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nsw.gov.auCreating the Great Koala National Park – information and updatesA moratorium on timber harvesting in the 176,000 hectares of state forest assessed for inclusion in the park is in place while key elements of the transition from state forest to national park are fin...

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change.orgSign the PetitionNO DATA CENTRES IN IPSWICH — PROTECT OUR WATER, WILDLIFE & COMMUNITY

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euronews.comHow a laboratory accident revealed a new way to rescue dying coralsIn the lab, bleached corals recovered within just seven weeks of being put in brief contact with healthy corals.

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the-independent.comThese are the funniest wildlife photos of the year featuring a ‘sexy mantis’Organizers of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards said they got a record-breaking number of hilarious entries this year

Professor Euan Ritchie FAMS

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abc.net.auH5 bird flu found in four sea lions, including a pup, on SA islandsThere has also been a mass mortality event involving crested terns on the same South Australia islands, with about 900 of the birds found dead.

"The South Australian government is seeking federal approval for a vaccine trial targeting mammals." What on Earth is your government *meaningfully* doing, @albomp.bsky.social? This does not look like a well-planned response; one you’ve had years to get ready for. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...

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20 Sept

Benedict Cumberbatch presents How to Live on Earth. “Living on Mars would be horrible. Let’s try to live on Earth.”

youtu.beHow to Live on Earth | Feature Documentary | Presented by Benedict CumberbatchYouTube video by Open Planet

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theguardian.comThe black robin, once down to just a single breeding pair, wins NZ bird of the yearFondly known as the ‘goth’ of New Zealand’s bird world, the black robin now has a population of 350 adults thanks to a pioneering breeding programme

theconversation.comFrom Australia to the Andes, we’re discovering new biodiversity hotspots worldwideScientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.

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theconversation.comWhy the story of urchin barrens and kelp forests is more complex than we thoughtSea urchins eat kelp – but new research shows their diets and relationships with kelp forests are more complex than commonly thought.

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11 Sept

abc.net.auAustralia's northernmost incursion of varroa mite detected in QueenslandThe devastating honey bee parasite Varroa destructor mite has been detected in Far North Queensland, in what is believed to be the most northern detection of the destructive pest in Australia.

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11 Sept

theguardian.comNSW Greens MP pleads with federal colleagues not to back National party motion to block koala park dealFederal Greens partyroom split over plan for NSW to get millions of dollars’ worth in carbon credits for creating a koala national park

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11 Sept

abc.net.auDecade-long experiment in outback NSW changing the landscapeOnce locally extinct across outback NSW, bilbies, bandicoots and bettongs are now back and breeding. The desert's revival has been led by a young couple who moved their lives way out west a decade ago...

theguardian.comNative birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalitiesFederal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’

11 Aug

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theconversation.comAustralia is home to the only mass cuttlefish gathering in the world. This year these giants didn’t returnBy late June, the animals should be well and truly aggregating. In short, the cuttlefish have simply failed to turn up.

11 Aug

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theguardian.comPenguins and dolphins among nearly 400 Australian species under threat from bird flu as ‘true extent of disaster’ revealedAssessment of more than 2,000 native species warns nearly one in five at high risk of deadly H5N1, including parrots, fur seals and quolls

5 Aug

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theguardian.comButterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’New research shows early-warning species is on the move, expanding or contracting geographic range and changing altitude

5 Aug

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theguardian.comBird flu has reached Victoria and more wildlife deaths loom. How bad could it get?Authorities say local transmission of H5 bird flu virus among South Australian birds signals ‘shift in the situation’

30 July

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youtube.com🦜 Eastern Rosellas 🎵 Song by Miles Phillips (and Dad)YouTube video by Joel Phillips

25 July

Love this! 7-year-old Miles wrote an anthem to Eastern Rosellas: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vJZ... #easternrosellas #MilesPhillips

abc.net.auRelief for marine experts as whale helped out of shallow estuaryA juvenile southern right whale has been saved by a pod of dolphins after it was stranded in an estuary in WA's south for two weeks.

18 July

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pulsetasmania.com.au‘Common sense’ the answer to managing Neil the seal, premier saysThe state government is not considering new laws to protect the seal…

6 July

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abc.net.auTiny forests planted in Sydney to restore urban tree canopyUsing enriched soil and densely planted trees, the pocket forests can fit into small underutilised spaces owned by councils.

6 July

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theguardian.comNorfolk Island’s unique corals under triple threat from disease, El Niño and now government-approved dredgingExclusive: Most of the island’s corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science, researcher says

6 July

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reuters.comAustralia reports second H5N1 bird flu case in migratory seabirdAustralia reported a second case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia on Monday, after confirming its first over the ‌weekend, as the government vowed to rein in the spread of the ...

24 June

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26 May

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abc.net.auBanned abroad, booming at home: Inside Australia's coral industrySought-after pieces of coral are sold all around the world, including at rave-like trade shows known as "frag swaps". The insatiable demand for a "piece of the reef" has put coral harvesting in the sp...

