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Keyboard weeders and a pocketable-map maker win Froggatts

26 May, 2023

The flowers of a rubber vine are annoyingly pretty. But its vanity is also the secret to its downfall along the Fitzroy River in Western Australia.

50,000 and more!

25 May, 2023

This year, we’ve been at the heart of one of the biggest issues for nature. By giving nature a voice, we’re making a difference together.

A once in 25 year opportunity. Let’s grab it!

9 March, 2023

Environment minister Plibersek has recognised the dismal failings of our national environmental laws. Her commitment to rewrite this law coupled with her commitment to zero new extinctions provides an exciting opportunity to establish a new era in nature conservation.

Meet the Decade of Biosecurity’s new coordinator

9 March, 2023

Biosecurity is an increasing feature in all our lives. The detection of varroa mites in 2022 saw the emergency destruction of tens of thousands of commercial and feral honey bee hives in NSW; a red fire ant outbreak in Queensland threatens our Aussie way of life forever; and foot-and-mouth disease looms on our border.

Council backs deer free Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

1 March, 2023

The Invasive Species Council welcomes a Senate inquiry initiated by ACT Senator David Pocock into the management of feral horses and other hard-hoofed invasive species in Australia’s national heritage-listed Australian Alps.

Pet Cats in Australia

9 February, 2023

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and roaming cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

What the Kunming-Montreal CoP15 Global Biodiversity Framework means for invasive species management in Australia

23 December, 2022

In mid-September, in response to allegations aired by a shock-jock on Sydney radio, the NSW environment minister announced a ban on all shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park.

How the NSW government was intimidated into banning feral animal control in every national park in NSW

9 November, 2022

In mid-September, in response to allegations aired by a shock-jock on Sydney radio, the NSW environment minister announced a ban on all shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park.

New Zealand, new insights

8 November, 2022

A visit to New Zealand is to witness a growing movement targeting the killing of pest animals and the excitement in seeing the return of birds and their songs.

700 letters of support delivered to Kosci’s parkies

27 July, 2022

A few months ago we put out a call. Over 700 people responded, letting Kosci’s parkies know how much we value their work protecting native wildlife from the damage of feral horses.

The impact of roaming cats

5 May, 2022

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and pet cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

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.

Critically endangered Norfolk Island green parrot. Photo: Luis Ortiz-Catedral

Ground-breaking project first step on path to restore Norfolk Island

27 October, 2021

For the first time ever the native vegetation of Norfolk Island has been mapped, both as it exists now and before European arrival.

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.

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.

Keyboard weeders and a pocketable-map maker win Froggatts

26 May, 2023

The flowers of a rubber vine are annoyingly pretty. But its vanity is also the secret to its downfall along the Fitzroy River in Western Australia.

50,000 and more!

25 May, 2023

This year, we’ve been at the heart of one of the biggest issues for nature. By giving nature a voice, we’re making a difference together.

A once in 25 year opportunity. Let’s grab it!

9 March, 2023

Meet the Decade of Biosecurity’s new coordinator

9 March, 2023

Council backs deer free Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

1 March, 2023

Pet Cats in Australia

9 February, 2023

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and roaming cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

What the Kunming-Montreal CoP15 Global Biodiversity Framework means for invasive species management in Australia

23 December, 2022

In mid-September, in response to allegations aired by a shock-jock on Sydney radio, the NSW environment minister announced a ban on all shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park.

How the NSW government was intimidated into banning feral animal control in every national park in NSW

9 November, 2022

In mid-September, in response to allegations aired by a shock-jock on Sydney radio, the NSW environment minister announced a ban on all shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park.

New Zealand, new insights

8 November, 2022

A visit to New Zealand is to witness a growing movement targeting the killing of pest animals and the excitement in seeing the return of birds and their songs.

700 letters of support delivered to Kosci’s parkies

27 July, 2022

A few months ago we put out a call. Over 700 people responded, letting Kosci’s parkies know how much we value their work protecting native wildlife from the damage of feral horses.

The impact of roaming cats

5 May, 2022

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and pet cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

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.

Ground-breaking project first step on path to restore Norfolk Island

27 October, 2021

For the first time ever the native vegetation of Norfolk Island has been mapped, both as it exists now and before European arrival.

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.

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.

Keyboard weeders and a pocketable-map maker win Froggatts

26 May, 2023

The flowers of a rubber vine are annoyingly pretty. But its vanity is also the secret to its downfall along the Fitzroy River in Western Australia.

50,000 and more!

25 May, 2023

This year, we’ve been at the heart of one of the biggest issues for nature. By giving nature a voice, we’re making a difference together.

A once in 25 year opportunity. Let’s grab it!

9 March, 2023

Meet the Decade of Biosecurity’s new coordinator

9 March, 2023

Council backs deer free Blue Mountains World Heritage Area

1 March, 2023

Pet Cats in Australia

9 February, 2023

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and roaming cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

What the Kunming-Montreal CoP15 Global Biodiversity Framework means for invasive species management in Australia

23 December, 2022

In mid-September, in response to allegations aired by a shock-jock on Sydney radio, the NSW environment minister announced a ban on all shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park.

How the NSW government was intimidated into banning feral animal control in every national park in NSW

9 November, 2022

In mid-September, in response to allegations aired by a shock-jock on Sydney radio, the NSW environment minister announced a ban on all shooting operations in Kosciuszko National Park.

New Zealand, new insights

8 November, 2022

A visit to New Zealand is to witness a growing movement targeting the killing of pest animals and the excitement in seeing the return of birds and their songs.

700 letters of support delivered to Kosci’s parkies

27 July, 2022

A few months ago we put out a call. Over 700 people responded, letting Kosci’s parkies know how much we value their work protecting native wildlife from the damage of feral horses.

The impact of roaming cats

5 May, 2022

Cat-lover or not, none of us can escape the devastating impacts feral and pet cats are having on Australia’s wildlife.

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.

Ground-breaking project first step on path to restore Norfolk Island

27 October, 2021

For the first time ever the native vegetation of Norfolk Island has been mapped, both as it exists now and before European arrival.

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.

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.

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