History & Culture
‘Expect the unexpected’: Koala rescued after scaling NSW lighthouse
Well, you don’t see this every day. A lighthouse keeper came back from a night swim to see a koala scaling the tower.
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Wildlife
Landholders have a responsibility to protect Australia’s koalas too
The relationship between landholders and koalas hasn’t always been positive, but landholders like Linda and David Kellalea are stepping up for these iconic Aussie animals.
Wildlife
The plight of NSW koalas
The number of koalas in NSW is plummeting because of road collisions, dog attacks and land clearing.
Wildlife
Top Aussie animal science stories of 2016
There’s still so much to learn about – and from – our unique wildlife. Here are some of this year’s top new discoveries involving Australia’s iconic animals.
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Koalas seen in Mt Kembla for first time in 70 years
Eight koalas have been sighted in Mount Kembla, in the NSW Illawarra region, where they haven’t been seen in more than 70 years.
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New koala genome bank aims to end chlamydia epidemic
A new $1.8 million koala breeding program in Queensland will create a chlamydia-free gene bank to revitalise the region’s dwindling population.
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Meet Bowie, the koala with a special eye oddity
The Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital recently admitted Bowie, a koala with an extremely rare genetic condition.
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VIDEO: Peta the koala’s physiotherapy
After being struck by a car, Peta is regaining her strength to go back out to the wild.
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First koala joey makes debut at Australia Zoo
This is the first koala joey born this season at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
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VIDEO: Three’s company for this busy koala mum
Meet Jill, the busiest koala mum at the Australian Reptile Park and resident wet-nurse for three joeys, only one of which is hers!