“Brazen” koala Claude now raiding seedlings in front of staff
But new plantings will help this viral “leaf thief” and his koala mates.Claude the “leaf thief” koala recently climbed down into the Eastern Forest Nursery...
3 June 2024
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EPA is welcome but won’t solve Australia’s extinction crisis
WWF-Australia has welcomed the introduction of legislation to establish a national environment protection agency, but warned it won’t be enough to solve...
29 May 2024
NSW environment movement “losing confidence in the EPA” over greater gliders
The environment movement is losing confidence in the NSW Environment Protection Authority after a dramatic backflip on greater glider protection, described as...
27 May 2024
New study: wombat burrows provide critical shelter for many species following wildfire
A new study, published in the Journal of Mammalogy, found wombat burrows boost native mammal richness, provide critical shelter for numerous species following...
20 May 2024
Budget leaves nature shortchanged
Tonight’s federal budget has fallen short in delivering the funding needed to protect threatened species and regenerate nature, said WWF-Australia.
14 May 2024
Endangered eastern quolls back at Booderee
Booderee National Park is once again home to eastern quolls with 19 of the species released into a new purpose-built wildlife enclosure.
21 April 2024
Australian EPA is a potential “game-changer”, but comprehensive package of reforms are needed to prevent extinctions
Plans to establish a new federal watchdog to enforce Australia’s environment laws are welcome and must be followed by a comprehensive package of reforms to...
16 April 2024
This cute little native rat has defied Australia’s biodiversity crisis
The Golden-backed Tree-rat, also known as the koorrawal, has defied the odds – at least technically according to government guidelines.
19 February 2024
EPA backtracks on controversial logging rules
NSW's environmental watchdog has scrapped controversial new logging rules after scientists and conservation groups warned they would fast track the extinction...
16 February 2024
WWF welcomes the Senate passing Nature Repair legislation
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia tonight welcomed the Senate passing the Nature Repair legislation and holds high hopes for its safe passage through...
5 December 2023
Report estimates Forestry Corp breached regulations 1,215 times in Tallaganda
A new report estimates Forestry Corporation NSW breached regulations 1215 times in recent logging operations in Tallaganda State Forest, one of the last...
13 November 2023
Claude introduces his partner and joey to the all-you-can-eat buffet
News flash: viral sensation Claude ‘the leaf thief’ koala now has a partner in crime feasting on eucalypt seedlings at Eastern Forest Nursery near Lismore in...
3 November 2023