The Australian Government has listened to island communities, and just announced plans to massively expand marine sanctuary protection around the stunning Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island. But before it becomes a reality, the government wants to hear from YOU on the proposed expansions, AND on what other improvements are needed across Australia’s offshore marine parks.  […]

Lord Howe Island is teeming with life, above and below the waves. The World Heritage-listed waters are home to Galapagos sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles, rays and more than 500 species of fish. T...

When you support us, where does your generosity go? It goes to orangutans like Meryl, from her rescue to her release. It goes wherever we go as we work to save critically endangered orangutans. Wil...

A $200 million offshore oil and gas clean-up cost is in doubt after Pilot Energy called in administrators today, following months of suspended trading on…

Norfolk Island is a place like nowhere else. Its waters are a source of food, culture, recreation and income for the island community. Islanders have cared for this precious place - taking only what t...

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Indonesia’s plan to rezone national park sparks backlash https://t.co/PjUKSyxko7

Sign your name! Call on the Australian Government to negotiate a strong Global Plastics Treaty for the world's oceans and people.

Conservationists say move could push species closer to extinction and clearer environmental rules are needed instead

The ampurta, a blond or brown guinea pig-sized marsupial, is distinctive for its short, fat tail that becomes a black mohawk at the tip. This micro-predator,

For this week’s #FloraAndFaunaFriday, I want to talk about one of Australia’s most beloved little birds: the superb fairy-wren. It’s bright, busy, cheeky, beautiful - and still common enough that most...

There is a map. There is a plan. There are quotes. There is evidence, both historic and fresh.

A single tropical tree can create as much cooling as several air conditioners, and across forests can cool a whole region.

A new cost-benefit analysis scrutinising the economics behind WA’s greyhound racing industry has been released as a standing committee begins this week.

Forest loss, along with climate change, is changing the resilience of the Amazon Rainforest. By disrupting the movement of moisture through the atmosphere, deforestation is reducing rainfall and exten...

Female named Rounder surrounded by family members when about to give birth to her second calf

Read the open letter to Australia's Federal Environment Minister, Murray Watt, and add you name now. Dear Minister Watt, For 60 million years, against the odds, the iconic Maugean skate has always

State of the Climate report finds Earth’s energy has moved dangerously out of balance, with oceans absorbing vast majority of trapped heat

Most Australians assume our marine parks are protected from damaging activities like seismic blasting. But the truth might surprise you.  Seismic blasting is still allowed in about half of Australia’s...

Climate change is making natural disasters like fires, floods, heatwaves and drought worse, costing Australians billions every year. Make fossil fuel producers pay a climate disaster levy to help pay...