The moment the world decided to turn things around for Nature
A new deal for people and nature. WWF-Australia's Chief Conservation Officer, Rachel Lowry, reflects on the new landmark global agreement for nature.
23 December 2022
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We have the solutions to help end plastic pollution in Australia
Why wrap a cucumber in plastic? Nature already gave produce the perfect packaging. This Plastic Free July, go nude. Skip plastic-wrapped produce and help keep...
22 December 2022
“Why do we stick with WWF? Because you’re doing a good job – and we feel a part of that.”
Couple Carole and Christina share a long relationship with WWF, dating back to the very foundation of the organisation. Their love for wildlife and...
21 December 2022
Little Supporter, Big Heart: Saving turtles with Noah
Noah, aged 10, became quite concerned when he discovered the various threats sea turtles face. Here's the heartwarming story about how he decided to take...
21 December 2022
What are your #EcoGoals for the new year?
Here's what the team at WWF-Australia are doing in 2023 to help our planet.
19 December 2022
Wins for nature in 2022; thanks to you
Here is a snapshot of all that WWF-Australia achieved with your support in 2022 as a part of our mission to Regenerate Australia.
16 December 2022
The greatness of greater gliders
Lifelong nature lover, observer, and story purveyor David Waterhouse tells the story of his experiences with the elusive greater glider.
15 December 2022
Humans on Mars, turtles on the move
Earlier this year, captive bred, Critically Endangered swamp turtles were released into a whole new climate stable swamp.
14 December 2022
Renewable Superpower Scorecard #3
See how Australia’s states, territory and federal government are performing in the race to become a renewable energy superpower.
3 December 2022
6 environmentally friendly Christmas gifts for millennials
Millennials make up the biggest generation in history, even bigger than the baby boomers. As a whole, we play the most video games, download the most music,...
30 November 2022
Lifting the limit for Vets Beyond Borders
Find out how WWF-Australia is supporting Vets Beyond Borders to upskill vets around Australia to help care for wildlife every day and in emergency situations.
28 November 2022
15 Things to know about COP15
This December, leaders and decision-makers from all over the world are heading to crucial nature talks in Montreal, Canada, for the 15th meeting of the parties...
23 November 2022
Download these very special Indigenous seasons social media celebration assets
Download these very special WWF-Australia social media assets to celebrate the start of Indigenous seasons with your friends, family and followers.
16 November 2022
Australians should rally behind bid to host COP31
All Australians should get behind our proposal to host the COP31 climate talks in 2026.
9 November 2022
8 Interesting Facts About Tasmanian Devils
Here are 8 facts you might not know about the Tasmanian devil -you may know them for their ferocious reputation, but there’s more to them than meets the eye!
8 November 2022
What is COP27? 27 things you need to know
As we speak, 165 nations are meeting in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt for COP27. We're giving you the run down of things you need to know about COP27
7 November 2022
“Gali Maayrr”: why Australian water management needs Indigenous voices
Australian water needs Indigenous Traditional Knowledge to be the healthiest it can be, both now and into the future. In this revealing interview, proud...
2 November 2022
Ready to report to you live in Egypt from COP27!
The highly anticipated COP27 is about to begin in Egypt. Join WWF-Australia on our social media channels for exclusive behind-the-scenes updates as we advocate...
2 November 2022
20 years in the making: witnessing the Dwoort Baal Kaat songline’s incredible return to Noongar Country
Noongar Country is infamous for massacre and overclearing. But cultural heritage has still been passed down via oral storytelling from the Elders. Now, the...
21 October 2022
8 interesting facts about quokkas
Discover 8 amazing facts about the quokka, Australia's happiest marsupial. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status.
21 October 2022
Decarbonisation pathways for Queensland’s beef industry
Supporting Queensland's beef industry towards its 2030 carbon neutral target. Land and vegetation management opportunities in Queensland.
