Wildlife rescuers are calling on snow-goers to take extra care when driving to Victoria's alpine resorts amid a spike in wildlife casualties. Key points: A north-east Victorian wildlife carer is calling for people driving to the snow to take extra care Wildlife Victoria says there has been an increase in reports of animals hit on the roads near ski resorts …
The shooting death of a native duck with an arrow is being investigated as a state parliamentary inquiry examining recreational native bird hunting arrangements gets underway. Key points: A native wood duck was shot and killed with an arrow last week The Conservation Regulator is investigating the animal cruelty case A Victorian parliamentary inquiry into native duck hunting is underway …