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Push to protect Burleigh Headland to close it to prevent late-night doof parties and damage

His call comes as a leading veterinarian believed koalas were still visiting the Burleigh Headland. “It amazes me but yes, there are big populations at … [follow link to original story…]

Extreme heat takes a toll on our animals

The lack of moisture has had a tremendous impact on our Koalas, with Eucalypt leaves no longer holding enough water to sustain them. “We’ve had … [follow link to original story…]

Ideas sought for NSW’s Koala Strategy

According to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH), in 2012 there were about 36,000 koalas in the state and 330,000 in Australia. [follow link to original story…]

Animals keep cool during record conditions on the Mid North Coast

The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital assistant clinical director Scott Castle said some of their koalas are very crook and the heat can be debilitating for … [follow link to original story…]

The spaniels helping BCC sniff out Brisbane’s vulnerable koalas

Brisbane City Council has enlisted the help of two English springer spaniels to sniff out the city’s vulnerable koalas. The specially trained spaniels, Taz … [follow link to original story…]

Two English springer spaniel dogs hired for koala protection

Cr Quirk said the survey was just one part of a wider commitment to protect Brisbane’s koalas, including the fast-tracking of bushland acquisition in the … [follow link to original story…]

Koalas face regional wipe-out

THE near-extinct koala population on the Central Coast is facing complete wipe-out unless a recovery plan is put in place urgently, wildlife warriors … [follow link to original story…]

Conservation project helps protect Highlands koalas

Plenty of progress has been made in the Southern Highlands Koala Conservation Project. [follow link to original story…]

Construction to start on new koala tourist centre in Lismore

Friends of the Koala were granted just over $78,000 by the Federal Government to build the centre next to their current centre on Rifle Range Rd, East … [follow link to original story…]

Koalas: Politically driven to extinction

Koalas are loved by most, but not all, Australians. Politicians and developers regard the species as a downright nuisance, in the way of major projects … [follow link to original story…]