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SYDNEY (December 11, 2025)—New statewide modelling detailed by the NSW Government today suggesting there may be as many as 274,000 koalas in New South Wales does not mean NSW can relax its stance on the need for more robust koala protections. The increase in modelled populations reflects improved detection techniques and better survey coverage, allowing … Continued
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The Nature Conservancy Australia welcomes the NSW Government’s landmark purchase of Corinya and Tasman stations — collectively known as the Tasman Corinya property — spanning 71,866 hectares of ecologically rich and culturally significant land in central west New South Wales. This major conservation milestone was made possible through collaboration and a generous contribution of … Continued
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Key Facts: * Animal Welfare League NSW (AWL NSW) has launched a new adoption camapign – ‘A Home for the Holidays’ * AWL NSW shelters have reached capacity ahead of the busy Christmas holiday period. * Reduced adoption fees are on offer to help find loving homes for cats ($49) and dogs ($99) over 7 … Continued
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La Trobe University academics have developed a non-invasive way to monitor hormones in frogs in an important step towards protecting the vulnerable animals from extinction. Global frog populations are disappearing at an alarming rate due to issues such as habitat loss, climate change, pollution, invasive species and disease, with 41 per cent of species listed … Continued
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With Christmas just around the corner, many families are considering adding a furry, four-legged member to the household. According to accredited dog behaviourist, expert force-free trainer and bestselling author Sarah Rutten, the holiday season can be a wonderful time to start life with a new dog, as long as families are prepared for what puppies … Continued
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With Christmas just around the corner, many families are considering adding a furry, four-legged member to the household. According to accredited dog behaviourist, expert force-free trainer and bestselling author Sarah Rutten, the holiday season can be a wonderful time to start life with a new dog, as long as families are prepared for what puppies … Continued
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Key Facts: A UNSW researcher found using bees to scare elephants away from crops in Botswana raised more questions than answers. In Botswana, coexisting with the country’s 130,000 elephants can be a daily negotiation. For rural families, tending a crop means hoping these ‘gentle giants’ don’t wander through and cause damage while searching for food … Continued
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SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (3 Dec. 2025) ― Two of Australia’s most vulnerable reptile species have been awarded strengthened protections from international commercial wildlife trade following a decision today at the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, The Mount Elliot leaf-tailed gecko (Phyllurus amnicola) and the … Continued
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With recent attention on the lack of regulation in Australia’s dog care and training industry – where no formal qualifications or minimum standards are required for trainers, walkers, or daycare providers in New South Wales – many Aussie dog owners are left questioning who and what to trust. According to accredited dog behaviourist, certified force-free … Continued
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This Christmas, The Cat Protection Society of Victoria (CPSV) is calling on Victorians to help give the gift of life to cats in need through its Nine Lives Emergency Fund as the shelter braces for a spike in admissions of abandoned and surrendered cats and kittens requiring care this summer. The fundraising campaign provides life-saving … Continued