20 October 2022
Beloved Burrowers: Digging their way into our hearts
Today on World Wombat Day, we celebrate Australia’s most iconic burrowing mammal and all the other diggers that help keep our ecosystems healthy.
19 October 2022
A strategy to Regenerate Australia and our region starts with listening deeply
Recently WWF-Australia CEO Dermot O'Gorman visited our partners at Girringun Aboriginal Corporation to listen to the needs of our communities and our planet as...
18 October 2022
8 interesting facts about the Australian sea lion
The Australian sea lion is Australia's only native seal, but there's more to this marine mammal than meets the eye. Here are 8 interesting facts we bet you...
18 October 2022
Sustainable sea grapes in Saeraghi
Alpha Ghelly is an innovator, introducing sustainable sea-grape harvesting to his village, Saeraghi on the island of Ghizo in the Western Province of Solomon...
16 October 2022
The 2022 Living Planet Report: what does it mean for you and nature?
What are the biggest threats facing our environment? How can you help make a difference? Find out in this breakdown of the 2022 Living Planet Report.
12 October 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode six rundown
Plastic found in the scat of many animals that live in the ocean and on land, but you guessed it, it’s in human poo too. Find out more about plastic and poo in...
11 October 2022
From floods to freedom: Raine’s journey
She was the wildlife face of the 2022 flood disaster – a drenched joey, aptly named Raine. This little koala's journey hasn't been easy, but now six months on,...
4 October 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode five rundown
How do you find an animal you haven’t seen in a decade? You search for scat! Make some discoveries of your own in this eye-opening episode rundown of Scat Chat...
4 October 2022
The bird that ploughs the water
Long-standing WWF supporter and wildlife observer David Waterhouse shares the story of his sightings of the unusual African Skimmer in Southern Africa.
3 October 2022
5 ways to help koalas this Save the Koala Day
Saving koalas from extinction may feel like a daunting task, but it doesn't need to be! Here are some simple ways you can help safeguard their future this Save...
28 September 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode four rundown
Have a whale of a time - dive into all things whale poo on episode four of Scat Chat with WWF with Carlo Ritchie and Chris Johnson, Global Lead of WWF’s...
27 September 2022
It’s Queensland’s time to Shine
The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan commits $4 billion in new funding over the next four years, building on the existing $2 billion Renewable Energy and...
21 September 2022
Analysis: Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan commits $4 billion in new funding over the next four years, building on the existing $2 billion Renewable Energy and...
21 September 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode three rundown
In episode three of the new podcast, Scat Chat with WWF, learn about how wombats make landscapes more climate resilient and why exactly their scat is like a...
20 September 2022
The secrets scat keeps: Scat Chat episode two run down
Not all that glitters is gold - find out more on episode two of the Scat Chat with WWF podcast!
12 September 2022
Five surprising facts about the spotted-tailed quoll aka the tiger quoll
The spotted-tailed quoll, a largely nocturnal and solitary mammal, makes its home in eastern Australia, and while they might look cute - and they are - there’s...
12 September 2022
7 threatened wildlife to spot near Melbourne
Melbourne is a distinctive city with famously unpredictable weather - and its wildlife is just as unique! Live in Victoria's capital? Find out what threatened...
11 September 2022
Best places to see a koala in the wild
I spy something beginning with 'k'... here are the best places you can see a koala in the wild on the east coast of Australia.
11 September 2022
7 Facts about the greater glider
There’s a lot to love about the greater glider, but here are 7 things you might not know about them.
9 September 2022
30x30: A pathway to protecting 30% of Australia’s land by 2030
WWF-Australia strongly supports the 30 x 30 goal as a nature-based solution to the nature and climate crises.
9 September 2022
Five culturally significant animals you can discover in the 'My Backyard' tool
No matter where you are in Australia, you are never too far away from wildlife with deep significance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here...
7 September 2022
Thanks to our 'My Backyard' partners
The My Backyard tool is enabled by WWF-Australia with support from the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology.
