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Media agencies and journalists can also use the interactive Google Map application to access detailed maps for regions of interest using provided Login details for access to the site. Interesting statistics and observations from all states are compiled here. Read the Media Release here (03/09/09)
The West Australian Minister for Agriculture and Food has released a Media Statement calling for all communities to participate in the RabbitScan Challenge. (04/05/09) Read the Media Release here
The Queensland Minister for Primary Industries, Fisheries and Rural and Regionsl Queensland has urged all Queenslanders to join the RabbitScan challenge (01/05/09) Read the Media Release here
Media (July07) MRAG Announcement (PDF) |
| Last Updated on Monday, 07 September 2009 13:44 |
Rabbitscan Challenge access 
For the Kids ABC BTN (Behind the News) describe the initiative for school kids to get involved in the RabbitScan surveys (ABC BTN, 28/04/09). Click 
Rabbit numbers alarm experts and farmers. RabbitScan has been launched amid renewed fears by government, industry and the community that rabbits are growing in numbers, range and in the damage they cause right across Australia. Glenn McGrath met with Australia's leading scientists to launch a new community action campaign and website, called RabbitScan. Click 
Google Earth to fight rising rabbit numbers. In a two-pronged attack, State authorities are re-introducing monitoring sites, and Federal agencies are implementing Google Earth technology to generate a map that will help determine rabbit numbers. (The West Australian, 26/03/09) 
Scientists have launched a new website called RabbitScan, aimed at managing Australia's rabbit population. (ABC News Feed, 04/03/2009). Scientists use web to capture rabbit numbers 
Scientists have launched a new offensive against rabbits, with plans to map the location and density of the pest across Australia. (ABC News, 04/03/2009) The Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre is asking schools, community groups, landowners and individuals to find rabbits during the month of May and provide the information to a new website called Rabbitscan. 
National Anti Rabbit Campaign is being Launched today called RabbitScan. (ABC News, 04/03/2009) David Lord, a grazier on "Thakaringa" near Broken Hill and chairman of the Rabbit Management Advisory Group and Glen McGrath, former great fast bowler, and now rural ambassador with Landcare and Elders were at the launch 
Feral Rabbit Fact Sheet: Details facts and figures in relation to the impact of feral rabbit population and control around Australia.
Carbon offset industry to be undermined by rabbit attack: Carbon offset industry will be undermined if efforts are not escalated to address rabbit bounce-back from calici virus and myxomatosis.
Ramping up Research to Control Rabbits: A new Rabbit Management Advisory Group (RMAG) will guide strategic research aimed at finding new biological controls for this rampant pestChoose and Vote below
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"What ever the outcomes of climate change, generally speaking they will favour invasive species with broad ecological and habitat tolerance. This will exacerbate the impact rabbits have on the natural environment"
Greg Mutze - RMAG Member
SMS Messages For Rabbit Sightings
For people who travel and will be away from their computer but are keen to help, simply SMS to 0421 690 892 the following:- Rabbit numbers spotted (range from 0-10, 10-20, 20-30, 30-40 seen over a km walk or drive)
- location/s of sighting/s an address or GPS point
- when seen (date)
- senders name and phone number or email.
