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Long-term whale study to track endangered whales along Victoria's south west coast

Long-term whale study to track endangered whales along Victoria's south west coast

The program will combine the use of drones and Traditional Owner knowledge to gain insight into the species’ habits and movements.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Bird flu could wipe out Ballarat’s black swans, but experts say preparedness offers hope

Bird flu could wipe out Ballarat’s black swans, but experts say preparedness offers hope

“Our message is simple: if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife, please do not assume there is nowhere to take it”.

Darcie Humphreys
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The West Vic volunteers planting 30,000 trees a year to bring koalas back to their rivers

The West Vic volunteers planting 30,000 trees a year to bring koalas back to their rivers

“These animals are already on a knife’s edge of survival. They're skinny, their immune system's low, they're not getting enough to drink or eat.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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Eastern Barred Bandicoots have returned from near-extinction on a Mortlake sheep farm

Eastern Barred Bandicoots have returned from near-extinction on a Mortlake sheep farm

“Everything you find out about them is quite surprising”.

Darcie Humphreys
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Throw down your guns: Rare ducks force closure of shooting season at Tower Hill

Throw down your guns: Rare ducks force closure of shooting season at Tower Hill

Protected bird numbers at the reserve more than doubled the legal threshold for keeping the hunting area open.

Zara Cuthbertson
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These Port Fairy volunteers wake up at 3am to help baby birds fly 16,000 kilometres to Alaska

These Port Fairy volunteers wake up at 3am to help baby birds fly 16,000 kilometres to Alaska

The fledglings are three months old when they depart on their maiden flight.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Endless, sheer loss”: As Australia burns hotter and more often, native wildlife are paying the price

“Endless, sheer loss”: As Australia burns hotter and more often, native wildlife are paying the price

A Ballarat volunteer said that without action, “we will have no koalas left in the natural environment” by 2050.

Darcie Humphreys
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“Taken us by surprise”: Tower Hill to partially reopen for duck shooters after years of closures

“Taken us by surprise”: Tower Hill to partially reopen for duck shooters after years of closures

The volcanic crater has been opened for hunting only once since 2017, and locals warn the move could endanger rare waterbirds.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Teepees for tiny critters: Wildlife gets a helping hand in post-fire West Vic

Teepees for tiny critters: Wildlife gets a helping hand in post-fire West Vic

From rainbow bee-eaters to thornbills, native animals are reappearing across the Grampians, Pomonal, Little Desert and Dadswell Bridge.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

WATCH: Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

The Brolga took a tour of the UNESCO World Heritage listed site this week.

Zara Cuthbertson
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How did a young seal end up in a bin at the back of the Portland RSL?

How did a young seal end up in a bin at the back of the Portland RSL?

The pup’s mysterious appearance at the has prompted an investigation, with authorities appealing for information.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Can you help protect the endangered Hooded Plover?

Can you help protect the endangered Hooded Plover?

Conservation teams are looking for volunteers across West Vic beaches.

Zara Cuthbertson