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H5 bird flu explainer

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 9 July 2026

H5 bird flu has arrived in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about the virus and how you can help.

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Nature law reform undermined

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 28 March 2024

BirdLife Australia’s environmental law and policy experts have today emerged from a two-day closed-door examination of Australia’s proposed new nature laws

Media release

Experts name 30 wetlands that must be off-limits to hunters

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 27 March 2024

BirdLife Australia recommends at least 30 Victorian wetlands be closed to duck hunting this season after extensive monitoring.

Media release

A decade of Rainbows – 10 years of the Aussie Bird Count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 14 March 2024

2023 Aussie Bird Count results revealed

Media release

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.

Media release

Community meet Minister Plibersek, urge her to Save Toondah

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 7 March 2024

Minister Plibersek met with Toondah Alliance members to hear concerns about a decade-long development proposal threatening the important wetlands.

News

BirdLife Australia in the media: February

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 1 March 2024

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

Listicle

5 reasons why we need strong nature laws

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 29 February 2024

5 reasons for strong nature laws

Bird of the month

March's bird of the month: Great Bowerbird

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 28 February 2024

5 things about Great Bowerbirds

Act for birds

Another Australian nature laws update

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 23 February 2024

BirdLife Australia's conservation expert are reviewing the Albanese Government's proposed changes to Australia's nature laws.