The Platypus: A Mascot of the Misfits with deep cultural significance
The platypus is very culturally-significant to First Peoples. Find out why it is sacred and needs our support to thrive.
26 May 2024
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A cuddly cultural icon: the koala's enduring significance
For First Peoples, the koala's cultural importance endures for generations through Dreaming stories, art, and spiritual beliefs inextricably tying this...
3 May 2024
First Peoples land overlaps with 130 imperilled bird species – and their knowledge may be vital to saving them
More than 200 Australian bird species are threatened with extinction. New analysis has found 64% of these, or about 130 species, occur on lands and waters to...
19 February 2024
Strong Women caring for Healthy Country across generations
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Strong Women for Healthy Country Network mother/daughter members Jody Kopp and Armani Francois...
11 February 2024
Looking Back with Lotterywest: Celebrating four years of impact in the Kimberley
Thanks to a Lotterywest grant of $2.2 m in 2019, WWF-Australia has been continuing to support Indigenous rangers’ conservation leadership in the Kimberley....
19 January 2024
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
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
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 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