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General News
2 October, 2025
Emus spotted
A RARE sight was captured this week when an Emu and its chicks were spotted near Hexham.
Rare sighting: An Emu and its chicks were spotted just outside Hexham on Monday.
Western District Newspapers captured photographs and videos of an Emu and its three chicks just outside Hexham.
According to Wildlife Victoria, recorded occurrences of emus in the Hexham area are few and far between.
However, they are found across Australia as they can move between 15-25 kilometres per day in search of food and water.
The Emu is Australia’s tallest native bird, standing up to two metres tall and weighing up to 55 kilograms.
Emus pair up in summer and autumn before mating in winter, with females typically laying between five and 15 eggs.
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