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Why is Australia cutting down trees? And where do the logs end up?

We all need trees – to breathe, to belong, to survive. But Australia is still logging native forests. We’re calling on our leaders to end this destruction. Add...

22 December 2023

Wrapped: How you helped Regenerate Nature in 2023

2023 has been a big year for our wildlife and wild places.Thanks to the generosity of our incredible supporters, donors, and partners, together, we’ve made...

20 December 2023

All I want for Christmas is an end to native forest logging

By Dr Kita Ashman, Threatened Species and Climate Adaptation Ecologist, WWF-AustraliaAs the holiday season approaches, amidst the joy and mounting festive...

20 December 2023

Why Australians should care about saving the tiger from extinction

Learn about the world’s endangered tigers and how you can help safeguard their homes forever

19 December 2023

Koala-ty Olives: How Jude's Tasty Creations Protected Wildlife Down Under!

With a mission fuelled by compassion and a desire to help, Jude, with Noah by his side, embarked on an olive-picking adventure in their backyard to fundraise...

12 December 2023

The Future of COPs: Why Local Experiences Must Drive Global Ambition

Learn from the participants of the 'Future of COPs' event as they share their insights as to how the future evolution of the COP process can realise greater...

8 December 2023

Our impact on Tallaganda State Forest and the greater gliders that call it home

Did you know every signature and donation to WWF-Australia makes a difference? Together, our voices create real impact and support vital on-ground work to...

4 December 2023

Soaring Sugar Gliders

WWF supporter and wildlife observer David Waterhouse writes about coming face-to-face with sugar gliders. Weighing as little as 120gm, sugar gliders can fit...

28 November 2023

Tiger Cat encounters

‘Don’t shoot it!’ ‘I’m just looking at it through the ‘scope. I won’t shoot.’ We were three friends hunting rabbits on hilly farmland near Dungog in the Hunter...

21 November 2023

Take our NYE plastic free challenge!

Here’s how to have a truly great New Year's Eve without the plastic.

21 November 2023

IN PHOTOS: From the desert to the tropics: Rangers sharing knowledge on black-footed rock-wallaby conservation

The Warru Rangers from APY Lands in South Australia recently visited the Nyikina Mangala Rangers in the Kimberley region of Western Australia to exchange...

15 November 2023

Tigers, snares, and Malaysia’s Indigenous Guardians of the Forest

Meet Merapi and his team working to protect tigers in Malaysia.

9 November 2023

What's at stake: a glimpse into Malaysia's rare biodiversity

What do you need to get a high-resolution photograph of one of Malaysia’s last remaining tigers to show the world what we could lose if they’re not protected?...

9 November 2023

The secret life of wildflowers

Botanica by Air Wick has partnered with WWF-Australia to create The Rare Bloom Project. In collaboration with the Australian Seed Bank Partnership, we've...

7 November 2023

Rare footage of tigress with three cubs renews hope in Thailand

This incredible footage of a tigress and her three cubs was recorded in Western Thailand earlier this year.

4 November 2023

In photos: Roar power

Catch a glimpse of the majestic tiger through a series of beautiful images alongside interesting facts you may not have known.

1 November 2023

The paradox of the platypus

In 1815 John Thomas Campbell, the Vice-regal secretary of Governor Lachlan Macquarie wrote – “in the reaches or pools of the Campbell River, the very curious...

18 October 2023

Antarctica’s Sea-Ice Crisis: Climate change threatens Antarctic wildlife as sea-ice levels drop

Antarctica is the coldest region on the planet. It is also experiencing some of the world’s most intense heatwaves. The warming climate caused sea-ice around...

16 October 2023

Indigenous conservation voices, knowledge and strategies are critical to caring for Country

In response to the Australia's Voice to Parliament referendum, Dermot O’Gorman, CEO, WWF-Australia explains why recognising and supporting First Nations...

15 October 2023

WWF-Australia's Darren Grover on the Voice to Parliament: "The answers are there if we're prepared to listen"

In this powerful video, Darren Grover, Head of Regenerative Country at WWF-Australia talks about the important place First Peoples voices have in caring for...

