‘Heartbreaking’: poisoning suspected after mass deaths of more than 150 little corellas in Newcastle
Hunter Wildlife Rescue started receiving numerous reports of sick and dead birds on Monday, centred on the suburbs Hamilton and CarringtonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales authorities are investigating the possible poisoning and mass deaths of more than 150 little corellas in Newcastle.Kate Randolph, the acting president of Hunter Wildlife Rescue, described the incident as “extremely confronting” and said volunteers and local vets were doing everything they could to rescue surviving, severely sick birds. Continue reading...

Hunter Wildlife Rescue started receiving numerous reports of sick and dead birds on Monday, centred on the suburbs Hamilton and Carrington
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New South Wales authorities are investigating the possible poisoning and mass deaths of more than 150 little corellas in Newcastle.
Kate Randolph, the acting president of Hunter Wildlife Rescue, described the incident as “extremely confronting” and said volunteers and local vets were doing everything they could to rescue surviving, severely sick birds. Continue reading...