Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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“No assessment needed” for habitat destruction in NT

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The destruction of potential threatened bird habitat has been approved in the NT without requiring further assessments.

Media release

“No assessment needed” for habitat destruction in NT

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The destruction of potential threatened bird habitat has been approved in the NT without requiring further assessments.

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Will you help us save Darwin's shorebirds?

BirdLife Top End
Wednesday, 9 April 2025

Darwin supports internationally significant populations of many threatened shorebirds. Will you help save our shorebirds by emailing your candidates in Solomon?

Media release

Habitat Destruction at Lee Point Requires Immediate Action

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 31 July 2024

Bird conservation leader BirdLife Australia is calling on Environment Minister to act immediately in response to allegations of unlawful vegetation clearing

Media release

Destruction of endangered bird habitat to resume at Binybara

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 29 March 2024

The area is an increasingly important habitat refuge for the endangered Gouldian Finch, one of Australia’s most beloved birds.