Skipping the facts on kangaroo harvestingFairfax have today provided space for animal rights activist Brian Sherman to spell out some of his objections to the harvesting of Kangaroos. Unfortunately Brian has decided to swamp us with emotive arguments and misinformation rather than addressing the issue honestly, writes Dave Gaukroger.
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Kangaroos measure climate change, hop or no hop
An in depth study of kangaroo skeletons has revealed that Australia’s iconic marsupials make fantastic barometers of climate change. Turns out the evolution of roos - not all of which hop - has closely matched changes in climate and environment.
Why don’t Australians eat camel?
Camels and kangaroos are at plague like levels in Australia, yet we rarely eat their juicy meat. Why are Australians such lazy snobs who won’t cash in on the possibly multimillion dollar bush meat industry? asks The Atlantic.
Wallaroo on loose in Madison County
Rebekah Janson’s friends were a bit sceptical of her claims she saw a kangaroo-like animal jumping through fields near her home. So she got out her video camera.
Kangaroos v Kiwis: another election distraction
This Sunday will see a new look Australian team, with the next generation Australian captain making his debut in the role, lining up against strong Kiwis side, writes Jeff Wall.
The AFL season is getting exciting … well, isn’t it?
For the emotionally detached footy fan, those of us who follow clubs other than the four in action this weekend, it’s been a little difficult getting excited about the finals this year. The reason is simple: Geelong has been too bloody good, writes Patrick Devery.
Player exodus to the UK a challenge for the NRL
This week’s confirmation that the Melbourne Storm’s Matt King has signed a lucrative contract with the UK Super League club, Warrington, has alarmed many rugby league observers, and rightly so.
