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Wedge-tailed eagles and other protected species are at risk of being incapacitated by lead poisoning in Victoria, wildlife advocates say, with illegal lead ammunition still being used to shoot ducks. Key points: High levels of lead have been found in some Victoria ducks in the last four years Lead ammunition for hunting ducks is banned in Victoria but is still used by some hunters Peak duck hunting agency says it has a “zero tolerance” policy on the use of lead bullets The Freedom of Information document reveals humans are also at risk, with lead levels in ducks “well above” food safety standards in Victoria’s four duck hunting waterways. Confidential email correspondence shows the state environmental watchdog has been aware of “elevated” lead levels in ducks from some wetlands used for hunting since 2018, but has not announced any danger or issued any warnings. The CSIRO states that even small traces of lead are extremely harmful to humans and animals, as it is highly toxic. An email

A tractor had started to free cars stuck in a Splendor at Grass campsite, as the last festival goers left the event after days of muddy conditions, canceled stunts and controversy over bus waiting times. Key points: The site was flooded and the first day of music was canceled after heavy rain The local mayor said the number of festival-goers should not be increased Festival returns this year after a hiatus due to the COVID pandemic People were turned away and the campsite, near Byron Bay in northern NSW, was flooded ahead of the first day of music, which was eventually cancelled. Days two and three — Saturday and Sunday — went on, but there were delays for those wanting to go home. Now, only those in the muddy camp remained. Lani Shepardson was one of several people whose vehicle had to be rescued by a combination of people pushing and pulling the tractor before she could start driving home to Adelaide. “It was a bit stressful; we had a plane to chase and we were worried we wouldn’t g