Queensland’s Environment Department made a mistake in allowing a Gold Coast couple to keep a magpie they made into a social media star, a court has found.
Wildlife carers have won a legal bid to prove Queensland’s Environment Department made a mistake in how it handled the case of a magpie made into a social media star by a Gold Coast couple.
The magpie – who the couple initially misidentified as female – was deemed to have been too domesticated to return to the wild. Rather than order euthanasia, the department decided the bird could remain with the couple so long as they did not seek to profit from the arrangement. The firm promises clients “vigorous public and political advocacy where required”. This week, it took to social media to proclaim a win on behalf of its unnamed client and an end to the “magpie farce”.
Some of their 982,000 followers reacted angrily, labelling the decision “madness”, and “ridiculous and cruel”.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story review – a pleasure of a film about an unlikely bondBeautifully shot among Shetland’s epic scenery, Charlie Hamilton James’s documentary follows Billy and wife Susan, as Molly changes their lives in the most uplifting way
Read more »
Gold Coast Magpie Molly at Risk of Being Separated from Rescue FamilyGold Coast internet sensation Molly the magpie might be separated from its rescue family again after Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen’s wildlife carer’s licence was overturned in court. The duo rescued Molly, a magpie, in 2020 and the bird became a social media sensation due to its friendship with their dogs. However, due to complaints about lacking necessary licences, Molly was surrendered to Queensland wildlife authorities in March this year.
Read more »
Molly the magpie's future uncertain as Supreme Court overturns carers' licenceMolly the magpie may once again have to be surrendered to wildlife authorities after a Supreme Court order has overturned a government decision to grant a special licence to the bird's carers.
Read more »
Magic Molly Strano return catch highlights Thunder vs Hurricanes WBBL clashSydney Thunder have quickly avenged Monday's WBBL loss to the Hurricanes with their imports starring in a 33-run victory at North Sydney Oval despite a stunning catch from Molly Strano.
Read more »
Countdown music quiz: From Molly Meldrum's hat to an awkward interview with a princeIt's the 50th anniversary of Countdown! Put your music knowledge to the test and share your favourite moments as we celebrate Ausmusic Month.
Read more »
Shetland man’s bond with otter becomes subject of award-winning filmDocumentary about Billy Mail’s connection with orphaned pup Molly airs on National Geographic next week
Read more »