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Calling all dads to dress up and make a difference this Father’s Day

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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

Treaties Committee recommends ratification of CITES, Tuvalu and Balloon treaties

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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

Groundbreaking report exposes huge risks to NSW and Queensland koala populations from new coal mines and expansions

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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

Koalas Unleash ‘The Mischief’ on Canberra

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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

Koalas Unleash ‘The Mischief’ on Canberra

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mischief/ˈmɪstʃɪf/, noun: 1. The Collective term for a group of rats. Canberra, ACT – Wednesday 14 August 2024 Today, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) will unveil 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 will be ‘taking their lunch … Continued

Time for all Australian governments to shut down our legal ivory trade

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MEDIA RELEASE 12 August 2024  Time for all Australian governments to shut down our legal ivory trade   This World Elephant Day (12 August 2024), Humane Society International (HSI) Australia, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the Born Free Foundation, are calling on federal, state and territory governments to shut down Australia’s domestic trade … Continued

EXPERT ALERT – NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK

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La Trobe University has academic experts available to talk to the media on a range of science-related topics ahead and during National Science Week (10 – 18 August). Dr John MorganHead of Environment and Genetics Department Contact: J.Morgan@latrobe.edu.au; 0427 852 727 Expertise: Dr Morgan is an expert in threatened plants and ecological communities. Dr Morgan can … Continued

New shark net data released today shows shortened shark net season will still put NSW grey nurse sharks at extinction risk

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The full annual shark net catch statistics, released at the weekend by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), show continuation of the NSW Shark Meshing Program risks driving NSW’s grey nurse sharks closer to extinction. Last week’s announcement by NSW Fisheries Minister Tara Moriarty to shorten the shark meshing program period by one month is … Continued