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.

The Biodiversity Council and the Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales are jointly calling out the major nature risks from the Redbank Power Station proposal which is appealing its rejection by the NSW IPC.

The Biodiversity Council has welcomed key improvements secured by the Greens in the Federal Government’s nature law reforms today, but warn that key risks remain in the proposed legislation.

The Threatened Species Index has revealed enormous population declines in Australia’s threatened frog and reptile species over the last 40 years. Experts call for increased funding and government action.

The Biodiversity Council has warned that Coalition demands for major changes to the government’s environment law reforms would severely weaken protections for Australia’s wildlife and landscapes, at a time when environmental decline is accelerating.

We are concerned that the Australian Government’s proposed environmental law reforms risk failing to protect nature unless key weaknesses are addressed and loopholes closed.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have reported unusually high levels of mortality among elephant seals, consistent with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI H5N1), but testing has not yet been conducted.

After a four-year delay, the Victorian Government has released its response to the recommendations of an Expert Advisory Panel which reviewed the 1975 Wildlife Act, leaving experts and environment groups disappointed.

Artificial light at night is a problem for many Australian animals and has been linked to a range of human health issues. Experts are urging Australians to call on decision makers to introduce legislation to reduce light pollution.

The Biodiversity Council has welcomed the NSW Government’s landmark decision to create the full 176,000-hectare Great Koala National Park.