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Media release

“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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News News

A record-breaking Regent Honeyeater release season

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Friday, 14 November 2025
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2025 NSW Regent Honeyeater release update
General General

Birds to look out for in November

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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Find out more about birds to see around Australia in November, including Dollarbirds, Channel-billed Cuckoos and Tree Martins
Bird of the month

November bird of the month: Crested Shrike-tit

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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Five things you may or may not know about your November Bird of the Month, the Crested Shrike-tit!
General General

Nominations for Hobbs and Serventy Medals close in December

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 10 November 2025
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It’s that time of year again — nominations are now open for BirdLife Australia’s esteemed Hobbs and Serventy Medals. 
Media-Releases Media release

Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 30 October 2025
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Nature Law reform introduced to Parliament today fails to deliver for birds and nature
Media-Releases Media release

H5 bird flu suspected on Australia’s Heard Island

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Friday, 24 October 2025
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BirdLife Australia's response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement
Aussie Bird Count

Meet your 2025 Aussie Bird Count Ambassadors

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 23 October 2025
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The Aussie Bird Count is in full flight! Meet our 2025 ambassadors!
Aussie Bird Count

Brush up on your bird knowledge before you start counting!

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Saturday, 18 October 2025
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Get to know the birds you’re likely to see during the Aussie Bird Count
Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 16 October 2025
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After three years placing runner-up, the Tawny Frogmouth has finally claimed the title as the country's 2025 Bird of the Year.