10 October 2023

VIDEO: First Peoples Voices is crucial to caring for Country

In this thoughtful video, proud Yuin woman and WWF-Australia's Women Rangers Environmental Network (WREN) Rosie Goslett-King tells us why First Peoples having...

10 October 2023

Have we found a nature-made solution to fencing?

Discover the 'Islands in the Sky' project by WWF-Australia, exploring how natural landscapes like Mount Talaterang can act as safe havens for wildlife,...

9 October 2023

A new driving force for Northern Rivers koalas: working in partnership

Thanks to our partnership with furniture company Koala, Friends of the Koala now have a new volunteer coordinator and electric vehicle to support their work in...

29 September 2023

Wanderers of the Plains

Delve into the captivating narrative penned by David Waterhouse as he recounts his encounters with the elusive Plains-wanderer, an exceedingly rare bird native...

28 September 2023

5 of the many culturally significant animals you can discover in the My Backyard tool

Find out what incredible culturally significant wildlife can be discovered in your backyard by checking out our My Backyard tool. Here is just a snapshot of...

28 September 2023

5 interesting facts about brush-tailed rock-wallabies

The brush-tailed rock-wallaby can be found from south east Queensland right down to the Grampians in western Victoria, roughly following the Great Dividing...

22 September 2023

Regenerating nature relies on First Nations voices

Discover how integrating First Nations wisdom and practices can lead Australia towards a regenerative future. Learn about WWF-Australia's mission to restore...

19 September 2023

The power of trees: the race to end deforestation and restore nature’s climate control

That’s why WWF-Australia is leading the effort to protect and restore our trees. Together with our partners and communities around the nation, we have a...

14 September 2023

7 amazing facts about the glossy black cockatoo

The glossy black cockatoo, found across eastern Australia, is an incredible bird and the smallest of the five species of black cockatoo living here. Here are...

13 September 2023

9 incredible facts about green sea turtles

Discover 9 incredible facts about green sea turtles, from epic migrations and nesting behaviour to climate threats and ocean conservation.

13 September 2023

This is Wanda’s Story

Discover the remarkable story of Wanda L. Park, a United States citizen whose deep connection to Australia's natural wonders led her to leave an enduring...

31 August 2023

Community-managed fisheries: protecting the reef for generations to come

WWF-Australia has been working with the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and John West Australia to support...

17 August 2023

Did you know trees breathe?

Like us, trees breathe. It sounds wild, doesn’t it? But what if we told you that trees could create lollies from dew drops and sunbeams? 

3 August 2023

Koala Corridors: A pathway to reconnection

The ‘Cores, Corridors and Koalas’ partnership with the Great Eastern Ranges aims to reconnect wildlife corridors and contribute towards the regeneration of...

1 August 2023

10 ways you can help Australia's tree dwellers

Wondering how you can help Australia's trees and the animals that call them home? Here are 10 ways you can help Australia's tree dwellers.

1 August 2023

10 must-see nature spots around Australia

Here are ten of our favourite must-see nature spots around Australia to add to your next roadtrip.

1 August 2023

The diverse role of rangers and why they are critical in tiger landscapes

Professional and well trained rangers are the backbone of conservation and protected area management. They’re indispensable to our planet. But if someone asked...

31 July 2023

Bhutan’s success in increasing its tiger population and the challenges that lie ahead

The Royal Government of Bhutan has announced that tiger populations continue to increase in the country, a fantastic achievement. The latest survey estimates...

31 July 2023

Trees: the unrecognised heroes for planet and climate

Trees are one tool we can use to help mitigate the effects of climate crisis and secure a healthier, more liveable planet for all.

31 July 2023

The Githabul Rangers are bringing cultural fire and koalas back to Country

Meet the Githabul Rangers, an Indigenous-led natural resource management team working in partnership with the Githabul community, WWF-Australia, Centre for...

30 July 2023

Why do we need to save trees in Australia?

Find out what the leading causes of deforestation are in Australia, and how you can help make a difference to save our trees.

29 July 2023

We All Need Trees

Find out how trees benefit people from around Australia, and how you can make a difference to save our forests.

29 July 2023

10 ways to help save trees in Australia

Here are ten easy things you can do to help protect and restore our precious forests.

29 July 2023

What does the world gain when we protect tigers?

