The assistant clinical director of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, Scott Castle, said volunteers from the organisation went out to check on the koala, … [follow link to original story…] Key Points A koala surprised early morning walkers, when it walked along a popular breakwall path in Port Macquarie The sighting prompted renewed concerns about … Read more
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Watch out for koalas and other wildlife this spring
Be alert for koalas and other wildlife on local roads with the onset of warmer weather. That’s the message from Council ahead of spring when animals and birds are more active. … [follow link to original story…]
Koalas: New research from Southern Cross University shows koalas moving up to 16.6km across …
New data shows that koalas are capable of travelling much further than originally thought, according to research released by Southern Cross … [follow link to original story…]
Tiny koala joey defying the odds after being rescued when mother hit by car
Carers did not hold much hope for koala joey Pixie, who was rescued after her mother was hit by a car in New South Wales. [follow link to original story…]
Kangaroos could be culled further to protect EP region
Although the recommendation was made state-wide, a Department of Environment and Water (DEW) spokesperson said koalas and long-nosed fur … [follow link to original story…]
Koala connections – Koala conservation in New South Wales
SoS is contributing $1.35 million over three years to projects in three regions that support some of the largest koala populations in the state. Dedicated … [follow link to original story…]
New strategy to find balance between koala protection and enabling new development
THERE are high hopes for a new strategy that aims to preserve Queensland’s koala population with claims that existing protections have failed. [follow link to original story…]
Trees to help our koalas to thrive
Campbelltown’s precious koala colony will be able to munch to their hearts content, with 1000 food trees to be planted at Ingleburn’s Koala Walk … [follow link to original story…]