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World Mental Health Day 2024: emotional benefits of pets

man hugging his dog for article on World Mental Health Day 2024 and the emotional benefits of pets

October 10 is World Mental Health Day 2024, a day that reminds us to focus on our emotional wellbeing – and for many of us, it’s our pets who provide the kind of support and companionship that’s hard for us to find elsewhere. In this article, we take a look at the many ways pets … Read more

K’gari visitors still ignoring rules; risk dingo attacks

Dingo walking along beach in K'gari Island formerly known as Fraser Island

Despite well-publicised dingo attacks on K’gari (Fraser Island), visitors are still ignoring the safety rules and putting themselves, and the animals, at risk. We speak with experts to learn more about the native dingo and why the strict rules are in place for a very good reason. Visitors risk fines to interact with dingoes The … Read more