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Bird-killing poisons to be pulled from Australian shelves

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Australia is now closer than ever to banning dangerous rodenticides, following two huge recent announcements.

Media release

Hope ahead of 30th annual Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo count

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026

A record-breaking community effort to count South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoos has collected important information about the Endangered species.

General

What the High Seas Treaty means for seabirds

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 2 April 2026

Australia has officially joined an international treaty to protect the ocean beyond our country’s borders. Here's what it means for seabirds..

General

Birds to look out for in April

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Find out more about birds to look out for around Australia this month

News

BirdLife Australia calls for urgent ban on rat poisons

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 30 March 2026

BirdLife Australia calls for urgent ban on rat poisons devastating wildlife

Media release

Coming together to protect the Far Eastern Curlew

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 30 March 2026

Experts, community and industry are collaborating to protect the Far Eastern Curlew, the fastest declining shorebird in the world.

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Bird-killing poisons to be pulled from Australian shelves

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Australia is now closer than ever to banning dangerous rodenticides, following two huge recent announcements.

News

Duck hunting begins

Birdlife Australia
Saturday, 21 March 2026

While the 2026 duck hunting season has begun, the fight to end recreational native bird shooting in Australia continues.

Australian Birdlife magazine

Young Western Magpies learn ‘sentences’ like human toddlers

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 11 March 2026

New research from the University of Western Australia shows young Western Magpies develop structured, socially learned call sequences..

News

2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards announced

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Announcing the 2026 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards – and our top tips to help take your bird photography to the next level.