6 September 2022
10+ Australian animals named after celebrities!
Is there a celebrity living in your backyard? What do Beyoncé and Greta Thunberg have in common? They’ve had an animal named after them - and one of them might...
6 September 2022
In photos: Threatened native Australian animals
Australia is home to some iconic wildlife species - some you may never even have heard of before! Sadly, many are threatened and being pushed to the brink of...
5 September 2022
7 threatened wildlife to spot around Brisbane
Brisbane is known for it's hot, humid summers, stunning surrounding beaches and lush tropical rainforests. Live in QLD's capital city? Find out what threatened...
2 September 2022
7 threatened wildlife to spot around Sydney
Sydney is a coastal metropolis known for its picturesque beaches and sparkling blue harbour waters. Live in NSW's capital city? Find out what threatened...
2 September 2022
What gives me hope is generational change
Derek Robertson, sits on WWF-Australia's advisory Board of Governors. After a lifetime of involvement in the environment, he has hope that the tides are...
31 August 2022
With an ambitious 10-Year Energy Plan, Queensland could become a Renewable Energy Exports Superpower
WWF-Australia has joined with Australian businesses to call on the Queensland Government to commit to an ambitious 10 Year Energy Plan and give Queensland a...
29 August 2022
How do you find a koala that leaves no trail? Answer revealed on Scat Chat with WWF
In the highly anticipated first episode of Scat Chat with WWF host Carlo Ritchie caught up with WWF-Australia’s Landscape Restoration Project Manager, Tanya...
29 August 2022
Banking on Natural Capital
Learn how Banking on Natural Capital represents a vision for a global economy that is transparent, inclusive and ecologically sustainable.
25 August 2022
One endangered animal, two mobs, a shared dream
The first of 36 jet-setting bettongs were released on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula (Guuranda) in June as part of the groundbreaking Marna Banggara...
21 August 2022
The last Asian lions
Long-standing WWF supporter and environmental storyteller David Waterhouse writes to us this month on his encounter with the elusive Asiatic Lion to celebrate...
8 August 2022
5 ways we can improve our State of the Environment
The latest State of the Environment report published in July has revealed he future of Australia’s wildlife and wild places hangs in the balance. Here are five...
1 August 2022
Queensland Climate Action Plan
Queensland Climate Action Plan
1 August 2022
Sea change for bettongs
36 brush-tailed bettongs have made an epic 2,000km journey from Western Australia to their new home on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula!
1 August 2022
To see a tiger
As we celebrate World Tiger Day, long-term WWF supporter and Legacy Society member, David Waterhouse shares his story of traveling through India and his rare...
27 July 2022
What effect is global warming having on our oceans?
Our oceans are fundamental to life on Earth, but rising sea temperatures are threatening the future for people and our livelihoods, marine habitats and the...
18 July 2022
What an underwater heatwave means for the Great Barrier Reef
When underwater heatwaves hit, the impacts on the Great Barrier Reef can be devastating. In fact, this natural wonder and its network of marine sanctuaries is...
17 July 2022
Tree planting for rock-wallabies
Nearly 30 WWF-Australia supporters recently rolled up their sleeves to help revegetate black-flanked rock-wallaby habitat at the Nangeen Hill Nature Reserve,...
14 July 2022
The scars of our landscape
I’ve never experienced anything so deafeningly silent as a forest that has been destroyed. I’ve stood in recently logged forests, and at first, the visual...
12 July 2022
Transparency technology tracing fish from bait to plate in Fijian tuna industry
More than 60% of the world’s tuna comes from the Pacific. Tuna fisheries are estimated to be worth $5-7 billion annually to Pacific Island economies and form...
9 July 2022
A Blueprint to Regenerate Australia
Here are ten things we must do to ensure we get the best possible outcomes for people and nature.
5 July 2022
WATCH: In the forest with gliders
Take five minutes to unwind and relax in Tallaganda National Park... and see if you can spot some furry friends!
