WWF: still a long way to go for koala recovery
There is still a long road ahead to recover koala populations in New South Wales.
11 December 2025
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Energy legislation sends Queensland backwards and puts clean energy and Reef jobs at risk
The Crisafulli Government has sent Queensland backwards and put clean energy and Reef jobs at risk with the legislation to deliver a new Energy Roadmap, said...
10 December 2025
Reforms will give Australia’s nature a fighting chance
WWF-Australia welcomes strengthened reforms to Australia’s nature laws that will give nature a fighting chance.
27 November 2025
Forestry Corp’s massive fail on greater glider den tree searches
Volunteers from conservation groups have exposed Forestry Corp’s epic failure to find and protect the den trees of endangered greater gliders in New South...
21 November 2025
A COP31 deal must deliver justice for communities on the front line of climate change
WWF-Australia has urged leaders to work together to deliver a COP31 climate summit rooted in justice for those most affected by climate change.
20 November 2025
500,000 reasons for hope for koalas
Bangalow Koalas celebrated a major milestone today in their mission to save koalas – the planting of their 500,000th tree in northern New South Wales.
15 November 2025
WWF-Australia’s Position on the Victorian Treaty: Advancing Inclusive Conservation and Reconciliation
WWF-Australia supports the Victorian Treaty as a vital step towards truth, justice, and self-determination for First Peoples. Discover how our Inclusive...
12 November 2025
WWF calls for moratorium on krill fishing after negotiations fail to protect Antarctica’s tiny superheroes
WWF is calling for a moratorium on Antarctic krill fishing to protect krill and the wildlife that rely on them after leaders failed to come to an agreement on...
1 November 2025
WWF calls on parliament to pass strong nature laws that close deforestation loopholes
WWF-Australia has called on parliament to strengthen reforms to Australia’s environment laws and close loopholes that allow native forests to be bulldozed and...
30 October 2025
Environment groups welcome new enforcement powers and increases in penalties for nature laws
Three of the country’s biggest environment groups have welcomed the confirmation from Environment Minister Murray Watt that the federal government’s soon-to-be...
24 October 2025
Coal and gas commitment threatens Queensland’s future
The Crisafulli Government’s commitment to keep coal-fired power stations running longer and invest in new expensive gas threatens the future of Queensland’s...
10 October 2025
There’s a new leaf thief in town
Move over Claude … there’s a new leaf thief in town. A youngster has been caught in the act of munching seedlings at Eastern Forest Nursery near Lismore.
22 September 2025
WWF: Broad emissions target puts Australia on the path to climate destruction
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has put Australia on a path of climate destruction with his decision to set a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70%, said...
18 September 2025
WWF: climate report is a warning bell that Australia cannot ignore
In response to today’s release of the National Climate Risk Assessment, WWF-Australia’s CEO Dermot O’Gorman said: “This risk assessment sends a sobering...
15 September 2025
New national park could help save koalas from extinction
WWF-Australia has hailed the creation of the Great Koala National Park as a game changer in the fight to save koalas from extinction and end native forest...
7 September 2025
The world’s most famous greater gliders are parents again
On National Threatened Species Day (7 September), some news we can all celebrate – the world’s most famous endangered greater gliders are parents again, with a...
7 September 2025
Tallaganda charges “the final straw” – it’s time to end native forest logging
Conservation groups say today’s charges against Forestry Corp over its conduct in Tallaganda State Forest are the final straw and they urged the New South...
28 August 2025
Countries must choose new path after UN plastics treaty talks collapse
WWF has called on countries including Australia to pursue a new path to tackle the plastic pollution crisis after UN talks to secure a global plastic treaty...
16 August 2025
Mass coral mortality on the Great Barrier Reef
Following mass bleaching in 2024 and 2025, the Great Barrier Reef has suffered the biggest declines in coral cover in recorded history according to the...
6 August 2025
New wildlife hospital kicks off with miracle survival story
He’s the plucky little tawny frogmouth who defied the odds after eating a poison that’s decimating Australia’s nocturnal predatory birds.
4 August 2025
Last chance to forge treaty to end plastic pollution crisis
WWF-Australia has called on Australia and other nations to pursue every available pathway to secure a global treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis, on the...
4 August 2025
“Disturbing” 40% jump in NSW land clearing
New figures reveal 66,498 hectares were cleared in New South Wales in 2023, a disturbing increase of 40% on the previous year.
28 July 2025
End of logging aids 34 threatened species in Victoria
A new research paper finds the end of native forest logging in Victoria aids 34 threatened species, including the critically endangered Leadbeater’s possum and...
17 July 2025
Governor-General Sam Mostyn appointed as Patron of WWF-Australia
WWF-Australia is pleased to announce Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of Australia, as its new patron.
11 July 2025
The Reef’s world heritage status at risk; Australia’s climate policy a critical factor
The Great Barrier Reef could be declared World Heritage in Danger next year – with Australia’s climate policy looming as a critical factor.
