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New analysis reveals NSW land clearing laws are failing native species
6 March 2026
New research reveals ongoing land clearing in NSW's high biodiversity value areas, including threatened species habitat, prompting urgent reform of the state's legislation.
Back from extinction, now on the brink. The fight to save Victoria’s most imperilled reptile
27 February 2026
Meet the Victorian grassland earless dragon, Victoria's most imperilled reptile. Only a single wild population remains in a rapidly developing region in western Melbourne, leading to calls for the government to buy the site.
Hear from our experts about how Australia can build resilience, protect nature, and support community wellbeing in a future with more frequent and severe natural disasters.
Federal Govt rewards years of illegal jarrah forest clearing by Alcoa with “national interest” shield
19 February 2026
We have raised concern over the Federal Government’s decision to grant a national interest exemption to Alcoa, allowing the American mining giant to continue operations despite years of unauthorised clearing and failed post-mining regeneration.
How Indigenous knowledge is reframing the way we protect biodiversity
18 February 2026
Dr Teagan Shields explains the importance of recognising species and ecological communities that hold cultural value to Indigenous Australians in law and decision-making.
The Australian Government’s $26 billion per year nature-harming problem revealed by study
17 February 2026
Groundbreaking research has uncovered that the Australian Government is providing $26 billion per year in financial support to activities that harm the nation's unique natural environment, known as biodiversity-harmful subsidies.
Cats and foxes did it. Leading Scientists refute “Invasive Species Denialism,” reaffirming introduced predators as a major cause of mammal extinctions
22 January 2026
25 leading conservation scientists, ecologists, and mammal experts refute the controversial claim that there is "little evidence" that introduced cats and foxes have caused extinctions in Australia.
Youth-led conservation groups are bringing young Australians back into nature
20 January 2026
A growing movement of youth-led conservation initiatives is bringing young Australians back into nature to drive on-ground conservation work, with benefits for mental health and social wellbeing.
Why biodiversity education matters for the next generation
15 January 2026
Young people are growing more disconnected from nature and anxious about the state of the environment, but evidence shows that reconnecting young people with nature through action-focused education can help.