4 July 2022
Recognising Indigenous Knowledges is not just culturally sound, it’s good science
For tens of thousands of years, First Nations people have addressed changing weather on this continent and successfully applied their knowledges to land...
4 July 2022
Rewilding lungtalanana: Returning nature, culture and sovereignty to the wilds of the Bass Strait
After years of post-invasion destruction and bushfires, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC), WWF-Australia’s Rewilding Australia team, and researchers from...
2 July 2022
Five ways you can support mob caring on Country
WWF-Australia’s Indigenous Engagement team members Rosie Goslett-King, Ben Kitchener and Cliff Cobbo have come together with Girringun Aboriginal Corporation’s...
2 July 2022
A legacy of nurture for all living things
Audrey’s love for all wildlife has inspired her to leave a long-lasting gift to WWF-Australia, which will protect nature and what she cares about most into the...
1 July 2022
The Art of Finding Flora - A day in-the-field for the Survive and Thrive project at Namadgi National Park
WWF-Australia joined a seed collecting expedition with the National Parks Conservation Trust and the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) and their team...
30 June 2022
A feast of flamingos
WWF supporter David Waterhouse shares a special poem with us about Greater Flamingos; birds that are truly ‘candy to the eyes.’ In this piece, David transports...
27 June 2022
Biodiversity is vital to nature, but what is it?
From trees and animals, to bacteria and microorganisms, find out why biodiversity is so important and what you can do to protect it.
14 June 2022
The Greatest Glider of All
Greater gliders are the cutest, most incredible animal you’ve probably never heard of - find out what makes these adorable flying critters so special.
13 June 2022
Not too hot, not too cold: Getting greater glider nest boxes just right!
Installing hi-tech, thermally appropriate nest boxes for greater gliders to help their recovery following the devastating bushfires of 2019-20.
13 June 2022
Saving the Bornean orangutan
Nest expeditions and tree planting projects
8 June 2022
Research confirms platypus are locally extinct in Sydney's Royal National Park
Platypus have not been seen in Sydney’s Royal National Park for decades. WWF-Australia’s Rewilding Program Manager Rob Brewster joined a team of researchers in...
3 June 2022
In numbers: the Regenerating Australia film tour wraps up around the country
That’s a wrap! Regen Studios’ short film Regenerating Australia, in collaboration with WWF-Australia, has finished its national tour, with the final screening...
3 June 2022
Creating a safe haven
News on a reforestation project in Malaysia.
1 June 2022
On the road with Sydney’s wildlife hospital on wheels
Sydney Wildlife Rescue’s mobile care unit hit the road for the first time on 11 January 2020.
27 May 2022
Indigenous Cultural Significance of the Bungaroo (Saltwater Turtle)
In this gorgeous video, Girringun Ranger Andrew Congoo talks about why the bungaroo (saltwater turtle) means so much to Indigenous Saltwater people in...
22 May 2022
In photos: Cultural burns on Narungga and Nukunu Country reigniting restorative practice
The Northern and Yorke Landscape Board is collaborating with First Nations people, Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation and National Parks and Wildlife...
22 May 2022
Indigenous Protected Areas are saving key Australian species from extinction
WWF-Australia is reflecting on an important strategy in moving towards a Nature Positive future – the vital role of Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs).
21 May 2022
What is biodiversity and why is it important?
Biodiversity is the collection of all the different types of life found in any one area. It is the trees and grass that grow there, the animals that call them...
19 May 2022
Searching for Honey Possums
The world's only truly nectivorous (nectar-eating) marsupial weighs just 7-10 grams, is nocturnal and can be extremely difficult to find. On a trip to Western...
18 May 2022
A brush-eyed view: Endangered Species Day in art
Today is Endangered Species Day, and to commemorate we reached out to five Australian artists to help us raise awareness that some of our most iconic native...
18 May 2022
In photos: 15 reasons to head to Tasmania right now
Tasmania may be small, but this idyllic corner of the world makes up for it in a big way.From stunning beaches and rocky coastlines to cool, lush rainforest,...
