Feral Herald

Prevention and early action: Yellow crazy ants

5 January, 2022

One of the world’s worst invasive species, the yellow crazy ant, is a growing problem in and around Townsville.

A biosecurity strategy for all Australians

20 December, 2021

A new biodecurity strategy can be the centrepiece for actions that define 2021-2030 as the Decade of Biosecurity.

Push to list foxglove a declared weed in Tasmania

18 December, 2021

Jim Godfrey is on a mission to have foxglove listed a declared weed in Tasmania.

A fox on the hunt in Edithvale wetlands, Victoria. Photo: Wayne Butterworth | Flickr | CC BY-NC 2.0

Are Victoria’s ecosystems in terminal decline?

17 December, 2021

A damning report reveals Victoria’s ecosystems will head into terminal decline without clear and decisive action.

Dr Norman Swan to give keynote address at biosecurity symposium

6 December, 2021

We’re excited to announce Dr Norman Swan as a keynote speaker for the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium.

Have your say on Tasmania’s draft deer management plan

8 November, 2021

It’s time to raise your voice to protect Tasmania’s remarkable landscape of unique and outstanding natural and cultural values along with highly valued agriculture from

Black winged petrel chick-Photo Nicholas Carlile

Lord Howe Island – protecting paradise

18 October, 2021

Lord Howe Island is a treasure trove of native species, but behind the postcard idyll is a battle to protect it from invasive rodents.

Tasmania wildlife protection must be lifted

Tasmanian Wildlife Regulations Review: Make a submission

22 September, 2021

A review of Tasmania’s wildlife regulations is the perfect time to end the protected ‘wildlife’ status of feral deer.

2021 Froggatt Awards open: Nominate your environmental hero

3 September, 2021

Time to put your thinking cap on and put forward nominations for this year’s Froggatt Awards.

Ant ready to attack-Photo Ernesto Rodriguez | Pixabay

Dangerous trade in ants

23 August, 2021

Tim Low exposes a global trade in ‘pet ants’ that could unleash waves of environmentally destructive new ant invasions.

Landmark paper confirms deadly threat of invasive species

20 August, 2021

A new paper reveals invasive species as the highest impact threat to Australia’s native plants and animals.

C-Western Yellowjacket-Photo Sarah McCaffrey Museums Victoria

Insect Watch – A peek into the world of insects Australia doesn’t want

15 August, 2021

Tim Low introduces Insect Watch, a handy guide for anyone interested in identifying and reporting potential new pest species.

Towards a feral free future

7 July, 2021

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched an exciting new podcast series talking all things ‘feral animal and weeds’ innovation.

Victoria’s Wildlife Act protects feral deer: It’s time for change

15 June, 2021

A review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is a chance to move on from the past by managing feral deer as a pest.

Foxes have played a major role in the decline and extinction of many native animal species in Australia. Photo: Tim ten Cate | Unsplash

Public forum: The ethical and conservation implications of using 1080

26 May, 2021

Join a stimulating debate about the practical consequences of using 1080, a pesticide for controlling harmful invaders such as foxes.

Prevention and early action: Yellow crazy ants

5 January, 2022

One of the world’s worst invasive species, the yellow crazy ant, is a growing problem in and around Townsville.

A biosecurity strategy for all Australians

20 December, 2021

A new biodecurity strategy can be the centrepiece for actions that define 2021-2030 as the Decade of Biosecurity.

Push to list foxglove a declared weed in Tasmania

18 December, 2021

Jim Godfrey is on a mission to have foxglove listed a declared weed in Tasmania.

Are Victoria’s ecosystems in terminal decline?

17 December, 2021

A damning report reveals Victoria’s ecosystems will head into terminal decline without clear and decisive action.

Dr Norman Swan to give keynote address at biosecurity symposium

6 December, 2021

We’re excited to announce Dr Norman Swan as a keynote speaker for the 2nd Australian Biosecurity Symposium.

Have your say on Tasmania’s draft deer management plan

8 November, 2021

It’s time to raise your voice to protect Tasmania’s remarkable landscape of unique and outstanding natural and cultural values along with highly valued agriculture from

Lord Howe Island – protecting paradise

18 October, 2021

Lord Howe Island is a treasure trove of native species, but behind the postcard idyll is a battle to protect it from invasive rodents.

Tasmanian Wildlife Regulations Review: Make a submission

22 September, 2021

A review of Tasmania’s wildlife regulations is the perfect time to end the protected ‘wildlife’ status of feral deer.

2021 Froggatt Awards open: Nominate your environmental hero

3 September, 2021

Time to put your thinking cap on and put forward nominations for this year’s Froggatt Awards.

Dangerous trade in ants

23 August, 2021

Tim Low exposes a global trade in ‘pet ants’ that could unleash waves of environmentally destructive new ant invasions.

Landmark paper confirms deadly threat of invasive species

20 August, 2021

A new paper reveals invasive species as the highest impact threat to Australia’s native plants and animals.

Insect Watch – A peek into the world of insects Australia doesn’t want

15 August, 2021

Tim Low introduces Insect Watch, a handy guide for anyone interested in identifying and reporting potential new pest species.

Towards a feral free future

7 July, 2021

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has launched an exciting new podcast series talking all things ‘feral animal and weeds’ innovation.

Victoria’s Wildlife Act protects feral deer: It’s time for change

15 June, 2021

A review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act is a chance to move on from the past by managing feral deer as a pest.

Public forum: The ethical and conservation implications of using 1080

26 May, 2021

Join a stimulating debate about the practical consequences of using 1080, a pesticide for controlling harmful invaders such as foxes.

Fighting plagues and predators: Australia’s path towards a pest and weed-free future

Holly Browne 7 February, 2022

A new report developed by the CSIRO and the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions details how and why invasive species are the major threat to Australia’s threatened species — currently ahead of habitat destruction and climate change.

The invasion curve explained

John Sampson 5 January, 2022

How do we go about tackling the challenge of invasive species?

C-Western yellowjacket-Photo Judy Gallagher

Watch out for new insect invaders over summer

John Sampson 5 January, 2022

If you are out and about over summer try observing and identifying insects. It’s fun and you could even end up discovering a dangerous new pest insect!

Management: Cats and foxes

John Sampson 5 January, 2022

At least 33 Australian mammal species are extinct – the worst mammal extinction record in the world – 24 mainly because of feral cats and foxes.

Smooth newt caught in Melbourne waterway-Photo Ecology Australia

Eradication: Smooth newt

John Sampson 5 January, 2022

In 2013 Australia’s governments decided they would not attempt to eradicate recently-established smooth newts from Melbourne’s south-eastern waterways.