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Chilling photo of drowned koala causes upset on social media

A confronting photo of a koala lying dead at the bottom of a swimming pool has divided devastated wildlife fans. The shock image of the native animal, … [follow link to original story…]

Liberals promise new national park for NSW to help save koalas

The NSW Government has pledged to open a new national park with a koala habitat in the Southern Highlands if it's re-elected in March. Couched as … [follow link to original story…]

The worrying story behind this tragic photo

The devastated animal rescue group is now imploring pool owners and those who live in areas habituated by koalas to follow a few simple instructions … [follow link to original story…]

80 pc support urgent koala legislation: poll

A national IPSOS poll commissioned by Australians for Animals has revealed a high level of concern in the electorate over the future of koalas, with … [follow link to original story…]

Australian Reptile Park baby koala thrives after being pulled from mum’s pouch

The Australian Reptile Park’s Hayley Shute said the first-time mother struggled. “She seemed to be losing weight and because he is in a pouch you … [follow link to original story…]

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council encourages people to be aware of koalas

Take care: A painted koala zone message at a road strike black spot on Ocean Drive encourages drivers to keep an eye out for koalas. The community … [follow link to original story…]

Could taking koalas back to where they existed 100 years ago save them?

Tandora cattle station, on the banks of Queensland's Mary River, was once home to an extensive koala population — but the last koala there was shot … [follow link to original story…]

Govt policy an expensive recipe for koala extinction: NPA

Building the Pacific Highway upgrade through core koala habitat is just one of many state government policies negatively impacting the animal's future … [follow link to original story…]

Port Stephens mourns the loss of koalas in Mambo Wetland bushfire

While it is difficult to estimate the number of animals destroyed in last week’s slow moving blaze, experts from Port Stephens Koalas say that “fatalities … [follow link to original story…]

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital marks 45th birthday

The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has grown from a single building 45 years ago into a tourist attraction, scientific research and education centre and … [follow link to original story…]