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Controversial shooting of kangaroos on the Mornington Peninsula has sparked a local backlash amid fears the culls may lead to the animals being eradicated from the region.
Some Victorian landowners regard kangaroos as pests that damage agricultural land but many environmentalists argue the animal on Australia’s national emblem should be protected, not hunted.
Rye resident and wildlife protection activist Craig Thomson wants kangaroos protected from shooting on the Mornington Peninsula.
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The state government insists its control of kangaroo numbers is humane and ecologically sustainable, saying their numbers have risen significantly since 2018.
But now there is a growing push for Mornington Peninsula kangaroos to be reclassified as part of Melbourne rather than Gippsland so they cannot be harvested.
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Daniel Andrews has revealed he s making steady progress in his recovery after he slipped over and broke his ribs and back.
The Victorian premier posted an update on Twitter that he was back on his feet and now walking 18 minutes a day following his horror fall last month. I’m making steady progress and being diligent with my physio exercises, he tweeted on Sunday.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews posted an update on Twitter thanking Victorians for their support during the Easter season
He tweeted a photo of a card from the Victorian Egg Decorating Guild wishing him well during his long recovery (pictured)