Koala populations are facing increased threats across NSW with even the healthiest colonies at risk as critical habitat is destroyed, and the climate grows hotter and drier, a parliamentary inquiry has heard. … [follow link to original story…]
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North West koalas not protected despite NSW Koala Strategy, ecologist says
IN TROUBLE: Protecting core koala habitat is key to the survival of Australia’s much-loved marsupial, a Tamworth ecologist says. Allowing broad-scale clearing again after 30 years of protection is “a real slap in the face for the family of Glen Turner, who gave his life trying to stop illegal clearing at Croppa Creek”, a Tamworth … Read more
South Coast koalas turn to Go Fund Me for water
Concerns that the major threat to koalas on the South Coast is not being acknowledged or addressed have led to a community Go Fund Me campaign … [follow link to original story…]
Koala carnage continues with ‘healthy’ male struck by car
"The koala was spotted two days ago sitting in a park but nobody called it in until … Mr Jean said the koala was a "big, otherwise healthy" male. [follow link to original story…]
‘Show me the money’: MP chasing election promises
"It has been more than four months since the March 23 election and the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital and Friends of the Koala remain in the dark … [follow link to original story…]
Koala spotted taking morning walk on popular Port Macquarie breakwall
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
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…]
