The koala, now named Paris, that has survived the Limpinwood logging is now being cared for by Friends of the Koala (FoK). A second koala is also … [follow link to original story…]
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Koala killed in St. Helena tunnel on the Pacific Highway
On 30 August at 3 a.m a koala was killed in the St. Helena Tunnel west of Byron Bay. However, the RMS monitors, who monitor the tunnel 24/7, did everything in their power to prevent this happening. They saw the koala and immediately closed the right lane and called our Rescue Hotline to report the … Read more
Healthy koala colonies potentially the next victims of Sydney’s housing crisis
That was then. Now, as pressures mount to grab ever more land for housing, Sydney’s last koala holdouts – making up some of the healthiest colonies … [follow link to original story…]
Brisbane City Council installs koala warning signs on Toohey Rd ahead of mating season
“Residents are reminded that with the approaching spring and summer months – their usual mating season – koalas can be more active seeking fresh … [follow link to original story…]
Koala habitat in northern NSW destroyed by logging, environmentalists claim
The report titled Clearing Koalas Away by conservationist Dailan Pugh, says more than 23,000 hectares of koala habitat near Coffs Harbour has been … [follow link to original story…]
Environmental annihilation — brought to you by Roads and Maritime Services
Right now, the survival of koalas on the North Coast of NSW, identified as the stronghold of koalas in the State, is perilous, with extinction the only … [follow link to original story…]
Update on Section 10 of Pacific Highway upgrade
Section 10 of the Pacific Highway upgrade is now well under way. This has been a controversial issue as it crosses the Blackall Range and bisects a critical koala habitat. Whilst residents and FOK lost the fight to secure a different route, FOK is determined to work with the RMS to ensure minimal impact on … Read more
Farewell from Lorraine
After 15 years of Presidency of FOK, Lorraine Vass resigned from both the Presidency and FOK’s Management Committee on 30 June. Although she’ll retain a keen interest in koalas, Lorraine wants to spend more time with husband Rick and enjoy a less frenetic time than 24/7 work for koalas. We asked her to tell us … Read more
