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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.

Listicle

5 Facts About Eucalyptus Trees: Nature's Aromatic Giants

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 23 March 2023

This one's for the gumnuts! Here are 5 things you might not know about Australia’s most iconic trees.

General

Have you seen an Australian Painted Snipe recently?

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 20 March 2023

On the lookout for an elusive wetland species

Listicle

The Pelican Brief

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 17 March 2023

14 of the most commonly asked pelican questions answered by a BirdLife Australia's pelican proponent.

Media release

Paul Sullivan to step down as CEO

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Paul Sullivan will be stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer after 10 years service.

News

The meeting in nature that inspired my MP’s support

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 13 March 2023

Taking your local political leaders out on a bird walk is a unique and memorable way to share your concerns for Australia’s birds.

News

What is beak and feather disease?

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Here's everything you need to know about psittacine beak and feather disease – and how you can help prevent it.

News

Heartbreak for birds in Australia’s beating heart

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 27 February 2023

The Lake Eyre Basin is at risk from gas developments, threatening the ancient waterways, and the birds that need them. Strong nature laws could fix the threat.

Media release

Victorian Government allows duck shooting to go ahead

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 February 2023

BirdLife Australia is deeply disappointed with the Victorian Government’s decision to allow duck shooting to go ahead in Victoria this year.

News

Rocking up for Rockwarblers

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 20 February 2023

Searching for an enigmatic species