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Walker walks away, Toondah Harbour is saved!

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 April 2024

A real-estate proposal threatening critical habitat for migratory birds has been withdrawn. Toondah Harbour is saved!

Australian Bird of the Year

Our top moments of 2023

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 21 December 2023

Counting down BirdLife Australia's top 6 moments of 2023.

Australian Bird of the Year

Your 2023 Bird of the Year is...

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 6 October 2023

Threatened species triumph in the 2023 Bird of the Year poll.

Australian Bird of the Year

What's your MP's favourite bird?

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 4 October 2023

Help protect the birds and places we love by asking your local MP about their favourite bird

Australian Bird of the Year

BirdLife Australia's Bird of the Year Picks: Top 7

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Don’t know who to vote for in the Guardian/BirdLife Australia Bird of the Year poll? Let us inspire you with our top 7 picks!

Australian Bird of the Year

Australian Bird of the Year 2023: voting is open

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 25 September 2023

Calling all bird lovers – the 2023 Australian Bird of the Year competition starts now. From Bush Stone-curlews to Gang-gang cockatoos, may the best bird win!

Australian Bird of the Year

Australian Bird of the Year 2023: nominate a bird

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 13 September 2023

The Guardian/BirdLife Australia Bird of the Year poll is back in 2023 – and it’s time to nominate your favourite birds for the shortlist.