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High legal costs could deter ERA complaints - union
Ordering a former SPCA general manager to pay $7000 in legal costs could put employees off going to the ERA, says a union.
ERA orders ex-SPCA worker to pay $7000 costs
A former SPCA general manager has been ordered to pay $7000 in legal costs, despite being earlier awarded $500 by the ERA.
'Bring it on' - shot dogs' owner welcomes jury trial
Rowan Hargreaves said he looked forward to seeing the men accused of shooting 33 of his dogs facing charges before a jury.
Hunt on for cat harmers
The owner of a cat beaten so badly its pelvis was torn from its spine believes the injuries may be linked to threats she claims were made to her.
Mutant cows die in GM trial
Genetically modified cows were born with ovaries that grew so large they caused ruptures and killed the animals.
Crafar Facebook campaign gathers steam
Almost 200 people have thrown their weight behind a Facebook group in support of embattled farmer Allan Crafar.
'Total rubbish' - Crafar rejects receivers' claims
Receivers say the Crafar farms were "in dire straits" when they stepped in last year.
Police dog slashed in AOS call-out
A police dog is undergoing surgery after a man slashed her nose with a knife, before armed officers used a taser to subdue him.