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My Dog for Life Newsroom episodes
- Are Dogs Allowed in Pubs? What Australia's Food Laws Really SayLocal councils across Australia are clarifying food safety rules for pet dogs in pubs and cafés. Here is what Standard 3.2.2 allows and how voters can advocate for reform.14 min
- Dog Bites Now Send Nearly 10,000 Australians to Hospital Every Year. For Toddlers, No Animal Is More DangerousAIHW data: 9,691 Australians were hospitalised by dog bites in 2023-24, the leading animal injury. Who is most at risk and how owners can prevent bites.13 min
- The Dingo Is the Only Native Mammal in New South Wales Without Legal Protection. Parliament Is Finally Asking Why.NSW Parliament is examining why the dingo is the only native mammal excluded from the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. What the inquiry means for dog owners.11 min
- Spring Is Coming, and So Is the Paralysis Tick. What Every East Coast Dog Owner Should Do NowThe paralysis tick returns to Australia's east coast each spring. Learn the early signs, where ticks hide on a dog, and check your region on our free risk map.10 min
- The People Who Save Our Dogs Need Saving Too: Inside the National Campaign Every Australian Dog Owner Should Know AboutA grieving Adelaide family's Nine Lives campaign is now on coffee cups, footpaths and vet clinics nationwide. What it means for Australian dog owners in 2026.15 min
- Working From Home Could Be Cutting Your Life Short. The Fix Has Four Legs and a LeadEngland's top doctor warns hybrid work strips daily movement. New UK guidance plus a Liverpool study point to one fix: a dog and its daily walks.10 min
- The Day the Rules Changed on a Thousand Kilometres of Coastline: Inside Queensland's Biggest Dog-Access OverhaulOn 3 July 2026 the Sunshine Coast's new dog rules took effect: dozens of closed reserves, redrawn off-leash beaches and $863 on-the-spot fines. Full guide for owners.11 min
- Bird Flu Has Killed Dogs Overseas. What It Really Means in AustraliaBird flu has killed dogs overseas, and H5N1 has now reached Australia. Here's the honest risk to your dog, the rare real cases, and the one rule that matters.14 min
- The Value of the "OK": Why One Little Word Changes Everything for Your DogA release cue is the smallest habit in dog training and one of the most powerful. Learn why teaching your dog to wait for "OK" builds calm, safety, and trust.11 min
- Australia's Pet-Friendly Rental Shortage Is Pushing Dogs Into Shelters, RSPCA Data ShowsRSPCA data links Australia's pet-friendly rental shortage to dog surrenders. Here's what Victoria, NSW, WA, Tasmania and SA rental law actually says.11 min
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Australian dog news you can listen to: health, legislation, seasonal care and lifestyle stories from the My Dog for Life Newsroom, read by Buddy. Please share episodes with your friends and family.