52+ min ago   (538+ words) Australia’s landscapes are at a tipping point prompting one of the country’s most influential artists to step forward in support of large-scale conservation. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Australia has announced celebrated contemporary artist Ben Quilty, as its first Ambassador. A…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (878+ words) Foraging comes with significant safety risks, says UNSW food microbiologist. From wild mushrooms to native greens, more Australians are embracing foraging as a way to reconnect with nature and eat local produce. As cooler weather brings the right conditions for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1214+ words) A UNESCO draft decision will keep the Great Barrier Reef off its ‘in danger’ list. Meanwhile the Reef keeps changing as ocean temperatures continue to rise. We have high-quality images and video to support media stories. Visit here to see…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (289+ words) "This Bill continues the steady erosion of Queensland's environmental protections at precisely the time they should be strengthened,” said Tony Fontes, President of the Whitsunday Conservation Council. "Environmental laws are not red tape. They are the safeguards that ensure major…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (280+ words) SYDNEY (July 16, 2026)―Dame Judi Dench and a host of other high-profile stars have written a letter urging Iceland to ban whale hunting, expressing their "deep sadness" that 18 fin whales have been slaughtered since this year’s hunt began last month. The…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (188+ words) - Students have graduated from unique conservation course for First Peoples - The Warreen Beek Rangers program provides free conservation and land management training for First Peoples - 2026 is the 10th year of the course, over 80 students have graudated over the decade The conservation…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1280+ words) Most Australians have never heard of the Maugean skate. But 15-year-old conservationist Spencer Hitchen wants to change that before it’s too late. The Maugean skate is an ancient ray species found nowhere else on Earth except Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour. Scientists…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (1273+ words) Australia has pledged a policy of "No New Extinctions" and committed to international biodiversity targets including 30x30. Yet one of the world's most unique species may be disappearing in real time. The Maugean skate (Zearaja maugeana), an ancient ray species found…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (658+ words) New research from Monash University has provided the first comprehensive assessment of the Pilbara barking gecko (Underwoodisaurus seorsus) and revealed the species is facing a heightened risk of extinction under a rapidly warming climate. The Pilbara barking gecko is one…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (331+ words) Forestry and regional community stakeholders are calling on the NSW Government to halt the creation of any new national parks in southern New South Wales until a comprehensive assessment of economic, environmental and community impacts can be undertaken. The call…...