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Community members protest animal exploitation at circus A
rally against a n i m a l exploitation was held on Friday, April 12, outside the Stardust Circus at Bateau Bay. Community members gathered outside the circus to show that they do not support the use of animals, particularly exotic animals, in circuses. Rally organiser, 19-yearold, Jasmine Shaw, said Stardust circus used African lions as well as monkeys, pigs and horses in their shows. “Concerned community members attended the event to be a voice for the animals, and the protest aims to educate the general public about the issues surrounding animals in circuses, as well as show Stardust that the community does not support animal exploitation,” she said. “Exotic animals in circuses are already banned in the ACT, as well as more than 40 councils across Australia”. Jasmine has also organised a petition to ban exotic animals on the Central Coast which has gained more than 4,000 signatures. She said that in a 2013 report, the RSPCA stated that they opposed exotic animals in circuses because of circus’ “inability to meet the social, behavioural and physiological needs of animals”. The use of animals in circuses is outdated and cruel, Jasmine said.
Mobile network coverage over rail corridor to be improved C
Community members protesting against animal exploitation at the circus “Animals are confined Jasmine had also experts know a little more to spaces much smaller organised a protest rally about the welfare of our than that of a wild African in January, when the animals than a handful of Lion. circus was in Gosford, protesters. “They are consistently and at that time, Stardust “Our lions have been being transported around ringmaster and media born and bred by the the country and forced to spokesman, Adam St circus for more than perform purely for human James, said the circus 19 generations and we was being targeted by lead the way in care and entertainment. extremists”, welfare. “The lions currently “radical along with Sea World, used in Stardust circus “We have never had Dream World, Australian should be placed in a a conviction for animal Spectacular cruelty. sanctuary where they can Outback and other animal related peacefully and happily “Unfortunately, the attractions and programs. live out the remainder of RSPCA has changed “Our family has been since it signed off on our their lives. running this circus since Code of Practice, when it “There are plenty of 1893, and it is the largest was established.” successful circuses touring animal circus in without animals which St James said the Australia,” St James said. circus demonstrate that you still attracted “At every site we visit, “phenomenal don’t need animals for a crowds” inspectors from the and most performances successful circus. “I have done a lot of Department of Primary were 80-90 per cent full. research on the issue and Industries come out Source: there seems to be many and go right through Email, Mar 24 people in the community the circus, checking the Jasmine Shaw; Interview, Jan 14 who agree that animal animals, records and St James, ringmaster circuses are outdated enclosures, and we are Adamand media spokesman and unnecessary,” she always NSW Government for Stardust Circus and compliant. Burtons Circus said. Terry Collins Journalist “I would think those
ANZAC DAY
entral Coast T e l s t r a customers travelling to Sydney by train, can look forward to improved mobile coverage during their commute, thanks to a $13m investment by the communications company. Telstra is set to commence an initiative to improve mobile network coverage on the Coast, in co-operation with the NSW and Federal Governments. “We know increased mobile coverage is a priority for both consumers and businesses in regional Australia, and we know that everyone loves to be able to use their phones on their daily commute,” Telstra’s Commercial Engineering Executive, Sriharan Amirthalingam, said. “For commuters along the Central Coast, the challenging terrain means patchy mobile coverage in some sections leading to an inconsistent and
frustrating experience for those wanting to respond to emails, stream videos or post on social media.” Amirthalingam said the joint initiative would see new mobile infrastructure built along around 68km of train tracks between Hornsby and Wyong, as well as the delivery of WiFi at train stations along the rail corridor. “The landscape between Hornsby and Wyong stations is some of the most rugged along the NSW rail network, and the tunnels, mountains and national parks in the surrounding area make building mobile infrastructure in the area particularly complex,” he said. Construction activities have commenced with mobile coverage improvements and WiFi connectivity to be progressively delivered over the coming months. “Our investment in this initiative will see us delivering connectivity to over 90% of this rail corridor.” Source: Media release, Apr 5 Telstra
THE ENTRANCE
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