Australia’s national environment protection law ignores the big picture; here we look at the how multiple projects can have a cumulative impact on nature, and what needs to change.

The NSW Government has decided to resume aerial culling of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park. Read on to understand why the removal of large introduced herbivores from sensitive alpine habitats is an important decision...

The Federal Court has ruled that the federal government do not need to consider the risks fossil fuels pose to nature when deciding whether or not to approve fossil fuel projects...

Did you know 9 in 10 Australian plant species are found nowhere else on earth? A report released today has assessed the state of the world’s plants and countries' efforts to conserve their plant diversity.

For saltwater people of Australia’s east and west coasts, humpback whales hold important lore in the form of stories , yet protecting species for their cultural significance is not possible under Australian law. Here's why we need this to change.

Federal environmental law reform is underway. The Biodiversity Council is calling for the reforms to include protection for culturally significant species, such as humpback whales, and places.

Could the invasive verroa mite benefit Australian wildlife by acting as an environmental biocontrol for feral honeybees? Read our assessment.

A new draft plan to tackle the impacts of feral cats across Australia has been endorsed by leading conservation experts.

Prevention is better than a cure. Here we take a closer look at some pests and diseases we need to keep out at all costs, to protect our biodiversity.

The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which has 143 countries as signatories, has released a landmark report on the global impact of invasive alien species and how to control them. Here's our synopsis...