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Whalers Way - Endangered birds rocketed toward extinction

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 30 October 2024

BirdLife Australia believes Tanya Plibersek's decision to approve a rocket launch facility at Whalers Way could propel Endangered birds toward extinction.

Listicle

5 reasons why we need strong nature laws

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 29 February 2024

5 reasons for strong nature laws

Bird of the month

March's bird of the month: Great Bowerbird

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 28 February 2024

5 things about Great Bowerbirds

Act for birds

Another Australian nature laws update

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 23 February 2024

BirdLife Australia's conservation expert are reviewing the Albanese Government's proposed changes to Australia's nature laws.

Media release

Environment Groups Urge Northern Territory Chief Minister

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 21 February 2024

On Friday, Territory and national environment and conservation groups, delivered a dire message to the Northern Territory Chief Minister

News

Lorne welcomes first ever Hooded Plover family

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 15 February 2024

It's the first time the threatened shorebirds have been recorded breeding in the area.

News

Hundreds celebrate World Wetlands Day at Toondah Harbour

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 15 February 2024

In South East Queensland, hundreds gathered on the shores of Toondah Harbour to celebrate World Wetlands Day and call for its protection.

News

A new hope for threatened Regent Honeyeaters

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 13 February 2024

An update on the NSW Regent Honeyeater Recovery Program

News

Congratulations: Australia Day Honours in 2024

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Australia Day honours for members of the BirdLife Australia family

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Australia’s Threatened Species List got longer

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Eight threatened shorebirds added