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.

A new mini series 'Eat the Invaders' will premiere on ABC in January, featuring Biodiversity Council Communications Manager Jaana Dielenberg.

New study finds that extinctions will accelerate rapidly if global temperatures exceed 1.5°C.

Between one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates, such as pollinators and other beneficial species like earthworms, are becoming extinct in Australia every week, and about 9000 have become extinct since European arrival in 1788.

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.

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.

New research adds to the pool of studies that show National Parks provide a total economic benefit worth 50 times more than the cost of running the parks and recommends new parks in low socio-economic areas.

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.

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.

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...