Media Releases 2006
Inaugural Rick Farley Memorial Scholarship
12 December 2006 - The inaugural Rick Farley Memorial Scholarship for indigenous people working in conservation management will be awarded on Thursday, 14 December.
Drought Protection for Woodland Birds is Working
16 October 2006 - The promise of drought protection for woodland birds is becoming a reality at the new conservation reserve launched by the Australian Bush Heritage Fund on Sunday.
Australian Government Funding Helps Conserve Unique Outback Station
26 April 2006 - Australian Minister for the Environment and Heritage today announced government support of $1.6 million to help buy Boolcoomatta Station, a 63,000 hectare pastoral property in the far north-east of South Australia near Broken Hill.
Road to Recovery for Endangered Cockatoo
2 March 2006 - Bush Heritage has been announced as a recipient of funds raised from the sale of the first 549 special edition Commonwealth Games ‘Karak’ number plates, as part of a plan to save the endangered red-tailed black cockatoo.
Hunter Island Lost for Conservation
8 February 2006 - Threatened wildlife on Bass Strait’s Hunter Island was dealt a blow today when the Tasmanian Government failed to award the lease to the Australian Bush Heritage Fund.