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Our threatened species list has major gaps - Biodiversity Council calls for more resourcing to assess species at risk of extinction

The Biodiversity Council is calling for more resourcing to scale up the processing of threatened species assessments and nominations.
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From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden

21 January 2025
Home gardens can provide vital habitat for Australian birds, but urban environments tend to favour certain species. Here are seven things you can do in your garden to support a wider range of bird species.
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Local councils are tightening cat ownership laws to help protect wildlife and keep your pet safe

3 January 2025
More and more local councils around Australia are making the move to restrict pet cats from roaming around parks and reserves in a bid to protect our native wildlife. Listen to the ABC Radio interview to find out more.
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Could we 'Eat the Invaders'?

10 December 2024
A new mini series 'Eat the Invaders' will premiere on ABC in January, featuring Biodiversity Council Communications Manager Jaana Dielenberg.
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Climate change dramatically increases extinction risks

9 December 2024
New study finds that extinctions will accelerate rapidly if global temperatures exceed 1.5°C.
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Before putting Christmas lights outside, think about our wildlife

6 December 2024
December is a great time for festive decorations. But did you know outdoor lights and lasers are really hard on wildlife around you? The good news is that there are easy ways to reduce your impact this Christmas to be kind to wildlife.
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Statement from the Biodiversity Council on Nature Positive Bills scuppered by PM

29 November 2024
The Biodiversity Council is deeply disappointed that the Prime Minister has vetoed a deal to deliver a national environment protection authority and an information-gathering agency - two key election promises.
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Health check of Australia’s native freshwater fish finds one-third need emergency room

15 November 2024
A comprehensive assessment of Australia’s native freshwater fish species has revealed one-third are threatened with extinction but also points to solutions if governments step up.
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Monash University scientists and Aboriginal rangers discover new lizard species in Central Australian desert mountains

12 November 2024
A new species of skink has been discovered in the mountain ranges of the Central Australian desert. We chat with lead researcher Jules Farquhar on what the discovery means to him and to the conservation of the species.
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Rare Australian plants with 'invisible' life stages evade detection

5 November 2024
Goodenia nocoleche has only been seen in the wild at two locations. It's one of Australia's many enigmatic plant species that operate on a 'boom and bust' cycle. Learn more about Australia's cryptic plants...
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The four steps needed to align Australia’s environmental laws and policies with a nature positive future.

25 October 2024
To be truly nature positive we need a net gain in biodiversity, not just to slow down the rate of nature loss.
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Acknowledgements

The Biodiversity Council acknowledges the First Peoples of the lands and waters of Australia, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and future and expresses gratitude for long and ongoing custodianship of Country.

The Biodiversity Council is an independent expert group founded by 11 Australian universities to promote evidence-based solutions to Australia’s biodiversity crisis. It is hosted by The University of Melbourne. It receives funding from 11 university partners and The Ian Potter Foundation, The Ross Trust, Trawalla Foundation, The Rendere Trust, Isaacson Davis Foundation, Coniston Charitable Trust and Angela Whitbread.



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