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Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most

On paper, Australia is a conservation success story.

The Conversation · Mar 24

Queensland’s forests are still being bulldozed — and new parks alone won’t save them

The Queensland government celebrated the creation of new national parks this year, with Premier David Crisafulli saying it is time to “get serious” and be “ambitious” in protecting nature.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Koonalda Cave security to be improved after Indigenous art vandalised

The federal government has announced $400,000 in funding to improve the security of the Koonalda Cave in the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area.

ABC News · Mar 30, 2023