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26 May

independent.co.ukTiny blue deep-sea octopus discovered near Galapagos confirmed as new speciesPalm-size creature was found nearly 5,800ft underwater

theguardian.comA magpie can recognise you – and four other fun facts about Australia’s most often-spotted birdThe feathered friend was recorded in half of the 153,000 surveys in BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count

25 May

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25 May

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shop.australiangeographic.com.auHelp Protect the Honey Possum - DONATE NOWHelp protect the honey possum now. Your contribution will support habitat restoration, conservation science and on-ground action.

18 May

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theconversation.comHow to build cities for wildlife, not just people – new researchUrban waterways sit at the heart of the global nature crisis.

18 May

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theguardian.comUS miner under further investigation after destroying WA habitat of black cockatoos, quokkas and numbatsPressure grows on Alcoa over strip-mining of Western Australian jarrah forest, which also threatens Perth’s water supply

15 May

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wp.meBrazilian three-banded armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctusThe Brazilian three-banded #armadillo Tolypeutes tricinctus, known as "tatu-bola" in Portuguese, is a rare and unique species native to #Brazil. With the ability to roll into a near-impenetrable ball,...

3 May

Resilient Brazilian three-banded #armadillos are fascinating real-life #pokemon of #SouthAmerica. They're vulnerable from #palmoil meat and soy #deforestation in #Brazil. Resist their #extinction! Be #vegan #Boycottpalmoil #Boycott4Wildlife @palmoildetect.bsky.social wp.me/pcFhgU-8R9

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4 May

A scarlet robin in flight. Kaiserstuhl Conservation Park, South Australia.

theguardian.comThe dead sea: Tasmania's underwater forests disappearing in our lifetimeThe sea along the Tasmanian east coast is a global heating hotspot. One man has watched entire sea forests disappear in his lifetime

4 May

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theguardian.comFederal government accused of watering down proposal to protect Australia’s threatened species and ecosystemsWilderness Society says changes undermined intent of national standards intended to reverse decline of plants, animals and ecosystems

2 May

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1 May

abc.net.auCan commercial farming and conservation co-exist?A predator-proof fence at a Victorian farm is helping endangered species recover while proving conservation and agriculture can successfully co-exist.

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news.mongabay.comRare, high-altitude jaguar sighting in Honduras raises hope for conservationHigh in the Sierra del Merendón mountains in Honduras, a jaguar has been photographed at 2,200 meters, or about 7,200 feet — an unusually lofty elevation for a species that usually sticks to lowland f...

30 Apr

Rare, high-altitude jaguar sighting in Honduras raises hope for conservation news.mongabay.com/2026/04/rare...

australianwildlife.orgAdorable bandicoots complete first phase of ambitious reintroduction project in NSWA cohort of Shark Bay Bandicoots has arrived in south-west NSW, marking a major milestone in efforts to return locally extinct mammals to the region.

30 Apr

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allianceforanimals.org.auLandmark EU Trade Deal Recognises Animals as Sentient Beings — Australian Alliance for AnimalsThe Australian Alliance for Animals has welcomed the release of the provisional text of the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), confirming a significant step forward for animal welfar...

29 Apr

The Australian Alliance for Animals has welcomed the release of the provisional text of the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), confirming a significant step forward for animal welfare on the global stag www.allianceforanimals.org.au/ourwork/medi...

bgr.comOffshore Windfarms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Local Wildlife - BGRWildlife in areas where wind farms are built are driven off initially, but when construction ends, it returns and thrives with its new artificial reef.

29 Apr

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lmtonline.comMost sunscreens harm corals. Here's what you can doAbout 25% of applied sunscreen washes off into the water, releasing thousands of tons of toxic chemicals annually in reef areas. “Reef safe” labels are largely unregulated, meaning most products...

29 Apr

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theguardian.comSperm whales’ communication closely parallels human language, study findsAnalysis shows whales’ coda vocalizations are ‘highly complex’ and remarkably similar to our own

23 Apr

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theconversation.comAn extinct echidna the size of a small child once roamed Victoria, new fossil showsMore than a hundred years after it was found in Foul Air Cave in Victoria, the fossil is granting us new insights into deep time.

19 Apr

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earth.comRare and beautiful 'extinct' bird rediscovered after 100 years of no sightingsThe night parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) is a small green-and-yellow bird species long considered near-mythical across Australia’s interior.

18 Apr

Rare and beautiful 'extinct' bird rediscovered after 100 years of no sightings: www.earth.com/news/rare-bi...

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17 Apr

theguardian.com‘Incomprehensible’: birds flee and hundreds of turtles left to die after government cuts water to NSW wetlandsFrogs and sheep in the Gwydir wetlands near Moree have also been bogged after WaterNSW stopped environmental flows, researchers say

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15 Apr

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abc.net.auWhat a 'super El Niño' would mean for Australia's weather in 2026Australia's weather is expected to shift rapidly, thanks to the probable emergence of an El Niño, meaning drought, extreme heat and bushfires could be on the way.

theconversation.comMeet kungaka – ‘the hidden one’. This ancient lizard could be the rarest reptile in AustraliaThe kungaka represents an ancient lineage from when Australia was wetter. Today, it survives in a sheltered desert gorge.

15 Apr

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