasive chital deer roaming near Gold Coast suburban streets, sparking concern over traffic risks and environmental damage.
The Invasive Species Council has slammed news today that the Minns government will establish a feral goat, cat and pig bounty, despite overwhelming evidence that it will waste taxpayers money and make no difference to the numbers of these invasive species.
The Invasive Species Council has criticised the latest Victorian Budget for failing to invest in the state’s collapsing biodiversity and the growing threat of invasive species – despite overwhelming community support for action.
The Invasive Species Council is warning that the latest detection of fire ants on the Sunshine Coast is its most significant yet and a signal that the area might be harbouring many more undetected nests.
New government figures released today confirm a dramatic drop in the number of feral horses across the surveyed areas of Kosciuszko National Park, with the latest government estimates suggesting between 1,500 and 6,000 feral horses remain in the park.
The NSW Parliament has debated whether to repeal the controversial Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act, following a powerful, community-led campaign that saw 11,331 people sign a petition calling for the law to be scrapped.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the appointment of Senator Murray Watt as Minister for the Environment and Julie Collins as Minister for Agriculture, urging the Albanese Government to build on the momentum of the last term and deliver bold, practical action on invasive species.
The Invasive Species Council congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election win – and welcomes the return of a strong crossbench committed to action to protect Australian wildlife.
The Invasive Species Council is calling on the Minns government to urgently adopt the sweeping reforms recommended in the NSW Invasive Species Management Review, released today by the Natural Resources Commission.
The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on all parties to commit federal support to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades.
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment that major parties failed to commit to critical yellow crazy ant funding before voting commenced – warning that years of hard work and millions of dollars could be lost without urgent action.
Calls for all parties to seize a landmark opportunity to back 2 globally significant invasive species eradication programs in South Australia.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process.
The Invasive Species Council warns that confusion about the implications of a Weed of National Significance (WONS) listing for buffel grass could undermine efforts to tackle one of Australia’s most damaging invaders.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed today’s federal election commitments from the Australian Greens, applauding the party’s pledge to dramatically boost investment in nature and establish a Land and Sea Country Commissioner, an independent First Nations voice to guide environmental protection and management.
New footage shows invasive chital deer roaming near Gold Coast suburban streets, sparking concern over traffic risks and environmental damage.
The Invasive Species Council has slammed news today that the Minns government will establish a feral goat, cat and pig bounty, despite overwhelming evidence that it will waste taxpayers money and make no difference to the numbers of these invasive species.
The Invasive Species Council has criticised the latest Victorian Budget for failing to invest in the state’s collapsing biodiversity and the growing threat of invasive species – despite overwhelming community support for action.
The Invasive Species Council is warning that the latest detection of fire ants on the Sunshine Coast is its most significant yet and a signal that the area might be harbouring many more undetected nests.
New government figures released today confirm a dramatic drop in the number of feral horses across the surveyed areas of Kosciuszko National Park, with the latest government estimates suggesting between 1,500 and 6,000 feral horses remain in the park.
The NSW Parliament has debated whether to repeal the controversial Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act, following a powerful, community-led campaign that saw 11,331 people sign a petition calling for the law to be scrapped.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the appointment of Senator Murray Watt as Minister for the Environment and Julie Collins as Minister for Agriculture, urging the Albanese Government to build on the momentum of the last term and deliver bold, practical action on invasive species.
The Invasive Species Council congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election win – and welcomes the return of a strong crossbench committed to action to protect Australian wildlife.
The Invasive Species Council is calling on the Minns government to urgently adopt the sweeping reforms recommended in the NSW Invasive Species Management Review, released today by the Natural Resources Commission.
The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on all parties to commit federal support to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades.
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment that major parties failed to commit to critical yellow crazy ant funding before voting commenced – warning that years of hard work and millions of dollars could be lost without urgent action.
Calls for all parties to seize a landmark opportunity to back 2 globally significant invasive species eradication programs in South Australia.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process.
The Invasive Species Council warns that confusion about the implications of a Weed of National Significance (WONS) listing for buffel grass could undermine efforts to tackle one of Australia’s most damaging invaders.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed today’s federal election commitments from the Australian Greens, applauding the party’s pledge to dramatically boost investment in nature and establish a Land and Sea Country Commissioner, an independent First Nations voice to guide environmental protection and management.
New footage shows invasive chital deer roaming near Gold Coast suburban streets, sparking concern over traffic risks and environmental damage.
The Invasive Species Council has slammed news today that the Minns government will establish a feral goat, cat and pig bounty, despite overwhelming evidence that it will waste taxpayers money and make no difference to the numbers of these invasive species.
The Invasive Species Council has criticised the latest Victorian Budget for failing to invest in the state’s collapsing biodiversity and the growing threat of invasive species – despite overwhelming community support for action.
The Invasive Species Council is warning that the latest detection of fire ants on the Sunshine Coast is its most significant yet and a signal that the area might be harbouring many more undetected nests.
New government figures released today confirm a dramatic drop in the number of feral horses across the surveyed areas of Kosciuszko National Park, with the latest government estimates suggesting between 1,500 and 6,000 feral horses remain in the park.
The NSW Parliament has debated whether to repeal the controversial Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Act, following a powerful, community-led campaign that saw 11,331 people sign a petition calling for the law to be scrapped.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed the appointment of Senator Murray Watt as Minister for the Environment and Julie Collins as Minister for Agriculture, urging the Albanese Government to build on the momentum of the last term and deliver bold, practical action on invasive species.
The Invasive Species Council congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his election win – and welcomes the return of a strong crossbench committed to action to protect Australian wildlife.
The Invasive Species Council is calling on the Minns government to urgently adopt the sweeping reforms recommended in the NSW Invasive Species Management Review, released today by the Natural Resources Commission.
The Invasive Species Council, Rabbit-Free Australia and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions are calling on all parties to commit federal support to fast-track the next rabbit biocontrol virus, warning that vital research funding has dried up as the effectiveness of existing viruses fades.
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment that major parties failed to commit to critical yellow crazy ant funding before voting commenced – warning that years of hard work and millions of dollars could be lost without urgent action.
Calls for all parties to seize a landmark opportunity to back 2 globally significant invasive species eradication programs in South Australia.
The Invasive Species Council is pleased to announce that Advocacy Director Jack Gough has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process.
The Invasive Species Council warns that confusion about the implications of a Weed of National Significance (WONS) listing for buffel grass could undermine efforts to tackle one of Australia’s most damaging invaders.
The Invasive Species Council has welcomed today’s federal election commitments from the Australian Greens, applauding the party’s pledge to dramatically boost investment in nature and establish a Land and Sea Country Commissioner, an independent First Nations voice to guide environmental protection and management.
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