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Aim to double NSW’s koala population by 2050

… a goal of doubling the number of koalas by 2050 in a bid to defy projections the marsupial could become extinct in the wild in NSW by mid-century. [follow link to original story…]

New Escape columnist Tyson Mayr reveals the miracle operation to save the future of koalas

Tyson Mayr and his canine sidekick Bear made world headlines as they saved koalas during the bushfires. Now one koala is about to get a prosthetic … [follow link to original story…]

Escape’s Tyson Mayr reveals miracle operation to save koalas

Now the wildlife warrior’s own heart has been captured — by a koala who is about to get a prosthetic leg from America in a world-first operation. [follow link to original story…]

Matt Kean aims to double koala population by 2050

Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean has set a goal of doubling the number of koalas by 2050 in a bid to defy projections the marsupial could … [follow link to original story…]

WIRES uses bushfire donations to support university koala research

The grant will sustain the KHH and allow it to respond to increasing need for koala care and management following recent bushfires and droughts. “ … [follow link to original story…]

‘Fundamental failure’: Environment Department not protecting koala habitat

“Our figures show states have failed to protect koalas, and the federal government hasn’t stepped in to protect them either.” Koala habitat in NSW and … [follow link to original story…]

NSW Forestry Corporation ordered to stop work in Wild Cattle Creek State Forest

Gumbaynggirr group concerned for ‘koala hotspot’. Koala family in Port Macquarie. Efforts are underway to protect koala habitat in NSW and … [follow link to original story…]

Koalas return home after devastating summer bushfires

Wildlife team leader Dr Sarah May said the koalas knew exactly where they were and were very happy to be home. Koalas from the Tidbinbilla Nature … [follow link to original story…]

Cudgen Nature Reserve expanded to protect more koala habitat

It will protect core koala habitat and reduce the potential for fragmentation. By working with Tweed Shire Council on a mutually beneficial land exchange, … [follow link to original story…]

NSW Upper House Inquiry aligns with Aussie Ark fight for koala protection

“We seem to keep reiterating what we already know – koala’s are going extinct,” Mr Faulkner said. “Now is the time to act, before it is too late.” His … [follow link to original story…]