Found yourself tripping in little conical holes in your backyard lately? You may be sharing land with the little omnivorous marsupial, the Long-Nosed Bandicoot (Perameles nasuta).

While out and about I’m seeing a lot of Mother of Millions. In this dry, winter phase when our grasses have browned off, the red flowers of this succulent weed stand out. Stock owners should be very aware of the toxicity of this plant as every part is poisonous. Feed is short and animals may be tempted to taste test plants they would normally avoid. Plants can spread from a single leaf hence the name, Mother of Millions. I’ve seen infestations at Burrell Creek, Chatham and opposite the Service Station on Gloucester Road in Wingham. 

Koalas face many threats and risks to their safety and wellbeing. Even in seemingly stable landscapes, they can be exposed to difficulties and pressures, which increase their stress. Stressed koalas are more prone to disease, reduced breeding success and risks of car strike or dog attack.