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COUNCIL DECIDES NOT TO PROCEED WITH REQUESTS FOR KANGAROO CULL

A kangaroo cull will not be going ahead in Tamworth, despite pressure from the community.

Councillors decided against the cull overnight, because of the animals’ promixity to Tamworth Base Hospital, and nearby homes.

“Because of the proximity of the request, which was based very, very close to the hospital, a very highly populated area and also roads… And to do that at night with guns is just not acceptable in that locality.”

Council says it’s nonetheless aware of the effects kangaroos have on the local environment.

It’s investigating alternatives.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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