H5 Bird Flu threatens Murray-Darling devastation: Emergency response needed to avoid catastrophic loss of Australian waterbirds

Jun 29, 2026 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

The Murray-Darling Conservation Alliance (MDCA) last week published the following Media Release. 25 June 2026 With H5 Bird Flu now confirmed in Australia, the Murray-Darling Conservation Alliance (MDCA) is calling for an emergency response and significant...

Media Release: Conservation Council Welcomes ACT Budget Funding for Community Conservation Groups and Biosecurity Initiatives

Jun 4, 2026 | Climate, Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways

The Conservation Council of the ACT Region has welcomed the ACT Government’s 2026-27 Budget announcement to fund community environment initiatives. “An uplift in funding to support community groups to deliver biodiversity conservation and wildlife protection...

The Western Edge: A Place of Unique Heritage

Jun 3, 2026 | Latest News, Save Our Western Edge

This post was prepared by Conservation Council volunteer, William Jones. Please note this post is based on information gathered from current publicly available studies. The cultural heritage value of the Western Edge is an invaluable part of Canberra’s identity and...

First volunteer info session for the Western Edge and 1% for Nature campaigns a success

May 28, 2026 | 1% for Nature, Campaigns, Latest News, Save Our Western Edge

Our first volunteer information session for the joint Save our Western Edge! and 1% for Nature campaigns was a huge success! We had over 25 people learning about the joint campaign strategy, signing up for different volunteer roles, joining their local campaign group...

What Are The Benefits Of Connecting with Nature?

May 28, 2026 | Latest News, Nature and waterways

Have you ever noticed that relaxing on the couch after a long hike hits the spot more than it does on a lazy Sunday? Or that the stresses of everyday life fade into the background when you’re overlooking a beautiful woodland? Maybe you’ve found that focusing on a...

Lot 2 Wallaroo Road – an environmental offset without adequate protection

May 20, 2026 | Latest News, Nature and waterways

Canberrans care deeply about our natural places. We’re proud to live in a city where rare species like the Golden Sun Moth still survive, and we expect our governments and developers to respect and protect the places where they are known to live. But right now, that...