In the small town of Nannup, Western Australia, there has been a growing concern among residents regarding a mob of emus that have taken to raiding the local rubbish tip in search of food. These emus, particularly visible during the summer months, are reportedly getting entangled in debris—such as rotisserie chicken bags—while scavenging for both food and water. Local resident Daryl Barton highlighted the increasing frequency of these raids and criticized the current lack of security measures that allow the birds easy access to the site.

Residents have been vocal about the need for improved security at the rubbish tip to protect the health of the emus. As scavenging on waste can expose these birds to harmful materials, community members are advocating for additional fencing and measures to prevent the emus from accessing the rubbish tip freely. This issue reflects broader environmental concerns and highlights the delicate balance between human activities and wildlife health in rural areas of Australia.

The challenges posed by emus searching through rubbish are not new for the town of Nannup, which has faced similar issues in the past. However, with increasing sightings of emus getting caught in rubbish and their correlation with community health, this situation has sparked renewed discussions about wildlife management and the responsibilities of residents and local authorities to safeguard both human and animal welfare.