Feral Herald

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.

The problem with pampas

21 May, 2021

One of the bad boys of the weed world pampas grass is making a comeback across NSW.

Taking a national approach to managing Australia’s growing feral deer problem

19 May, 2021

Dr Annelise Wiebkin is ready to tackle one of Australia’s worse emerging pest animal problems – feral deer.

Australian Alps Walking Track in the Alpine National Park. Photo: Peter Conroy

Victoria’s Alpine National Park could be free of feral horses in just ten years

30 April, 2021

Parks Victoria has a chance to rid the state’s Alpine National Park of feral horses in the next decade. Can it do it?

Tasmanians urged to report feral deer sightings

11 March, 2021

Bushwalkers, rural property owners and campers called on to help map spread of feral deer across Tasmania.

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.

The problem with pampas

21 May, 2021

One of the bad boys of the weed world pampas grass is making a comeback across NSW.

Taking a national approach to managing Australia’s growing feral deer problem

19 May, 2021

Dr Annelise Wiebkin is ready to tackle one of Australia’s worse emerging pest animal problems – feral deer.

Victoria’s Alpine National Park could be free of feral horses in just ten years

30 April, 2021

Parks Victoria has a chance to rid the state’s Alpine National Park of feral horses in the next decade. Can it do it?

Tasmanians urged to report feral deer sightings

11 March, 2021

Bushwalkers, rural property owners and campers called on to help map spread of feral deer across Tasmania.

Why red fire ants are in the news again

Gabriel 8 March, 2022

It’s been five years since we nearly lost funding to control these dangerous ants.

The three winners of our annual Froggatt Awards have been announced

Gabriel 2 March, 2022

And, for the first time, we have also stripped a past winner of their award.

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

ISC Staff 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

ISC Staff 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

ISC Staff 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

ISC Staff 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.