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The Australian
09-07-2025
- General
- The Australian
Deer filmed on Ginninderra Dr in Canberra as feral population booms
Residents of a major Australian city have been left stunned after a deer was filmed sprinting across busy traffic, as experts warn of an explosion in the feral species. In the video, uploaded to Facebook, a deer leaps out from the medium strip and in front of two cars on Ginninderra Dr in Canberra on Tuesday. The driver slows down for the invasive animal, which he said was large and with 'branched antlers', before exclaiming: 'What the f**k?' Invasive Species Council chief executive Jack Gough said the video, while 'shocking', was no longer an 'uncommon sight in some of our major cities'. 'Deer numbers have exploded in recent years and they are increasingly going into our major cities,' Mr Gough said. A deer was filmed darting across the road on Ginninderra Dr in Canberra. Picture: Chris Per 'That is a cost that's showing up on people's car insurance bill because they (deer) are increasingly turning up on roads, on train lines, and causing accidents.' Mr Gough said as deer numbers grew, the interactions between deer and drivers increased, which is a 'massive problem in terms of people's safety'. Earlier this month, pictures of a deer on train tracks near a station in Sydney's south were uploaded to Instagram, marking further encroachment by the species. The NSW Invasive Species Management Review found that more than 212 deer had been struck by trains in the northern Illawarra region alone since 2010-11. A further 107 motor vehicle incidents involving deer were also reported in the Wollongong and Lake Illawarra area from 2005-17, one being fatal. Mr Gough said the booming deer population had been met in NSW by decades of governmental delay and a lack of serious legislative action. A NSW Bill to expand hunting rights for so-called 'conservation hunters' will face a public inquiry later this year after pushback from the council and activists. The council has claimed the Bill, which will ease access to state forests for hunting, would do little to stem populations of feral animals, such as deer and pigs. Instead, Mr Gough said South Australia was 'leading the nation' in managing deer amid the encroachment of deer on the verdant Adelaide Hills area. Moments earlier the deer sprinted over the medium strip. Picture: Chris Per 'They've got a 10-year plan to eradicate deer completely from the state,' Mr Gough said. 'That has been the consequence of some real leadership from the government, from across politics, to get on top of the issue.' For Canberrans unaccustomed to wild deer in city, the sight of the animal on Tuesday sparked mixed emotions, with some calling them 'majestic' and others for it to be shot. 'They're majestic until they write off your car and almost kill you in the process,' one Facebook user said.
News.com.au
09-07-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Deer filmed on busy Canberra road as ferial species populations booms
Residents of a major Australian city have been left stunned after a deer was filmed sprinting across busy traffic, as experts warn of an explosion in the feral species. In the video, uploaded to Facebook, a deer leaps out from the medium strip and in front of two cars on Ginninderra Dr in Canberra on Tuesday. The driver slows down for the invasive animal, which he said was large and with 'branched antlers', before exclaiming: 'What the f**k?' Invasive Species Council chief executive Jack Gough said the video, while 'shocking', was no longer an 'uncommon sight in some of our major cities'. 'Deer numbers have exploded in recent years and they are increasingly going into our major cities,' Mr Gough said. 'That is a cost that's showing up on people's car insurance bill because they (deer) are increasingly turning up on roads, on train lines, and causing accidents.' Mr Gough said as deer numbers grew, the interactions between deer and drivers increased, which is a 'massive problem in terms of people's safety'. Earlier this month, pictures of a deer on train tracks near a station in Sydney's south were uploaded to Instagram, marking further encroachment by the species. The NSW Invasive Species Management Review found that more than 212 deer had been struck by trains in the northern Illawarra region alone since 2010-11. A further 107 motor vehicle incidents involving deer were also reported in the Wollongong and Lake Illawarra area from 2005-17, one being fatal. Mr Gough said the booming deer population had been met in NSW by decades of governmental delay and a lack of serious legislative action. A NSW Bill to expand hunting rights for so-called 'conservation hunters' will face a public inquiry later this year after pushback from the council and activists. The council has claimed the Bill, which will ease access to state forests for hunting, would do little to stem populations of feral animals, such as deer and pigs. Instead, Mr Gough said South Australia was 'leading the nation' in managing deer amid the encroachment of deer on the verdant Adelaide Hills area. 'They've got a 10-year plan to eradicate deer completely from the state,' Mr Gough said. 'That has been the consequence of some real leadership from the government, from across politics, to get on top of the issue.' For Canberrans unaccustomed to wild deer in city, the sight of the animal on Tuesday sparked mixed emotions, with some calling them 'majestic' and others for it to be shot. 'They're majestic until they write off your car and almost kill you in the process,' one Facebook user said.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- BBC News
Garda Kevin Flatley: Drew Harris calls for road safety 'reset'
Garda Commissioner (head of the Irish police force) Drew Harris has called for "a real reset" when it comes to road follows the death of Garda Kevin Flatley, 49, on Sunday whilst carrying out a speed checkpoint in County Flatley died at the scene after he was hit by a motorcyclist in Lanestown, in the north of the county, shortly before 13:00 local time on Sunday.A motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was seriously injured in the incident and has been taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin where his condition is described as critical. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Mr Harris said it was a "desperately sad day for An Garda Síochána". Mr Harris confirmed that investigations are ongoing into his highlighted "the dangers there are for those who engage in road policing". Other injuries Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported that another garda member was also hit by a motorcycle in Coolock and broke his leg on Sunday. RTÉ reported one man was arrested. A third Garda was also injured on duty last week when he was hit by a Commissioner said that "this is a regular occurrence"."The dangers our members are facing is just extraordinary."I acknowledge the tougher sentences that have been put in place by the government, but also this does call for a real reset and rethink about our approach as a society in terms of road safety."We know what causes dangers on the road," he said."Every one of us has a responsibility when we go out on the road. Our roads are busy, they are not a place for dangerous driving."Gardaí also renewed their appeal for information and dash cam Commissioner said a number of people had come forward but they were still seeking information on the movements of the R1 Yamaha Motorcycle from around midday on Sunday, in the hour before Garda Flatley was killed. 'Absolute gentleman' The GAA club in Balbriggan of which Garda Flatley and his family were members have paid tribute to a statement the club said: "Kevin was an absolute gentleman who had a huge part to play in our club, always lending a hand when he could. He was always a pleasure to chat to, and his grá (love) for GAA and helping others shone through in every conversation. "He was a dedicated coach with our u10 girls team, encouraging the players at all times and bringing great energy," the statement extended their "deepest of condolences" to Garda Flatley's family.
