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Bird-killing poisons to be pulled from Australian shelves

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Australia is now closer than ever to banning dangerous rodenticides, following two huge recent announcements.

Congratulations: Australia Day Honours 2026

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 26 January 2026

Various honours awarded to the BirdLife Australia family

Formal recognition of ecosystems under threat helps birds

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 15 January 2026

BirdLife Australia welcomes a decision to list two nationally important ecosystems under national environmental law

Red Goshawk nests found in the Kimberley

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 18 December 2025

Red Goshawk nests found in the Kimberley by Traditional Owners and conservationists.

December Bird of the Month: Black Kite

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Scavengers extraordinaire

New shorebird directory released

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 15 December 2025

Volunteer’s surveys result in crucial guide for conservation

Australian Birdlife magazine

Seeing Red: Finding the Red Goshawk

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 15 December 2025

FInding the Red Goshawk

BirdLife Australia in the media: December

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 15 December 2025

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

Volunteer stories

Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Birds on Farms champions

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 5 December 2025

Celebrating Birds on Farms champions John Shepherd and Dougald Frederick

Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off?

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 3 December 2025

Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off?