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 take you through a new special collection of research that showcases some of the amazing Indigenous-led and cross-cultural wildlife research occurring in Australia.

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.

The spooky season has officially arrived, but plastic decorations and fake cobwebs may spoil the fun for our environment and native wildlife.

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.

The Biodiversity Council is urging Australians to have their say on the Australian Government’s discussion paper for the implementation plan for Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2024–2030, which is open for comment until 15 October.

The NSW Planning Commission has rejected the Redbank Biomass Power Station proposal based on expert advice.

A group of national and NSW state-based organisations has co-signed an open letter to Premier Chris Minns, urging him to reject controversial new hunting legislation due to risks to public safety and nature.

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.