Brumby cull
In three months, aerial culling knocks out record number of feral horses
More than 800 feral horses have been shot from helicopters in the Kosciuszko National Park, just months after the government trialled aerial shooting in the state for the first time in 20 years.Â
- by Laura Chung
Latest
Aerial culling of Kosciuszko feral horses labelled a success
Just months after the NSW government approved the aerial shooting of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park, figures suggest it is working.
- by Laura Chung
Aerial shooting of feral horses approved by NSW government
It’s been more than 20 years since aerial shooting of brumbies was allowed in NSW, but that all changed on Friday in a bid to protect native species from extinction.
- by Laura Chung
NSW and federal governments urged to act on feral horses in high country
A majority on the Senate environment committee also called for the Albanese government to boost state funding for management of the alpine environment.
- by Mike Foley
It’s not just their football skills that make the Matildas champions
The Matildas’ run through the home World Cup has led some readers to reverse a lifelong aversion to sport.
‘We have to act now’: States, feds unite to cut feral horse numbers in Alps
Environment ministers led by Tanya Plibersek have announced they would revive the Alps Ministerial Council, which last met under then-environment minister Peter Garrett in 2010.
- by Mike Foley
Death threats, stalking of rangers over brumby culling, minister urged to intervene
With unique ecosystems in the Australian alps being degraded and parks staff subject to abuse, environmental groups and unions want Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to urgently take control of the situation.
- by Miki Perkins
Analysis
Sydney
National Parks juggles death threats and stalking as well as feral horses
As feral horse numbers explode in the delicate Australian alps, park rangers facing death threats have ramped up security as they combat the damage the brumbies cause.
- by Nick O'Malley
Pocock urges Plibersek to tackle brumbies in high country
The ACT senator wants the federal government to intervene in the NSW and Victorian governments’ management of feral horses in the Australian Alps.
- by Mike Foley and Laura Chung
Letters
Letters
Readers divided about Thorpe’s defection: A real Indigenous Voice or conservative culture warrior?
We shouldn’t doubt the senator’s deep personal commitment genuinely outweighs her loyalty to a political party. She is being honest in the face of hostility.
Aerial shooting of brumbies ruled out in Kosciuszko despite government report
Environmental groups have called to resume the practice as a result of damage that rising feral horse numbers are doing to wildlife and fragile alpine eco-systems.
- by Laura Chung