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Wongari Rescued from Crab Pot
Rangers on K’gari (Fraser Island) are accustomed to hearing the wongari (dingo) howl, so when they heard the recent cries from a juvenile, they knew it was in trouble.
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Orchid Beach Wongari (Dingo) Deterrent Fence
In response to recent high-risk dingo activity in Orchid Beach, an additional dingo-deterrent fence spanning nearly six kilometres will be constructed around the township.
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K’gari Natural Resource and Wongari (Dingo) Management Team Win Safety Award
The Director-General’s Safety Behaviour Awards recognise and reward individuals and teams who have demonstrated commitment, leadership, and best practice in the workplace to improve the department’s health and safety culture.
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Collaborative K’gari wongari health assessments – from the inside out
K’gari wongari (dingo) are an ecologically, culturally and economically important component of the island, and as managers, we need to ensure their ongoing conservation. Part of this process includes the assessment of deceased wongari as an accessible sample of the entire population.
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Normal Life After GPS Collar for RYellow18F
She was a well-known collared wongari (dingo) in the public spotlight after a series of negative interactions on K’gari, but she, like others, prove that there is a normal life after a collar.
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Hot off the press: Six Lessons from K’gari
Recently published in the Australian Zoologist is the paper: Best-practice in dingo management – six lessons from K’gari (Fraser Island) by Linda Behrendorff.
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Keeping K’gari’s Dingoes (Wongari) People-Safe!
Dingoes are one of the many icons of K’gari-Fraser Island – and one that attracts a fair amount of debate and interest. So, what are the facts about the island’s dingoes?
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Genetic Health and Status of K’gari Wongari (Fraser Island Dingoes)
The conservation and management of K’gari wongari are of great interest to the broader community.
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New Wongari Safety Sticks for Island Walkers
Walking is one of the best ways to enjoy the beauty of K’gari, slowly taking in the sights and sounds of the beaches, woodlands and rainforests.
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