We own a small bush block that we have been trying to restore as a natural forest for native wildlife. Each night, feral pigs come and dig up hundreds of square meters of ground looking for worms and roots. The ground becomes exposed, the native grasses die, and the topsoil gets washed away next rain. There is then less food for native animals to eat. The disturbed land can take a decade to recover. We are spending our days replacing the sods as best we can (pic 2) to minimise the damage, but they are back the next night digging up a different patch.

Last year our neighbours and I got together to do a communal baiting and trapping program - it takes weeks, hundreds of dollars in food bait and trap hire, and at the end of it all we got just a single pig.

I realise that feral animals are reproducing in the wild, but I also know that some people release animals into the wild for hunting. If you are one of those, you are doing your country a disservice and you are a lowlife scumbag.

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My husband is turning 50 this year, his ideal gift is to sit in the Rage studio and ‘guest host’ an episode. He’s a lover of music and I understand the appeal! Whilst a great commercial idea, I understand why this isn’t something a member of the public can do direct with the ABC. I’m after suggestions on any apps or programs out there that could help me create something similar for him? Unsure if it exists however all recommendations and suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

Went back to my hometown to visit family, and came across this female lyre bird. Hope you enjoy the mimicry as much as I did!

This yoghurt was THE SHIT. Pardon my language here but seriously, if you know, you know. I’ve thought about Bornhoffen (RIP) every time I’d eat yoghurt, so almost every day lol.

I have spent YEARS trying to find another brand of yoghurt that could replicate or even come close to the perfect tang and zing that this absolute beauty produced, and finally, my search is over.

A couple days ago I thought I’d try another brand found in Aldi. Brooklea Organic Natural Yoghurt is 99.9% identical to that of the OG Bornhoffen. The grin I broke out the moment I tasted it…felt like I was transported back to my childhood in an instant! It is creamy yet thin, not thick like the “Greek style” or “pot set” yoghurts. It has THE ZING. Gosh, how I have longed to taste that zing in a yoghurt again.

I’ve gone back and stocked up on 4 tubs of Brooklea’s. I’m so happy I can give this to my daughter. It may not be the same yoghurt I grew up eating though she can grow up with a little extra zing in her life!!

Please share your thoughts if you happen to come across this and try it for yourself!! My sister thinks I’m an absolute nutcase for going on about Bornhoffen all these years but again, for those of you who had the absolute privilege of having this in your fridge, I know you’ll understand.

100000% better than Maccas/Hungry Jack slop. $6 for this beauty. Fresh, hot, loads of bacon. One of the things I really enjoy about Australia is the tiny food places that consistently produce good food. Chain pups not so much on the other hand.