10 July 2025
World-first livestream reveals amazing new insights into greater glider behaviour
A world first livestream from the hollow of endangered greater gliders has filmed stunning parental behaviour never before witnessed.
16 June 2025
Key corridor missing from Great Koala National Park assessment area
A crucial section of forest in the Bollanolla Range, north west of Valla Beach is missing from the Great Koala National Park assessment area.
10 June 2025
Secret koala population uncovered on city fringe
A landmark survey has uncovered a hidden koala population living on the fringe of a major city, using thermal drone searches with spotlight verification and...
9 June 2025
Leading Australian conservation groups call for bold ocean protection at UN Ocean Conference
Australia’s leading environmental groups have called on the Australian Government to announce strong action for ocean protection at the UN Ocean Conference in...
8 June 2025
World’s first interactive map of whale migration reveals growing dangers in Australian waters
The world’s first interactive map of whale migration routes has revealed the growing dangers whales face in the oceans surrounding Australia.
4 June 2025
Industry, community and environment, union and science leaders unite in urgent call for EPBC Act reform
In an unprecedented show of unity and in the face of the escalating impacts of climate change and rapid biodiversity loss, industry, community and...
29 May 2025
New Australian government must deliver early and decisive action on nature and climate
WWF-Australia has congratulated Anthony Albanese and Labor on victory in the federal election and urged him to deliver bold action on nature and climate in his...
3 May 2025
Great Barrier Reef hammered by widespread coral bleaching event
Climate change and the health of the Great Barrier Reef is front and centre ahead of the Federal Election with authorities stating the Reef has suffered...
16 April 2025
Weed warriors saving koalas and other threatened species
When Barbara Linley discovered there were koalas on her recently purchased Tullymorgan farm she was delighted. It was a big surprise.
10 April 2025
WWF-Australia: keeping coal hurts Queensland’s future
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia today expressed disappointment at the Queensland government’s decision to keep coal-fired power stations running...
8 April 2025
Nature and climate advocates unite behind plan for a renewable future
As the climate crisis escalates, conservationists, nature and climate advocates have united behind a plan for Australia to be 100% powered by renewables that...
7 April 2025
Battery program will unlock affordable, clean energy for more Australians
WWF-Australia has welcomed Labor’s election commitment of a new home battery program as an important step to unlock the benefits of affordable and clean...
6 April 2025
Next Government must place nature front and centre this election
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia is calling on all political parties and independents to make nature a priority in this federal election.
28 March 2025
Dramatic new video shows Great Koala National Park destruction
Dramatic new video captures the sights and sounds of the destruction of forest earmarked for the Great Koala National Park. It comes as an Indigenous Elder...
26 March 2025
Nature-wrecking bill undermines budget commitments
The Albanese Government has undermined modest commitments to nature in tonight’s budget by rushing through destructive changes to Australia’s environment laws,...
25 March 2025
Nature law legislation is a dangerous backward step
Australia’s nature laws are broken. They are allowing the destruction of our forests and waterways and pushing iconic species towards extinction.
24 March 2025
WWF welcomes critical funding for Australian protected areas
WWF-Australia has welcomed Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s commitment of $250 million for protected areas as a critical step towards protecting 30% of...
22 March 2025
Is this Australia’s loneliest echidna? Pakana Rangers are determined to find out
It was a totally unexpected sight. No-one had seen an echidna on Lungtalanana Island in Bass Strait for decades. It was feared any survivors were wiped out in...
20 March 2025
Premier Minns: You promised the Great Koala National Park, it’s time to deliver
Conservation groups have published an open letter calling on Premier Chris Minns to declare the full 176,000 hectares assessed as the Great Koala National Park.
5 March 2025
New report says green iron is Australia’s economic sweet spot
A new report from Deloitte and WWF-Australia has confirmed that producing iron in Australia with renewable hydrogen is the best way for Australia to remain...
5 March 2025
“Extraordinary”… search finds 59 greater gliders in one night
Ecologists have counted up to 59 endangered greater gliders per night during spotlight searches of healthy forest on the New South Wales Southern Tablelands.
3 March 2025
WWF welcomes investment in Australia’s green iron future
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a $1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund and support for the...
20 February 2025
Report says NSW can end native forest logging and maintain regional jobs
A new report details how New South Wales can transition out of native forest logging while sustaining regional jobs.
17 February 2025
Spotting ngunba: the moment rangers jumped for joy
Djabugay Bulmba Rangers in Far North Queensland jumped out of their chairs and yelled with excitement when they saw the unmistakable shape of a platypus.
6 February 2025
The cost of preventing extinction of Australia’s priority species
A new study has estimated it would cost $15.6 billion per year for 30 years to prevent extinction for 99 of Australia’s priority species.
4 February 2025
WWF welcomes $2 billion investment in green aluminium
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed a plan from the federal government to support and accelerate Australia’s aluminium industry to shift to...
20 January 2025
It’s nuts!!!! A koala oasis in a sea of macadamias
What was once a treeless field in a nut plantation in northern NSW has become “a koala oasis in a sea of macadamias”.
20 January 2025