Wallabies terrorise Australian retirement home

Wild wallabies are terrorising a far north Queensland retirement village, knocking over residents and defecating on lawns and patios.

Residents at Carlyle Gardens in Townsville are said to be too afraid to leave their homes when the 100-strong mob runs amok in the early mornings and late afternoons.



The wallabies are crashing into cars, scooters and even elderly residents.

Large male wallabies, over a metre tall and weighing up to 30kg, are fighting, falling against the side of homes and damaging walls. An operation is now under way to relocate the animals.