Tigers and the habitat they live in provide untold benefits to the climate, people and wildlife - it is crucial that we do everything we can to help protect...

29 July 2023

In Photos: Australia's Wildest Selfies are in the Kimberley

Caught on camera! Step into the wild and unfiltered world of the Kimberley's wildest animal selfies on Nyaliga Country! Thanks to the Nyaliga Rangers and...

28 July 2023

9 Australian Native Plants to Attract Wildlife and Bees

No matter where you live - whether it’s in an urban jungle, the suburban streets or in the countryside, we all have a role to play in protecting our native...

27 July 2023

8 native trees you can plant to help koalas in the Northern Rivers

The daily schedule of a koala consists of sleeping and eating - both of which require the right kind of tree! Here are 8 native tree species you can plant to...

26 July 2023

Getting muddy for koala recovery

See the WWF-Australia team get their hands dirty during a community tree planting event with Bangalow Koalas.

26 July 2023

Watching over nesting goshawks – a local bird of prey

David spent a number of months observing a mating pair of nesting goshawks and their offspring. Found widely across Australia, you may have seen these elusive...

25 July 2023

What would it take to build an inclusive, regenerative future for Australia?

What would Australia look and feel like in 2030 if we successfully transitioned to a regenerative economy?

11 July 2023

Panel 2 - What are some top-down solutions to addressing the barriers facing regenerative enterprise?

During the Innovate to Regenerate Greenhouse Event: Our Regenerative Futures, we had the opportunity to hear from three panelists sharing solutions and...

11 July 2023

Panel 1 – Uncovering the barriers to regenerative enterprise

During the Innovate to Regenerate Greenhouse Event: Our Regenerative Futures, we heard from leaders from three regenerative enterprises funded through...

11 July 2023

Vale Professor Robert Pressey - A champion for the environment

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia would like to pay tribute to Professor Bob Pressey, a former WWF-Australia Governor, a passionate conservationist and...

10 July 2023

Plastic waste and global heating - what's the connection?

Find out how plastic production and waste is impacting our global climates, economies and livelihoods.

10 July 2023

VIDEO: BETTONGS ON BOARD - TINY MARSUPIALS FLY INTERSTATE TO NEW HOME IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

In this video, a group of tiny, critically endangered marsupials were flown over 2,000 km to a new home in South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. The brush-tailed...

6 July 2023

Australia’s Nature Repair Market Bill: what happened in the Senate, and what next?

A Nature Repair Market has the potential to be a game changer for biodiversity conservation in Australia, provided it is governed with high integrity, attracts...

4 July 2023

Gudjuda Elder Uncle Eddie Smallwood shares his Voice with you

In his video message straight from the heart, Gudjuda Ranger Coordinator and Elder Eddie Smallwood explains why he is so passionate about First Peoples having...

3 July 2023

Why Australian Nature Needs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Cliff Cobbo, WWF-Australia’s Senior Indigenous Engagement Manager here. In this video, I talk about what a Voice to Parliament means to me personally, and what...

3 July 2023

Traditional methods meet camera technology to recover Wilinggin Country in the Kimberley

The Nyaliga Rangers are using Two-way Science (traditional methods and Western science together) to look after Wilinggin Country. Now, with WWF-Australia’s...

2 July 2023

In photos: 45 years in the field

Explore the captivating journey of 45 years in the field as we celebrate protecting our planet's precious wildlife and habitats at WWF.

29 June 2023

Rewilding the eastern quoll

Eastern quolls are one of four species of quoll in Australia. But while northern, spotted and western quolls can still be found on our mainland, the last...

27 June 2023

Best Australian native trees to plant in your state

Want to do more to help restore our Australian animals, forests and woodlands? Here are the best native trees you can plant today.

27 June 2023

Keeping track of the elusive greater glider with GPS collars

Find out how this innovative technology is being used to track one of Australia's most elusive animals - the greater glider.

13 June 2023

Blue Corridors of the Eastern Pacific Ocean

Opportunities and Actions to Protect Migratory Whales

6 June 2023

Shining a spotlight on nature at Vivid Sydney

What do humpback whales, green turtles and koalas have in common? They all face threats from climate change. That’s why WWF-Australia was proud to partner with...

