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Newsletter: July 2026
BirdLife Northern NSW
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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First detection of H5 bird flu in local Australian bird
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 10 July 2026
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H5 bird flu has been detected in a local Australian bird for the first time, after a Greater Crested Tern tested positive for the virus in South Australia.
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2026
Birdlife Australia
Monday, 6 July 2026
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To celebrate NAIDOC Week, we're thrilled to announce the recipients of the BirdLife Australia Indigenous Grant for Bird Research and Conservation.
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Naree Bird Surveys, north western NSW
BirdLife Northern NSW
Friday, 3 July 2026
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Naree Bird Surveys, north western NSW 2018-2023
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BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews July 2026
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Wednesday, 1 July 2026
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2026 World Albatross Day: 19 June
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 19 June 2026
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On 19 June 2026, we mark the seventh annual World Albatross Day, with the theme ‘Habitat Restoration’.
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Tell the Minister: Don't Give Alcoa a New Exemption
BirdLife Western Australia
Friday, 12 June 2026
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Act now – submissions close Wednesday 17 June 2026
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BirdLife Castlemaine District eNews June 2026
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Monday, 1 June 2026
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Victorian wetland closed to duck hunting
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 8 May 2026
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Tower Hill State Game Reserve has finally been closed to duck hunters, weeks after BirdLife Australia reported significant numbers of a threatened species.
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