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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.

Wildlife

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”.

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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.”

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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Why do these 3,500kg giants of the sea wash up on the south west coast?

Why do these 3,500kg giants of the sea wash up on the south west coast?

The world’s largest seals, once nearly hunted to extinction, now face new dangers as warming waters impact their playgrounds and food supply.

Wildlife

Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat

Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat

How does exploring for offshore gas impact Southern Rock Lobsters?

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Grampians kangaroo shelter bouncing back after catastrophic summer blaze

Grampians kangaroo shelter bouncing back after catastrophic summer blaze

“There are areas that are still devoid of all wildlife... It’s still very black and very, very empty of life.”

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“To the brink”: Drought conditions and bushfire risk loom over endangered Grampians wildlife

“To the brink”: Drought conditions and bushfire risk loom over endangered Grampians wildlife

“We have seen up to 600ml less rainfall than we might normally expect over that two-year period.”

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Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

Gone fishin’: More than 1,500 rainbow trout set to top up West Vic waters

With plenty more fish in the lakes, we’ve got you sorted on where you can cast a line.

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Activists take state government to court after “more than 1000 koalas” shot from helicopter at Budj Bim

Activists take state government to court after “more than 1000 koalas” shot from helicopter at Budj Bim

A government department is being taken to court in a bid by animal rights activists to quash a decision to shoot bushfire-affected koalas from helicopters.

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What to do with cats? Southern Grampians Council wrestles with the eternal question

What to do with cats? Southern Grampians Council wrestles with the eternal question

They’re fluffy and they trill, purr and kill.

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Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife

Dancing brolgas, killer whales and playful seals: The Portland local documenting West Vic wildlife

Ten years ago, Allen McCauley began taking photography more seriously.

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The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

The Port Fairy locals guiding baby birds to their first flight

“The whole community have become shearwater warriors.”

Port Fairy

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Why are dead penguins washing up on Warrnambool beaches?

Why are dead penguins washing up on Warrnambool beaches?

“If you do find a dead little penguin or other seabird, please do not touch it.”

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