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Eighty-eight years ago today, the last of the Tasmanian tigers, also known as the Thylacine, died in the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart. Now scientists are adding three of its oldest ancestors to its evolutionary tree. Scientists from UNSW Sydney have discovered three new species of Thylacines in fossils unearthed from the Riversleigh World Heritage Area … Continued
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MEDIA STATEMENT: Australia’s wildlife needs a strong EPA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SYDNEY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Humane Society International (HSI) Australia is deeply concerned over reports that the Prime Minister will weaken the proposed Environment Protection Australia (EPA) to appease big business and vested interests. At a time when Australia should be strengthening its … Continued
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30 AUGUST 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE In brief The NSW Government must fast track its consultation with local councils and communities Shark nets do not prevent shark bite. More effective modern methods are already in place at our beaches. A one-month shortening of the shark net season to protect turtles still leaves … Continued
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This Sunday (1st September), the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) will take to the streets of Canberra for its flagship event of the year – the Koala Army’s March for Creatures Great and Small. Coinciding with the start of ‘Save the Koala Month’, hundreds of supporters will march in a celebration of Australia’s wildlife, with a … Continued
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The Australian Koala Foundation will be providing free buses to take passengers to The Koala Army’s March for Creatures Great and Small in Canberra on Sunday September 1st. One of these buses will be passing through and stopping to pick up passengers from Goulburn at approximately 9:15am. The exact address of pick up is 7 … Continued
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Friday 23rd August 2024 In a bold move to raise awareness for the plight of Koala and its habitat, Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) Chair Deborah Tabart OAM will transform into a Palm Cockatoo named Palmy. From August 23rd until 30th September, Tabart will embody the character of Palmy, speaking on behalf of all animals affected … Continued
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22 August 2024 The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) is encouraging all dads in Canberra to dress up with their children and join the Koala Army’s March for Creatures Great and Small this Father’s Day. Coordinated by the AKF, The Koala Army’s March will see hundreds of wildlife lovers and advocates march peacefully to Parliament House, … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) has tabled a report recommending the ratification of three major treaty actions: Amendments to Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Amendments); Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union and Exchange of Notes to extend the Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between … Continued
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A shocking new report, ‘Koalas or coal mines, how the federal government can help save Australia’s most iconic species’ reveals that federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is facing approval decisions on 23 new coal mines and expansions in NSW and Queensland that are proposing to clear thousands of hectares of endangered koala habitat and produce … Continued
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mischief/ˈmɪstʃɪf/, noun: 1. The Collective term for a group of rats. Canberra, ACT – Wednesday 14 August 2024 Last week, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) unveiled a trio of rather unusual characters in the heart of Canberra: Prudence, Tony, and Stuart – collectively known as ‘The Mischief’. These rat-attire-clad individuals took their ‘lunch break’ alongside … Continued
