Pets
Can you afford to own a pet? Here’s what to keep in mind
If you’re contemplating pet ownership, you’ll need to understand the initial and ongoing costs that inevitably come with it.
- by Caterina Hrysomallis
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Who keeps the fur baby?
Pets are treated as property under Australian family law, but some legal experts say change is needed, pointing to other countries that consider pet welfare in custody battles.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Opinion
Column 8
Not a big fan of branch stacking
Don’t patronise arborists. It’s a bit of a saw point.
Opinion
Public transport
Dogs on trains? I’ll ask Albo for another rufferendum
OK, my master is still gun-shy after the Voice, but I’ll find the right moment at Chez Albo.
- by Toto Albanese
When it comes to a dog’s lifespan, it could be all in the nose
New research compared the body and nose sizes of different dog breeds to determine which tend to live the longest.
- by Emily Anthes
Allowing dogs on public transport on the agenda: Transport secretary
Allowing dogs to ride on Sydney’s trains, buses and ferries is a “very popular topic” that’s under consideration, transport secretary Josh Murray said.
- by Angus Dalton
Opinion
Public transport
Dogs should be allowed on trains. It’s their owners I’m more worried about
I’ll happily make room on the seat for your bespoke labraschnoodledoodle, but I’d make one minor change to the proposal.
- by Michelle Cazzulino