Miranda Kerr’s hometown overrun by feral cats as council begins trap trial

Miranda Kerr’s hometown is facing a wildly unglamorous problem, with residents of Gunnedah told to trap feral cats on their own properties as the rural NSW town battles a population explosion. The town that helped shape one of Australia’s biggest superstars is now being overrun by cats, with locals saying hundreds are living in drains, backyards and areas near the CBD. Known as the “Koala Capital of the World”, the northwest NSW centre has long traded on its natural charm and famous local ties. But now Gunnedah is making headlines for a very different reason, after shocking images aired by 7NEWS exposed the scale of a feral cat crisis gripping the town. MORE NEWS Miranda Kerr reveals her life’s defining obsession ‘Huge problem: Aus pest invading your suburb States face mouse plague threat after bait diverted Feral cats have become a problem in Gunnedah, and their numbers are continuing to grow. Picture: 7NEWS In response, Gunnedah Shire Council has approved a 12-month trap hire trial that will allow residents to take traps home and catch feral cats themselves. “I’d say there are hundreds of feral cats in the Gunnedah township, particularly close to the CBD,” Gunnedah Shire Communit...