5 June 2023

Solar powered Wuthathi Indigenous Custodians return to Country

For the first time in 200 years, solar power is helping Wuthathi Peoples to return to Cape York Peninsula, to live and work on Country since being removed by...

1 June 2023

Critically endangered yalgiri (bettongs) making history on Yorke Peninsula

New monitoring and heartwarming images from the field have confirmed that bettongs, wildlife at the centre of the Marna Banggara project’s tireless...

19 May 2023

Protecting Australia’s wildflowers

Botanica by Air Wick has partnered with WWF-Australia to create The Rare Bloom Project. In collaboration with the Australian Seed Bank Partnership, we’re...

17 May 2023

What are the benefits of a Net-Free Reef?

Gill nets are used in more than 60% of the Great Barrier Reef, but did you know both animals and people can benefit from their removal? Here's how.

16 May 2023

Chats for Change Episode Two: Can we protect the marine wildlife on the Great Barrier Reef?

Can we protect the marine wildlife on the Great Barrier Reef? Seven-time world surfing champion and WWF-Australia partner Layne Beachley is here to find out!

12 May 2023

5 culturally significant species that love a Net-Free Reef

Reef species are sacred, especially to Traditional Owners connected with the Great Barrier Reef. Here are five culturally significant species that would...

5 May 2023

AI reveals signs of recovery in areas devastated by bushfires

As part of a collaborative project, WWF has deployed wildlife cameras across bushfire-affected regions in Australia and is using AI to automatically identify...

4 May 2023

Coming together to protect the royal penguin

Can you name all 18 penguin species? We want to bring your attention to one of the lesser-known penguins…the royal penguin.

28 April 2023

10 Ways You Can Help the Great Barrier Reef

Here are ten ways you can help protect the Great Barrier Reef and the iconic animals that call it home.

28 April 2023

Indigenous food for thought: Traditional agriculture workshop with Black Duck Foods

Words by Rosie Goslett-King, Women Rangers Environmental Network (WREN) Coordinator at WWF-AustraliaIn November 2022, Black Duck Foods held the first of many...

12 April 2023

In photos: Protecting Antarctica’s giants

WWF scientists have recently returned from an incredible Antarctic expedition, where they studied whales amongst the ice and Antarctic ocean.

5 April 2023

Virtual Family Bushwalk - Albert Park, Vic. and Lake Gwelup, WA

To help inspire Australians to take time out for nature, WWF-Australia’s Indigenous Content Specialist, Dr Vanessa Barnett, takes us on a ‘virtual family...

24 March 2023

A quest for quolls

Pointy ears, pink nose and a fluffy tail? Sounds like a recipe for another Quoll-ity read from WWF supporter David Waterhouse.

20 March 2023

Chats for Change Episode One: Can Trees Save Us?

Can trees save us? Olympic swimmer and WWF-Australia partner Bronte Campbell is here to find out!

16 March 2023

Supporting communities to sustainable harvest sea grapes

WWF-Australia in partnership with the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and our corporate partner John West, has...

7 March 2023

Trees lower temperatures in a Sydney street by 20 degrees

A new report shines a spotlight on the health benefits of trees with protection against heat a significant factor in a nation which suffers heatwave conditions.

6 March 2023

Treetment: 5 culturally significant trees used in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medicine

For centuries, trees have been central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well-being. Here are five culturally significant native Australian...

6 March 2023

Transition support for the NSW native forest sector

Transition support for the NSW native forest sector

1 March 2023

Backyard Barometer

Backyard Barometer is the most comprehensive review of current and historical Australian attitudes towards nature to date.

1 March 2023

Experience WWF's Antarctic Journey

Experience one of the world's last untouched wilderness areas, Antarctica, on this jaw-dropping WWF adventure.

1 March 2023

The story of the black bean tree

The black bean tree has long been used by the Jirrabul people in Queensland as an indicator of storm season approaching. After thousands of years, local Elders...

22 February 2023

Why are trees important? Here are five reasons

What can’t trees do? Nothing, it would seem. Here are five reasons we need trees and how they help us on a daily basis.

19 February 2023

Moving day for greater gliders

It's a housing boom for greater gliders! To the delight of researchers, greater gliders have moved into hi-tech, climate-considerate nest boxes.

6 January 2023