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EMBARGOED UNTIL 17 SEPTEMBER 2024 20 Years and Still Waiting: The Broken Promise of the Australian Wool Industry Leading animal welfare organisations launch new report ‘The Broken Promise’, and unite with wool growers in demand for overdue action to end live lamb cutting 17 September 2024 – Lack of leadership, vested interests and wasted tax-payer … Continued
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If seabirds can catch avian flu by stealing food from infectious birds, it gives scientists a clue where to monitor for outbreaks among these vulnerable birds. The deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has killed millions of birds worldwide since 2021 – and in rare cases can be transmitted to humans – may be … Continued
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A new treatment for people who develop the communication disability aphasia after a stroke will be trialled by La Trobe University researchers, following a Federal Government grant. Aphasia is a language disorder that arises after damage to the language networks in the brain, with stroke a major cause. It affects one third of stroke survivors. … Continued
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La Trobe University fertility specialists hope the birth of more than 200 endangered Tasmanian Devil joeys at Zoos Victoria’s Healesville Sanctuary is a sign of more to come. La Trobe and Zoos Victoria are collaborating on a landmark study working with specialist detection dogs to identify when female Tassie Devils are ready for mating, helping … Continued
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Media Alert – American students to visit Australian Koala Foundation HQ This Tuesday 10th September, the Australian Koala Foundation will host a group of university students from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. The purpose of this visit is for these students to hear from business leaders and NGO communities about their experiences … Continued
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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
