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Bird-killing poisons to be pulled from Australian shelves

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Australia is now closer than ever to banning dangerous rodenticides, following two huge recent announcements.

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What birds are up to this autumn — and how you can help them

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

With winter approaching, Australia's birds are on the move. Discover the hidden world of local migration, and steps you can take to protect migrating birds.

General

Native plant highlight: Mallee Annual-Bluebell

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 May 2026

Meet the Mallee Annual-Bluebell — a low-maintenance, native herb that suppresses weeds, prevents erosion and attracts fairy-wrens to your backyard.

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Duck hunting and bird flu

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 April 2026

As H5 bird flu nears Australia, duck hunting increases risks for waterbirds. Learn why boosting resilience and reducing disturbance is critical now.

Media release

2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards now open

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Calling all photographers! Enter the BirdLife Australia Photography Awards before 13 July

Media release

Hope ahead of 30th annual Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026

A record-breaking community effort to count South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoos has collected important information about the Endangered species.