12 May 2022
Flood recovery at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
WWF-Australia vet Dr Prishani Vengetas visited the vets at Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital to discuss their experience of the floods and help with the rescue and...
9 May 2022
Who's got the passion for fashion: birds or the Met Gala?
We're debating over our favourite looks from this year's Met Gala and it's got us thinking - can birds do it better? We'll let you decide! Here's a look at...
3 May 2022
Eyes on Mount Barney
Mount Barney was impacted by both the 2019-20 bushfires and recent floods, so a team of researchers went to retrieve camera trap images and calculate the...
3 May 2022
Mountainous Mission
Enjoy an exclusive report on Nepal’s latest exciting collaring expedition with snow leopards.
2 May 2022
Tech meets conservation: Using telemetry towers to monitor bettongs
The Marna Banggara project is using telemetry towers to monitor the brush-tailed bettongs that were reintroduced to Yorke Peninsula.
1 May 2022
Bright-eyed brushy-tailed! Welcoming the next generation of bettongs to Yorke Peninsula
A southern Yorke Peninsula born brush-tailed bettong has been found. And if that’s not enough, that female also had a young joey in her pouch!
1 May 2022
Return of the Emperors
Catch up with the amazing colony of emperor penguins as they return to their icy breeding ground.
28 April 2022
Tiger Milestone
Catch up with Kalika and her cubs, and discover why this is a very special year for all wild tigers.
28 April 2022
How have the floods affected koalas in the Northern Rivers?
WWF-Australia vet Dr Prishani Vengetas visited the vets at Friends of the Koala to discuss their experience of the floods and help with the rescue and...
27 April 2022
World Penguin Day – Emperors on the edge
This World Penguin Day, we want to bring the spotlight to one of Antarctica’s most iconic species – the emperor penguin. These remarkable animals need our help...
21 April 2022
Caring for flood-affected wildlife at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
WWF-Australia vet Dr Prishani Vengetas visited the vets at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital to discuss their experience of the floods and help with the rescue and...
21 April 2022
In photos: Wildlife impacted by the floods
WWF-Australia’s Dr Prishani Vengetas is currently in the Northern Rivers region assisting our partners Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Currumbin Wildlife...
19 April 2022
Evenings with barking owls
Owls have forever enchanted long-time WWF supporter David Waterhouse, who particularly enjoys spending time observing mated pairs and their owlets. Some years...
13 April 2022
Australia has so much power to protect the Great Barrier Reef
Now that the UNESCO monitoring mission has left our shores to consider their decision on the World Heritage status of our Great Barrier Reef, it is an apt time...
13 April 2022
The future of NGOs is ours to redefine: Reimagining NGOs at Stanford University
The future of NGOs is ours to redefine! Like everyone else, we need to innovate, or risk being left behind.
10 April 2022
WWF-Australia welcomes expanding the Indigenous Rangers Program
Australia’s recent 2022-23 Budget has allocated $634.6 million over six years from 2022-23 to expand the Indigenous Rangers Program via the National Indigenous...
22 March 2022
Explore the ancient stories of the Great Barrier Reef with the Gudjuda and Girringun Rangers
In Dyirbal language, ‘nguri’ is a word used to say that an action was done in order to redress a balance. In light of the recent mass coral bleaching event on...
22 March 2022
New approaches to partnership at WWF
Over the past year, nature and biodiversity have risen to the top of the global agenda like never before. The vision for a nature-positive future is gaining...
22 March 2022
On-the-ground in the Northern Rivers flood recovery effort
Northern NSW is still recovering from the devastating floods in early March 2022, and WWF-Australia conservationist Tanya Pritchard has been on-the-ground...
21 March 2022
How businesses can get involved this Earth Hour
Want to be a leader in your industry and join the movement? There are heaps of easy ways businesses can get involved and help shape our future this Earth Hour.
