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Why Australian frogs count and how to identify frog species in your backyard this FrogID Week

by Louisa Bartels,

Have you ever heard a ribbit, croak or bleat echoing from your backyard on a humid spring night and wondered who it belonged to?  Did you know that there is an app that can not only identify which frog species is calling but also contributes your data to national frog...

Licence to Kill — The shocking scale of native wildlife killing in Australia

by Humane Society International,

30 October, Sydney Australia – Humane Society International Australia (HSI) has released Licence to Kill, a report that reveals how licenced private landholders are killing native Australian wildlife at scale. The report shows that licensed private landholders across Australia were lawfully allowed to kill at least 1.2 million native animals...

Licence to Kill

by Humane Society International,

Every year, Australia’s state and territory governments allow private landholders to kill hundreds of thousands of native animals—animals that are otherwise protected by law. For the first time ever, the Licence to Kill report quantifies the national scale of the licensed killing of Australia’s native wildlife using data obtained from...

An eco-friendly Halloween: Spooking without harming the environment.

by Sabrina Nizeti,

BOO! 👻 Halloween is a time of spooky stories, fun costumes, and creative decorations. However, many traditional Halloween decorations can have a negative impact on the environment and wildlife. Plastic decorations, discarded pumpkins, and fake cobwebs can all harm the environment and local ecosystems. But fear not, there are eco-friendly...

The importance of rivers

by Dr Megan Kessler,

Freshwater ecosystems, including rivers, lakes and wetlands, are fundamental to sustaining life – for both wildlife and people. As the driest inhabited continent on Earth, healthy river systems are especially important in Australia. But the neglect of these areas will have devastating ecological impact. Dr Megan Kessler, HSI Australia’s Nature...

Bitter disappointment as pro-whaling nations at IWC block South Atlantic whale sanctuary

by Humane Society International,

LIMA, Peru—Delegates from Humane Society International attending the 69th International Whaling Commission meeting in Peru, expressed bitter disappointment today that pro-whaling nations have once again voted against the creation of a whale sanctuary in the South Atlantic. The votes were 40 in favour, 14 opposed with 3 abstentions, therefore failing by...

Live Lamb Cutting (mulesing) – A Q&A with Georgie Dolphin, Animal Welfare Campaigner

by Humane Society International,

Twenty years ago, leaders in the Australian wool industry unanimously promised to phase out live lamb cutting (mulesing) by 2010. But it’s a promise they broke.   As HSI Australia, along with FOUR PAWS and the Australian Alliance for Animals, launch The Broken Promise, a new report into this contentious issue,...

The Broken Promise Report

by Humane Society International,

Humane Society International Australia, along with FOUR PAWS and the Australian Alliance for Animals, released The Broken Promise report in 2024 to bring to light the twenty-year failure of Australia’s wool industry leaders on the issue of live lamb cutting (mulesing).  

Senate’s consideration of Nature Positive laws shows way forward for stronger protections for nature

by Humane Society International,

HSI Australia has welcomed the release of the Senate inquiry’s report into the Government’s proposed Nature Positive laws and stresses that the Albanese Government must work together with the Greens and independent senators to deliver a strong EPA and close critical gaps in current legislation.   The current Bills, to create...

Land management and nesting boxes kick-start the return of native species

by Humane Society International,

Five years after the devastating 2019 Black Summer bushfires, Steve Haslam, owner of Tenterfield’s Quoll Headquarters, is now seeing the return of native species to his acclaimed wildlife sanctuary.  The fires’ widespread destruction of large tree hollows—a crucial animal habitat used for refuge, safety, roosting and breeding—would prevent wildlife from...

Wildlife Land Trust – Protecting Threatened Species

by Humane Society International,

Today, September 7th, is National Threatened Species Day. This day serves to raise awareness of native species that are under threat. With 20 new plant and wildlife species added to Australia’s threatened species list this week alone, this day is more important than ever. Today we celebrate the members of...

STATEMENT: Australia’s wildlife needs a strong EPA 

by Humane Society International,

HSI Australia is deeply concerned over reports that the Prime Minister will weaken the proposed Environment Protection Australia (EPA) to appease big business and vested interests. At a time when Australia should be strengthening its protection of wildlife and making good on its promise of no more extinctions, HSI Australia...

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