Near-Miss with Deer on Canberra Highway Reignites Pest Control Debate

Near-miss with deer on Canberra highway reignites pest control debate

A deer on a major Canberra highway causes a near-miss, highlighting ongoing deer management challenges in ACT.

Oh deer: feral pest on highway a fatal crash risk

Sitting at a population of about 1.5 million, feral deer could soon move in on a capital city with one galloping across a busy highway a sign of things to come.

Dawkins wants pests and weeds down for the count

Reading Time: 3 minutes Boxing taught Richard Dawkins the value of perseverance and determination – lessons he’ll harness as he steps up to fight the farmers’ corner.   The newly elected Federated Farmers meat and wool chair has around 20 amateur bouts under his belt, including a fight for the welterweight title at the 2018 national championships – one he lost on points.   “Boxing gave me a good foundation,” he says.  “It’s lonely in the ring; n…