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New digs

WALLABY RELOCATION
The Agile Project has achieved
another major win in its
mission to relocate trapped
wallabies from Trinity Beach.

Volunteer-run group, The Agile Project,
is now able to continue Australia’s largest
macropod relocation after receiving two
big green ticks.
Together with a $40,000 council grant
and a state government relocation
permit, the group can relocate another
400 animals stuck between residential “Cairns Council are stepping up and
developments in Trinity Beach. showing their support in a tremendous
Since receiving an initial permit two way by committing to much-needed
years ago – also for 400 animals – funds that will help our non-profit group
the organisation has been gradually relocate another 400 wallabies,” she said.
transferring the trapped wallabies to “[We’re] proud to be part of this Cairns
private bush blocks outside of Cairns. community. Wildlife is finally being taken
Shai Ager, founder of The Agile Project, into consideration.”
put the call out for more support in
August after the outbreak of a parasitic
disease among wallabies in the
northern beaches. She told Tropic the
animals also often fall victim to car strikes Community often have
and dog attacks. the answers and for
government at all levels
to be able to support that,

is really a win-win Local spotlight
The Conservatory Bar’s Ross
Amy Eden
Division 5 Councillor Stevens has brought together
seven local bars and restaurants
Cairns Regional Council will also to join him in collecting glass
formally write to Minister for the bottles and cans. All of the items
Environment, Meaghan Scanlon, to fund are taken to a local Containers for
the sterilisation of 200 to 300 remaining Change depot, which awards
Trinity Beach wallabies. 10 cents per eligible recyclable.
“We are strong advocates of this strategy The entire proceeds are then
as it’s a humane solution to population donated to Headspace!
stabilisation, after the relocation,” Ross even catches the water
Ms Ager said. “We encourage the state drippings from the wine bar’s
government to follow Cairns Regional ice trays to water his plants,
Council’s lead and assist with this and is encouraging surrounding
management proposal.” businesses to chip in on a large
shared composting pod.

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