South Australia blasted for issuing permit to cull southern hairy-nosed wombats

Traditional owners and environmental groups criticise issuing of permit on area of Yorke Peninsula leased to a farmer

South Australian authorities have been criticised by traditional owners and environmental groups for issuing a permit for the culling of southern hairy-nosed wombats on the Yorke Peninsula.

The permit was issued for Aboriginal Lands Trust lands at Point Pearce, which are leased to a farmer, under laws that allow for the culling of "abundant wildlife" that is "causing damage".