Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly multimedia round-up.

Calling all photographers! The BirdLife Australia Photography Awards are back in 2025 – and entries are open now!

The new Australian Government must address the urgent challenges facing nature, our communities and the birdlife we all treasure.

The results of Australia’s largest citizen science event, BirdLife Australia’s Aussie Bird Count are in.

The tragic death of an endangered juvenile Fairy Tern was the result of being run over by a vehicle on a South Australian beach.

The Albanese Government has introduced an amendment that will make our broken nature laws even worse.

As the Victorian duck hunting season begins, BirdLife Australia is concerned about the long-term health of Australia’s waterbirds.

Our Kangaroo Island Bushfire Recovery Project has nurtured the landscape’s regeneration and brought a community together in healing.

Brighten up your week with 5 good news stories from the world of Australian birds and bird conservation.