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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A real-estate proposal threatening critical habitat for migratory birds has been withdrawn.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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Another Hoody killed renews calls to ban cars on SA beaches

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 7 March 2024

Beach walkers made a grim discovery last week - the body of a juvenile Hooded Plover laying amongst vehicle tracks on a South Australian beach.

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Environment Groups Urge Northern Territory Chief Minister

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

On Friday, Territory and national environment and conservation groups, delivered a dire message to the Northern Territory Chief Minister

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President Mandy Bamford on Victorian duck hunting season

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 30 January 2024

A statement from our President in response to the Victorian Government's decision to allow duck hunting to continue in 2024

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No end in sight for duck hunting in Victoria

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 29 January 2024

The Victorian government is set to reject a recommendation to ban duck hunting

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Environment Minister protects Victorian wetlands

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 25 January 2024

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has used national nature protection laws to stop the Victorian government's plans to construct a wind turbine plant.

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Rocket launch facility will destroy threatened bird habitat

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 January 2024

A proposed rocket launch facility on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula will destroy the habitat of threatened species.

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Queensland to ban new oil and gas in Lake Eyre Basin

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 22 December 2023

BirdLife Australia welcomes Queensland's announcement to ban new oil and gas projects in Lake Eyre Basin.

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AOC exclusive: bird experts on saving Toondah Harbour

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Hear from Australian bird experts on why we must save Toondah Harbour

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New data reveals 60% decline in threatened bird populations

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 30 November 2023

The latest Threatened Bird Index reveals a 60% decline in threatened Australian bird populations – in less than 40 years.