Global wildlife populations drop by 73%
Monitored wildlife populations have declined by 73%, according to WWF’s Living Planet Report 2026, while conservation successes offer grounds for hope.
7 October 2026
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The incredible adventures of a young koala who did his species a favour
Discover the inspiring journey of Little Watego, a rescued koala, and the efforts to create wildlife corridors for koalas in Byron Bay. Join the conservation...
21 September 2026
New report calls for Pacific-wide action to protect whale corridors
A new report launched today ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum is calling for coordinated action to protect the ocean migration routes that connect whales,...
28 August 2026
WWF welcomes ban on coal and gas using koala park carbon credits
WWF-Australia has welcomed the NSW Government's commitment to prevent carbon credits generated through the Great Koala National Park from being sold to coal...
29 July 2026
First-ever koala chlamydia vaccine implant inserted into a wild koala
In what’s been hailed as a “massive breakthrough”, a chlamydia vaccine implant has been administered to a wild koala for the first time.
13 July 2026
Alarm bells ringing on Australia’s spiny crayfish
To the scientists and ecologists working to save them, Australia’s Euastacus crayfish species are fascinating, living relics from a time long ago.
9 June 2026
Budget opens the door – but Australia must go further to deliver energy security and protect nature
Tonight’s federal budget reflects the challenges of rapid global disruption, but there is an opportunity for Australia to better deliver long-term energy...
12 May 2026
This photo changed everything – the return of Boorubee
Indigenous rangers are celebrating the return of koalas to the Minyumai Indigenous Protected Area south of Evans Head, New South Wales.
5 May 2026
New Environmental Standards will do little to protect nature
WWF-Australia has warned the draft National Environmental Standard released today won’t deliver for nature.
30 April 2026
Vaccine sparks baby boom in one of Queensland’s most diseased koala populations
In a remarkable turnaround, 41 joeys and 13 grand-joeys have been born in one of Queensland’s most diseased koala populations.
20 April 2026
Tackling climate change and saving koalas: KPMG first to invest in unique carbon credits that deliver for nature
Leading professional services firm KPMG Australia is funding climate action and helping save koalas from extinction by purchasing the first 18,000 Australian...
7 April 2026
Mismanagement of Antarctic krill fishery putting whales at risk
WWF has lodged an objection with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), calling for an immediate review of the certification of the Antarctic krill fishery...
2 March 2026