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Christmas in October – Warialda’s Gift to Koala Conservation

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The Christmas spirit has come early to the cozy town of Warialda, in rural NSW, and it’s not just about festive decorations and holiday cheer; it’s about making a lasting impact on the world around us, particularly when it comes to Koala conservation. At the forefront of this thriving community’s conservation efforts stands the “Save … Continued

Protecting bees against Varroa Mite with the power of genetics

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA, 9 Oct 2023 – Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) Genetic technologies could be a gamechanger for Australian beekeepers as they negotiate life with varroa mite and look to future breeding strategies. In September, Australian authorities declared the parasite could not be eradicated. It’s big news for apiarists, who have spent more than 12 months … Continued

Fossils reveal feather-tailed possums in New Guinea were originally Aussies

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Analysis of Riversleigh fossils reveals fascinating new facts about a tiny possum’s ancestors.   Scientists have long known that the miniature feather-tailed possums in Australia and the island of New Guinea – members of the marsupial family Acrobatidae – were evolutionary cousins, but where they started their long evolutionary journey has been a bit of … Continued

Sydney pet professionals to offer free advice

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  Sydney dog trainers “Paws in Protest” will give free dog training advice today at Sydney Town Hall steps from 10.30 am to 3.30 pm. Paws in Protest formed to publicise modern animal training methods in the wake of social media phenomenon, “Dog Daddy”. Controversial dog trainer, Augusto DeOliveira aka “Dog Daddy” is scheduled to … Continued

Armed Koalas take on Save the Koala Day

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In a celebration of Save the Koala Day (29 September), the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is delighted to announce the launch of an exclusive collection, featuring artwork of acclaimed Mambo artist, Reg Mombassa. The collection serves as a beacon of hope and unity, dedicated to the preservation of our treasured koalas. Save the Koala Day … Continued

Armed Koalas Losing the War on Nature

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For centuries, Australians have been waging war on our environment and there’s no arguing the Koalas are on the losing side. With the relentless onslaught on their natural habitat and countless more challenges that threaten their population, the significance of Save the Koala Day (29 September) has never been more important.   Renowned artist Reg … Continued

Armed Koalas take on Save the Koala Day

By API User

In a celebration of Save the Koala Day (29 September), the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is delighted to announce the launch of an exclusive collection, featuring artwork of acclaimed Mambo artist, Reg Mombassa. The collection serves as a beacon of hope and unity, dedicated to the preservation of our treasured koalas. Save the Koala Day … Continued

Armed Koalas Losing the War on Nature

By API User

For centuries, Australians have been waging war on our environment and there’s no arguing the Koalas are on the losing side. With the relentless onslaught on their natural habitat and countless more challenges that threaten their population, the significance of Save the Koala Day (29 September) has never been more important.   Renowned artist Reg … Continued