Weird NewsPET OF THE DAY
Feral deer could become Australia's next feral pig problem
The unreleased national report, dated July 2026, estimates feral deer cost Australia more than ninety-one million dollars a year; the plan's own deadline has passed.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Feral deer will become Australia’s next feral pig problem without prompt action, report warns”, with reporting from The Land and Farm Weekly.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 2:47 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Australia.
- BBN covered this story before: Smith out of third Test as Australia bowl first (October 27).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- The GuardianFeral deer will become Australia’s next feral pig problem without prompt action, report warns
- The LandFeral deer across Australia cost $91m as pest spreads fast facts used on air
- Farm WeeklyFeral deer across Australia cost $91m as pest spreads fast facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAn unpublished government report says feral deer are spreading across Australia and costing farmers more than ninety-one million dollars a year, according to The Land.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNinety-one million. That's a lot of fence.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe report was considered for release at a cross-government meeting in August. The deer did not wait for the minutes.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo BBN's Pet of the Day goes to the feral deer, six species strong: chital, fallow, hog, red, rusa and sambar! Career stat line: one report outrun.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRating: gold medal in spreading. Only South Australia reported a decline.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'd like to accept this on behalf of the report. It couldn't be here tonight. It's still being considered.
The story so far
- Skip Goes Underground in the Opal Capital · Wikipedia
- Smith out of third Test as Australia bowl first · Yahoo Sports
- Feral deer could become Australia's next feral pig problem (this story)
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