Listen to the Land: Why the People Who Know It Must Be Heard
Why First Nations, Indigenous and land-connected voices must help shape conservation, climate policy and a New Net Zero that protects nature.
Habitat for the Future
Category: Wildlife & Biodiversity
Wildlife & Biodiversity focuses on the animals, plants, insects, birds, marine life, and living systems that keep our planet healthy. Biodiversity is the web of life. When one part of that web is damaged, the impact can spread through entire ecosystems.
Across the world, wildlife is under pressure from habitat loss, land clearing, pollution, climate change, invasive species, overdevelopment, and poor environmental decisions. From koalas, bilbies, birds, bees, turtles, frogs, and marine life to the smallest insects and fungi, every species has a role to play.
This category shares stories, education, research, and action to help people understand why wildlife matters and why protecting biodiversity is essential for the future of our planet.
Koala Habitat Trees Across Australia: Plant for Tomorrow, Protect What Exists Today
A koala’s home is much more than one gum tree. It is a living neighbourhood made up of food trees, resting trees, shade trees and safe pathways between them. When those trees are cleared, a koala does not simply move into the next forest. It may have to cross a road, enter a backyard with […]
Habitat Preservation for Rainbow Lorikeets
Protecting the Homes of Australia’s Colourful Rainforest Ambassadors Few birds brighten an Australian morning quite like the Rainbow Lorikeet. With their brilliant green wings, deep blue heads, vibrant orange and yellow chests, and energetic personalities, they are among Australia’s most recognisable native birds. Whether they’re flying overhead in noisy flocks or feeding on flowering gums […]
Southeast Queensland’s Koalas Are Disappearing Before Our Eyes
A few days ago in Southeast Queensland, I was lucky enough to capture a deeply precious moment: a female koala resting quietly in a tree, with her tiny joey tucked safely in her pouch. It is a beautiful reminder of what we still have — and a heartbreaking reminder of what we stand to lose […]
🐝Why Bees Matter So Much — and Why We Must Protect Them
Bees keep our world alive! Discover how honey bees and Australia’s stingless native bees help plants, food, and nature thrive. 🐝🌸
Robbins Island Windfarm: At What Cost to Our Wildlife and Our Future?
Australia’s push towards renewable energy is vital — but not all projects are created equal. The recently approved Robbins Island Windfarm in northwest Tasmania is a project that has sparked fierce debate, not only for its scale but for its location and the wildlife it threatens. A Short History of the Robbins Island Windfarm The […]
Cute but Deadly: The Impact of Domestic Cats on Wildlife
At first glance, a domestic cat showing off its teeth might look adorable — but behind that smile lies one of the biggest threats to native wildlife in Australia and around the world. Every night, millions of pet cats roam freely outdoors, hunting not because they are hungry, but because it’s in their nature. While […]
Operation Pink Cockatoo
The Pink Cockatoo (also known as the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo) is one of Australia’s most striking and endangered birds. With their vibrant pink and white plumage and iconic crest, they are a symbol of Australia’s natural beauty. But right now, both the bird and its habitat are under serious threat. Across the country, wholesale land […]
The Irreplaceable Value of Old-Growth Forests: Guardians of Climate, Biodiversity, and Culture
Introduction Old-growth forests are the Earth’s most resilient and life-rich ecosystems—some dating back over a thousand years. These ancient giants are more than just clusters of tall trees; they are intricate webs of life, sequestering carbon, housing rare species, regulating climate, and carrying cultural significance that cannot be replaced. And yet, despite their importance, old-growth […]
Termites: The Tiny Creatures Fueling Global Methane Emissions
When we think about sources of methane emissions, livestock and fossil fuels usually come to mind. But one of nature’s smallest creatures — the termite — is also playing a surprisingly big role. Termites contribute approximately 11% of the world’s methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that traps more than 80 times more heat than […]
