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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.

Act for birds

Kate Millar responds to Rio Tinto's Nature Laws statement

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 17 October 2024

BirdLife Australia welcomes Rio Tinto’s statement urging the Federal Government to progress much-needed reforms to Australia’s Nature Laws.

Media release

Response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 14 October 2024

BirdLife Australia's response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement

Aussie Bird Count

5 reasons why you should join the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Why join the Aussie Bird Count? If you’re on the fence, let us convince you with 5 reasons to count with us.

Aussie Bird Count

Meet your 2024 Aussie Bird Count Ambassadors

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 8 October 2024

With the Aussie Bird Count fast approaching, we’re thrilled to introduce our 2024 ambassadors!

Australian Birdlife magazine

Mindful birding: why birdwatching is good for you

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 5 October 2024

A bird a day might be just what we need to keep stress and anxiety at bay. Kirsty Costa, host of Weekend Birder podcast, went on a quest to discover why.

News

Meet Melbourne's newest Peregrine Falcon family

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 4 October 2024

Watch as a pair of Peregrine Falcons hatch their first eggs of the season at 367 Collins Street

Bird of the month

October bird of the month: Peregrine Falcon

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 2 October 2024

The Peregrine Falcon is your October bird of the month! Here are 5 things you may or may not know about the fastest animal on earth.

General

Birds to look out for in October

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month

News

BirdLife Australia in the media: September

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 30 September 2024

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