40 percent of relocated koalas die in Gold Coast hinterlands

The Queensland Government is reviewing it’s koala relocation policy, after 40 percent of koalas relocated from the Gold Coast suburb of Coomera died within five years.

The koalas were moved approximately 40 kilometres from their original habitat, into the Gold Coast hinterlands.

Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch said the 180 koalas which were relocated had a stronger survival rate than those who remained in Coomera.

France outlaws street harassment

French lawmakers have voted to outlaw street harassers, with on the spot fines of up to $1180 Australian dollars for aggressive cat-callers.

The legislation aims to address sexual violence after a man attacked a young woman when she responded to his inappropriate remarks outside of a Paris cafe.

Minister for Gender Equality Marlene Schiappa said that previously street harassment had not been punished, but the new legislation will punish future offenders appropriately.