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A real-estate proposal threatening critical habitat for migratory birds has been withdrawn.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

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The meeting in nature that inspired my MP’s support

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 13 March 2023

Taking your local political leaders out on a bird walk is a unique and memorable way to share your concerns for Australia’s birds.

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What is beak and feather disease?

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Here's everything you need to know about psittacine beak and feather disease – and how you can help prevent it.

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Heartbreak for birds in Australia’s beating heart

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 27 February 2023

The Lake Eyre Basin is at risk from gas developments, threatening the ancient waterways, and the birds that need them. Strong nature laws could fix the threat.

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Victorian Government allows duck shooting to go ahead

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 February 2023

BirdLife Australia is deeply disappointed with the Victorian Government’s decision to allow duck shooting to go ahead in Victoria this year.

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Rocking up for Rockwarblers

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 20 February 2023

Searching for an enigmatic species

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Black Swans at Risk

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 13 February 2023

Avian Flu threatens Australia’s waterbirds

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Protect the heart of Australia: Lake Eyre basin

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 3 February 2023

On World Wetlands Day, we launched our campaign calling on Federal, State and Territory Governments to step up their protection of the Lake Eyre basin.

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World Wetlands Day 2023

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Wednesday 2 February is World Wetlands Day

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Congratulations: Australia Day Honours in 2023

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 26 January 2023

Australia Day honours for members of the BirdLife Australia family