Photographed by John Barkla. Gouldian-Finch.

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

The clock is ticking for Minister to decide on Walker Corporation's destructive Toondah Harbour real estate project

Tracking the elusive Australian Painted-snipe

Australasian Bittern surveys come up trumps

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Penguin colonies show signs of recovery

Hooded Plover chicks killed by vehicle on the beach

Kangaroo Island Community Nocturnal Bird Survey