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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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December Bird of the Month: Black Kite

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Tuesday, 16 December 2025
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Scavengers extraordinaire
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New shorebird directory released

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 15 December 2025
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Volunteer’s surveys result in crucial guide for conservation
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Seeing Red: Finding the Red Goshawk

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 15 December 2025
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FInding the Red Goshawk
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BirdLife Australia in the media: December

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 15 December 2025
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Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly media round-up.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Celebrating Birds on Farms champions

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Friday, 5 December 2025
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Celebrating Birds on Farms champions John Shepherd and Dougald Frederick
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Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off? 

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 3 December 2025
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Australia’s new nature laws: Are birds better off? 
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First confirmed cases of H5 bird flu on Australian Island

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected in southern elephant seals on Australia’s Heard Island.
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Australia's best bird photography revealed

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 24 November 2025
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We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards!
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BirdLife Australia in the media: November

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Tuesday, 18 November 2025
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Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly media round-up.