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“No assessment needed” for habitat destruction in NT

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 25 February 2026

The destruction of potential threatened bird habitat has been approved in the NT without requiring further assessments.

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Why proposed rat poison reforms won’t protect birds

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 February 2026

BirdLife Australia experts explain why the Australian regulator's proposed rat poison reforms still won’t protect our birds.

Media release

New Hope for Threatened Wetland Bird

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 February 2026

BirdLife Australia is celebrating new hope for the Australasian Bittern as a newly established National Australasian Bittern Recovery Team takes shape.

General

Birds to look out for in February

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 2 February 2026

Find out more about birds to see around Australia in February, including Double-banded Plovers, Black-faced

News

Put water out for birds this summer

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 29 January 2026

Putting water out for birds is an easy way to help the native birds around you during hot weather.

News

Congratulations: Australia Day Honours 2026

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 26 January 2026

Various honours awarded to the BirdLife Australia family

Media release

Formal recognition of ecosystems under threat helps birds

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 15 January 2026

BirdLife Australia welcomes a decision to list two nationally important ecosystems under national environmental law

Media release

Red Goshawk nests found in the Kimberley

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 December 2025

Red Goshawk nests found in the Kimberley by Traditional Owners and conservationists.

News

December Bird of the Month: Black Kite

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Scavengers extraordinaire

News

New shorebird directory released

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 15 December 2025

Volunteer’s surveys result in crucial guide for conservation