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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...

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...

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...

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...

Front of mind for me when campaigning for albatross is a widowed bird warming the chick in her nest, hungrily awaiting the return of her life partner, unaware that he has been lost at sea to a fishing hook or plastic ingestion. It is a heart-breaking story played out thousands...

In brief   The NSW Government must fast track its consultation with local councils and communities    Shark nets do not prevent shark bite. More effective modern methods are already in place at our beaches.    A one-month shortening of the shark net season to protect turtles still leaves destructive nets...

Before joining us in 2023, Meg worked in the Environmental Defenders Office’s biodiversity team. She currently leads HSI’s Wildlife Coexistence campaign, and also provides legal advice and support to HSI’s other campaigns. Meg loves every kind of animal and is passionate about using the law to protect them!   Why...

Wool is a popular fibre used in adventure clothing, but it has animal welfare issues to watch out for. If you're looking to update your ski wardrobe, we’ve got you covered with the latest edition of our Better Wool Guide.   Live lamb cutting (AKA mulesing) is one of the most...

 Left: Waterways of the property support diverse waterbirds and invertebrates.Right: Superb collared frog (Cyclorana brevipes).Photo credits: Scott and Susan Reilly Babbler Cottage Queensland • SOUTH BURNETT Babbler Cottage is a tiny 0.9 hectare bush block in Wakka Wakka country, walking distance to the town of Yarraman. Grey-crowned babblers both live...

 Left: A conservation covenant ensures this sanctuary is permanently protected.Right: Eucalyptus sp.Photo credits: Brian and Sonia Cooke Millieroo Retreat Western Australia • CHITTERING Millieroo Retreat, located in Chittering, Western Australia, is a hidden gem nestled on acres of protected land dedicated to preserving and nurturing the local wildlife. As a...

Left: The woodlands of Milford offer essential bird nesting sites including tree hollows. Photo credits: Garth SmithRight: Sagg spider-orchid (Caladenia saggicola). Photo credits: Geoff Curry Milford Tasmania • CAMBRIDGE Near Hobart Airport in Southern Tasmania is a hidden treasure: Milford Forest, comprising 40 hectares of old-growth white-gum woodland managed for...

A place of refuge and respite The Great Cumbung Swamp is a fertile wetland of national importance.Photo credits: Left: Dr John Porter, Right: Andy Morffew via flickr  When viewed from above the lush marshes and contrasting river gums of the Great Cumbung Swamp may be unsuspecting. But their slender reeds,...