Post by Dingo 2030 Network

We're finally ditching outdated pest management for hard genomic science. The narrative around the Australian dingo is officially shifting from eradication to evidence-based co-existence. ​For decades, lethal control hasn't just failed—it has actively worsened agricultural conflicts by fracturing pack dynamics and forcing inexperienced juveniles to target livestock. Now, thanks to the 2026 NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, modern genomic data has dismantled the hybridisation myth, proving our coastal populations are genetically pure and essential protected fauna. ​What’s truly groundbreaking is the methodology driving this regional shift. Landmark initiatives like the Ngugum Project are integrating ancient First Nations Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with cutting-edge spatial tracking from UNSW and Taronga. The ecological consensus is clear: allowing these apex predators to naturally suppress mesopredators like feral cats and red foxes is one of our best defences for safeguarding threatened native mammals. ​For a closer look at this milestone in Australian ecology, check out the attached document and swipe through the summary below. #Dingo2030Network #ConservationAustralia #ProtectNativeSpecies #OpenScience #Dingo