Your Followed Topics

Top 2 k'gari (fraser island), australia News Today

#1
How can humans and dingoes coexist on K’gari? – podcast
#1 out of 2
world1d ago

How can humans and dingoes coexist on K’gari? – podcast

  • The Queensland government will euthanise 10 dingoes linked to Piper James’s death on K’gari, sparking outrage over wildlife management.
  • A preliminary assessment suggests Piper James was bitten by dingoes before and after she died, with evidence consistent with drowning.
  • The podcast discusses how to balance protecting dingoes, a protected species, with public safety concerns on Fraser Island.
  • Environment and climate correspondent Graham Readfearn speaks with Nour Haydar to explain the issues surrounding the cull.
  • The story places the incident in the broader context of wildlife management on K’gari, including safety and conservation debates.
  • The episode highlights government decisions amid public and scientific scrutiny following the death incident.
  • The discussion notes the ethical implications of culling a protected species on an inhabited island.
  • The episode includes perspectives on humane wildlife management and alternatives to culling.
  • Piper James’s death prompted a government response and raised questions about dingo safety on the island.
  • The podcast is presented by Nour Haydar with Graham Readfearn, produced by Allison Chan and Joe Koning.
Vote 0
0
#2
Australia kills dingoes linked to death of Canadian woman, sparking backlash
#2 out of 250.6K est. views
world23h ago

Australia kills dingoes linked to death of Canadian woman, sparking backlash

  • Authorities euthanized six dingoes on K'gari after the death of Piper James, with plans to continue removals.
  • The Butchulla traditional owners said the lack of consultation was 'unexpected and disappointing'.
  • Wildlife experts warned that removing a large portion of a small dingo population could threaten genetic diversity on the island.
  • Piper James's father posted about the family's heartbreak while acknowledging safety concerns.
  • The coroner's autopsy cited evidence consistent with drowning and injuries from dingo bites.
  • Local officials said the last fatal dingo attack on the island was years ago amid rising dingo activity.
  • Queensland's environment minister defended the euthanization as a safety measure.
  • Dingoes on K'gari are a small population thought to number between 70 and 200.
  • Tourists and Indigenous people are urged to coexist with dingoes to prevent future incidents.
  • The Canadian press covered the family's reaction to Piper James's death and the ensuing backlash.
Vote 0
0

Explore Your Interests

Unlimited Access
Personalized Feed
Full Experience
or
By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Explore Your Interests

Create an account and enjoy content that interests you with your personalized feed

Unlimited Access
Personalized Feed
Full Experience
or
By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy.. You also agree to receive our newsletters, you can opt-out any time.

Advertisement

Advertisement