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Government announcement falls short on shark nets

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Today’s announcement by Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, to remove NSW shark nets one month earlier than usual and consult with local councils on permanent removal is a ‘positive step’ but not nearly enough and will still leave destructive nets in place for six months. Humane Society International Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society … Continued

Australian Koala Foundation Chair calls on Prime Minister to repeal the outdated Regional Forest Act 2002

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Canberra, ACT – The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has today released new research exposing the underbelly of the logging industry across Australia, revealing the stronghold it continues to have on our political leaders. Amongst the findings of the report was the extensive reach and sheer recklessness of the Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). These agreements, struck … Continued

Media Alert – Australian Koala Foundation Chair to Visit Wallum

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The Australian Koala Foundation Chair Deborah Tabart OAM will be travelling to Wallum on Tuesday 30th July. The purpose of the trip is to visit the remaining natural habitat that houses the spectacular Glossy Black Cockatoo. Deborah Tabart OAM will also be speaking to representatives from Save Wallum and providing them with habitat maps that … Continued

National campaign shines spotlight on plight of chickens farmed for meat

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Launched today, Better Chicken Australia is the latest phase of the Better Chicken Commitment campaign backed by the Australian Alliance for Animals, World Animal Protection and Animals Aotearoa, which aims to lift the lid on the conditions faced by 700 million chickens farmed for meat in Australia every year. Better Chicken Australia will highlight the critical … Continued

Australian Koala Foundation Chair calls on Prime Minister to repeal the outdated Regional Forest Act 2002

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Canberra, ACT – The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has today released new research exposing the underbelly of the logging industry across Australia, revealing the stronghold it continues to have on our political leaders. Amongst the findings of the report was the extensive reach and sheer recklessness of the Regional Forest Agreements (RFAs). These agreements, struck … Continued

Urban video urges public not to let the bush go silent

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The Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) has published the latest video in their Urban the Koala series, this time tackling the issue of deforestation and the threat it poses in silencing the sounds of the bush. In this instalment, Urban can be seen talking about the “Anthem of the forest”, a fond term coined for the … Continued