Our News 2008

Bush Heritage reports good news for Australian conservation

Professor Chris Dickman wins prestigious award for Australian marsupials book

Andyinc Foundation Environmental Research Postgraduate Scholarship

Competition winner donates $5000 prize to Bush Heritage Australia

A team effort supports vegetation management and public safety at Reedy Creek Reserve, Qld

The fuel reduction burn at Reedy Creek Reserve, Qld, was a cooperative effort. The aim of the day was to reduce the accumulated fuels and provide a buffer to the Agnes Water township from possible wildfires.

CNN TV report on Scottsdale Reserve

23 May 2008 - CNN Report in the USA on Scottsdale Reserve screened on 23 May 08

ABC TV The 7.30 Report story on Yourka Reserve

15 May 2008 - ABC TV The 7.30 Report story on Yourka Reserve screened on 15 May 08

Recycled Batteries Raise Funds for Bush Heritage

16 May 2008 - Bush Heritage Australia has received an unexpected financial windfall thanks to the generosity of the RAC of Western Australia and its innovative car battery recycling program.

Victoria Naturally Alliance - Urgent Call for Submissions to Green Paper

9 May 2008 - The Victoria Naturally Alliance is urging everyone who cares about the state's natural environment to make a submission to the Land and Biodiversity at a Time of Climate Change Green Paper.

Yourka Reserve protects endangered Red Goshawk

29 April 2008 - The red goshawk is one of at least 23 threatened species that have a greater chance of survival thanks to a new conservation reserve in far north Queensland. Bush Heritage Australia today announced the acquisition of the 43,500 hectare Yourka Reserve on the western edge of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.