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BirdLife WA - Birds of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island
BirdLife Western Australia
Friday, 15 May 2026
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Birds of Wadjemup/Rottnest Island a new Bush Book and practical field guide
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Native plant highlight: Mallee Annual-Bluebell
Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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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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Australia's birds are on the move. Here's how you can help
Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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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.
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Climate change threatens Canberra's Superb Fairy-wrens
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 May 2026
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Climate change could soon drive a Canberra population of the much-loved birds to extinction, according to new research.
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Birds to look out for in May
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 May 2026
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Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month
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BirdLife Melbourne AGM Tuesday 28 April 2026
BirdLife Melbourne
Thursday, 9 April 2026
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BirdLife Melbourne Annual General Meeting at Greythorn Community Hub Tuesday 28 April 2026
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What the High Seas Treaty means for seabirds
Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026
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Australia has officially joined an international treaty to protect the ocean beyond our country’s borders. Here's what it means for seabirds..
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Birds to look out for in April
Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
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Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month
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Bird-killing poisons to be pulled from Australian shelves
Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
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Australia is now closer than ever to banning dangerous rodenticides, following two huge recent announcements.
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