Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife conservation protects species, habitats and the ecosystems they depend on. Explore conservation issues, research and projects from Tasmania and across Australia, including the threats facing native wildlife and the work being done to protect it.
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New Partnership Aims to Restore Wildlife on Lungtalanana
A new Aboriginal-led conservation partnership aims to restore native mammal populations to Lungtalanana (Clarke Island) in Bass Strait. Led by the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre in partnership with GreenCollar, the initiative…
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Tasmania Reviews Wild Deer Management
Tasmania is reviewing its wild fallow deer management plan as populations continue to grow and expand into environmentally sensitive areas. Proposed changes include removing protected status, declaring deer a pest…
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Great Koala National Park Legislation Introduced
The NSW Government has introduced legislation to establish the Great Koala National Park, but permanent protection for more than 178,000 hectares remains conditional on carbon project registration and parliamentary approval.
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Australia Reviews National Fox Control Strategy
The Australian Government has released a draft national fox control strategy proposing 67 actions to reduce the impact of European red foxes on native wildlife. The plan outlines an estimated…
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The Great Koala National Park
The Great Koala National Park could protect nearly half a million hectares of forest and habitat for thousands of koalas and greater gliders. But its creation has become tied to…
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Boulder Wildlife Sanctuary Established on King Island
Australian Wildlife Conservancy has established Boulder Wildlife Sanctuary on King Island, its first conservation property in Tasmania. The 200 hectare sanctuary adjoins Lavinia State Reserve and protects habitat for the…
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Australia Joins the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty
Australia has formally ratified the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty, joining a global agreement designed to protect marine life beyond national borders. With Australia also releasing its first Sustainable Ocean Plan,…
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The Debate Over Sugar Gliders and Swift Parrots
For more than a decade, introduced sugar gliders have been considered a major threat to Tasmania’s critically endangered swift parrot. New field research is now adding another layer to the…
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H5N1 Bird Flu Australia Timeline
Follow Australia’s H5N1 bird flu outbreak through a detailed, continually updated timeline documenting confirmed detections, surveillance efforts and major developments. From the first suspected mainland case to the spread across…
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Australian Mammals at Risk from H5N1 Bird Flu
The arrival of H5N1 bird flu in Australia has raised new questions for wildlife conservation. While the virus primarily affects birds, native mammals may also face risks. Discover which Australian…
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H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed in Australia
H5N1 bird flu has now been confirmed in Western Australia and South Australia, marking a significant moment in Australia’s biosecurity history. Follow the latest developments, wildlife impacts and conservation concerns…
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Regulator Moves To Restrict SGAR Rat Poisons
Australia’s chemical regulator has warned that some rat poisons pose unacceptable risks to wildlife. The APVMA is moving to restrict second generation anticoagulant rodenticides used in pest control.
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APVMA Revokes Florfenicol Emergency Permit
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has revoked the emergency permit allowing florfenicol to be used in Tasmanian salmon farming. The decision follows residue detections in marine species outside…
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APVMA Issues Show Cause On Florfenicol
New testing has detected traces of florfenicol in wild marine species more than 10 kilometres from salmon farms, prompting the APVMA to issue a show cause notice on the emergency…
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The Fragility of Owls
A reflection on Owls of the Eastern Ice and what rare owls like the Tasmanian Masked Owl reveal about habitat loss, conservation, and fragile survival on narrow margins.
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Roadkill in Tasmania
Why is roadkill so common in Tasmania? A deep dive into government data, habitat fragmentation, traffic patterns and wildlife movement, and why overpopulation myths don’t explain what we’re seeing on…
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The Killing of K’gari’s Dingoes
A reflection on the killing of K’gari’s dingoes and the broader questions it raises about wildlife management and coexistence.
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What Fire Takes From Us
Bushfires take more than land and homes. They take refuge, safety, and lives that are often unseen. A reflection on wildlife loss, care, and responsibility during Australia’s fire seasons.
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Licensed to Care, Licensed to Kill
What does it mean to be licensed to save wildlife in a system that also licenses large scale killing? This piece draws on Right to Information data and national analysis…
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Amazon Pulls Deadly Rodent Poison In Australia
Amazon Australia has begun removing second generation rodenticides from sale, a decision that could save countless native animals. Now Bunnings, Woolworths and Coles must match it.
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A Turning Point for the Environment
This week marks a significant moment in Australia’s environmental history, one that has left me feeling a mix of cautious hope, exhaustion, and that familiar weight in the chest that…
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