17 March 2022
Behind the buzzwords: what does Innovate to Regenerate really mean?
Innovation. Regeneration. Solutions. Sound like corporate buzzwords, right? So what do they really mean? And what’s the deal with Innovate to Regenerate?
17 March 2022
Meet the women leading Australia’s renewable energy transition
Meet the women who are leading Australia’s renewable energy transition and creating a cleaner, greener future for us all.
8 March 2022
The team of women saving greater gliders
This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the women working to give greater gliders a fighting chance for survival following the...
7 March 2022
Celebrating the amazing women at WWF-Australia this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is 8 March and this year’s theme is #BreakTheBias. At WWF-Australia, we have an incredible workforce of women who make a positive...
7 March 2022
Governments agree we need a plastic pollution treaty - but how do we get there?
This week we saw a win for people and wildlife as United Nations member states agreed to start work on a global plastic pollution treaty.
1 March 2022
A lifetime of service to the environment
Professor Ross Jeffree shares what motivates his support of organisations like WWF, and what led him to dedicate his life’s work to the environment.
23 February 2022
Ospreys
Wildlife storyteller and member of WWF’s Living Planet Legacy Society, David Waterhouse, shares his experiences with the eastern osprey, a fish-eating raptor...
21 February 2022
From the tropics to the Antarctic – Australian blue corridors revealed
A new report visualises satellite tracks of 845 whales and brings together 30 years of scientific data to help us better understand the growing threats to...
17 February 2022
Sad, mad and glad: Koalas now legally listed as Endangered
Within a decade, the east coast koala population had gone from no-listing to Vulnerable to Endangered. WWF-Australia's Dr Stuart Blanch shares his thoughts and...
17 February 2022
How could listing the koala as 'Endangered' be a good thing?
Australia's iconic koala has officially been listed as Endangered on the east coast. It’s a shocking development, but ironically, a somewhat positive one.
15 February 2022
Every animal deserves a second chance
Have you ever wondered what happens after an animal is found injured? What it takes to treat them, and return them back to the wild? The rescue is just the...
15 February 2022
Supporter Stories: John lived a simple life, and created his own rainforest sanctuary
Jenny Look remembers her brother and his legacy to nature.
8 February 2022
How nine adorable koala joeys are helping make a map
Dr Kita Ashman was recently out in-the-field collecting koala DNA and got to meet some adorable fluffy-eared friends! See how these koala's are doing and how...
31 January 2022
12 ways tigers made a comeback in 12 years
Here are 12 ways tiger range countries have been working to return Asia’s roar over the last 12 years since the Global Tiger Summit in 2010.
30 January 2022
Hexham swamp: the safety valve of the lower Hunter
Passionate nature lover and long-term WWF supporter David Waterhouse shares a story with us to celebrate World Wetlands Day.
28 January 2022
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act - Explained!
Right now, the future of Australia’s nature laws remains uncertain. We explain what's happening with the EPBC Act and what more needs to be done to secure the...
28 January 2022
Researchers prepare to rewild the platypus in New South Wales
After 50 years of absence from Sydney's Royal National Park, there is new-found hope for the platypus as WWF-Australia and our dedicated partners prepare to...
25 January 2022
Celebrating the amazing women in science at WWF-Australia
Meet some of the amazing women in science on the WWF-Australia team! Whether in-the-field or in the office, they're working to make a positive impact for our...
25 January 2022
Meet the Australians using renewable exports to boost their business
Clean energy exports aren’t just the future… they’re already here. Meet the Australians whose businesses are already embodying our renewable superpower...
24 January 2022
The power of small business
Acts of conservation by small and medium enterprises can have a significant impact on the environment. Here’s how you can help.
15 January 2022
Hidden Vale, Crouching Koala
If you haven’t heard of Hidden Vale, it’s probably because it’s staying true to its name. Home to at least 45 koalas, this area has undergone a hi-tech drone...
11 January 2022