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Mpumalanga has announced it will phase out all captive lion facilities, becoming the first province to implement South Africa's national plan to end lion farming. The decision marks a major victory for wildlife welfare and ethical tourism.
By bringing back traditional cattle herding practices, northern Botswana has cut livestock losses and stopped revenge killings that once wiped out half the region's lions in a single year. Now lion cubs are thriving and the population has jumped 50% in four years.
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Wildlife photographers Roger and Pat de la Harpe have released a stunning coffee table book featuring over 100 images of African lions captured across southern and east Africa. Proceeds from the book support the Lion Management Forum's conservation efforts.
A young mountain lion found injured and alone on a Castaic road is now healing at a wildlife rescue center. The 4-month-old cub will be paired with another young lion before returning to the wild.
A mountain lion that wandered into a Santa Monica residential area was successfully tranquilized and relocated by wildlife experts on Friday, marking a hopeful outcome after a similar 2012 incident ended tragically. The healthy animal will be evaluated and returned to safer habitat, while conservationists work to protect the region's small but resilient mountain lion population.
A French musician discovered that lions love Guns N' Roses. Three big cats cuddled up close and appeared to sing along when he played them an acoustic version of the rock ballad.
A man who once fell asleep to lions roaring outside his village is working to bring them back by making wildlife conservation profitable for local communities. His approach is turning decades of failed conservation efforts on their head.
Over 1,000 Brisbane Catholics gathered for a powerful reconciliation Mass featuring Aboriginal student performers and renewed commitments to healing. Church leaders called for "concrete actions" after last year's referendum uncertainty.
New research shows lions in Kenya's conservancies are adapting their behavior around livestock grazing, opening doors for smarter land management. Communities are finding creative ways to protect both wildlife and pastoral livelihoods.
A beloved community pantry that's fed homeless families for two years is fighting to survive after four neighbors complained to the city council. Now Brisbane officials are working to find a solution that keeps the lifeline open.
Brisbane buses are packed after 50-cent fares boosted ridership 17%, but advocates say painted bus lanes could solve overcrowding fast. The fix costs just paint and cameras.
A Kenyan boy invented a simple blinking light system that tricks lions into thinking humans are patrolling livestock pens. His ingenious solution is now protecting animals and big cats across East Africa.
Queensland has locked in the NRL's Magic Round festival until 2032, securing six more years of the electric rugby event that brings 16 teams and tens of thousands of fans to Brisbane for four days. The deal protects the city from poaching attempts by Sydney, Perth, and New Zealand while delivering a $50 million annual boost to local businesses.
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Breathtaking wildlife photography reveals the daily lives of wild lions, from playful cubs wrestling in the grass to majestic adults lounging in trees. Despite challenges, conservationists across Africa are working hard to protect these vulnerable big cats for future generations.
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After four seasons of falling short, South Africa's Lions rugby club has finally broken through to reach their first United Rugby Championship playoff. Three South African teams will compete in the quarterfinals, marking a milestone moment for the nation's rugby.
Bribie Island sits just an hour from Brisbane, yet most locals have never visited the wildlife paradise. The world's fourth-largest sand island is home to kangaroos, dolphins, and sea eagles living alongside quiet beaches.
A Brisbane dad makes his three kids speak only Te Reo Maori in the car, part of a growing movement of Maori families keeping their language and culture thriving thousands of miles from home. Nine Australian kapa haka groups will compete this March for a chance at the world championships.
Spanish tenor José Carreras is celebrating his 80th birthday with an all-star concert at Brisbane's Gabba stadium this December, featuring Robbie Williams, The Corrs, and more. It's the venue's first concert since 2019 and a rare musical moment before the stadium's scheduled 2032 demolition.
Over 73,000 rugby league fans packed Brisbane's Lang Park for Magic Round, with women's State of Origin kicking off three days of back-to-back games. The festival is bringing millions to Queensland's economy while elevating women's rugby to equal billing with the men's game.
A Brisbane couple inspired by AFL legend Neale Daniher donated $40 million to motor neuron disease research, built from a business that started with one wheelbarrow and a Ford Falcon. Their gift represents one of Australia's largest charitable donations this year.
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