NSW has secured land for the Georges River Koala National Park — a win for koalas and bushland in SW Sydney. It’s smaller than promised, but still a big step for #30by30 and nature protection 🐨🌿 #Koalas #NatureWin #ProtectNature 🔗 abc.net.au/news/105590082

The federal government has announced a $250 million funding boost for Australia’s nature! This is a welcome and important step towards meeting our #30by30 goal. We’re asking all political parties to commit to at least 1% of federal spending on conservation to protect nature for future generations.

While cost of living remains the top issue for voters, the #environment is right up there with housing, healthcare, and the economy. Concern for nature is high across all political parties & even higher among swing voters and independents. biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/survey-...

Nature is more than just beautiful landscapes and unique wildlife; it underpins our health, economy, and way of life. Forthcoming research by Cyan Ventures and the #30by30 coalition lays out the direct and indirect benefits of nature to Australia's economy 💰 Watch this space! 👀

Noticed a few anti-national park posts last week? Turns out, they don’t reflect most Aussies. Research shows 72% want more national parks, only 5% oppose 🏞️ No surprise—these places are part of who we are 🦘🌿 Who else loves national parks? 🙋🏼🙋🏿 au.news.yahoo.com/surprising-t...

Australians love our #nationalparks — not just for nature, but for #adventure too! 🐨🌿🏕️ From hiking and camping to kayaking and 4WD adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to explore. Josh Tussler—hiker, trail-runner, and #30by30 ambassador—shares why national parks matter to him 💚 What about you?

Less than 0.1% of our taxes go to protecting nature—and we're not happy about it! The 2024 Biodiversity Concern Survey shows most Australians want more funding for nature, even during the cost of living crisis. Tell your MP nature needs a fair go! 👉 https://buff.ly/4h93ICI #NatureNeedsAFairGo

#GoodNewsMonday 🦜✨ Ngururrpa Rangers have discovered a night parrot egg in WA’s Kimberley—the second ever collected! 🥚 Once thought extinct for a century, this rare find will help scientists uncover the bird’s breeding secrets. A huge win for conservation & Indigenous-led protection!

#GoodNewsMonday! 🌱 15 new Aboriginal rangers will care for SA’s national parks through a $5M initiative supporting First Nations' environmental leadership. Rangers will work across SA, blending deep cultural knowledge with conservation, fire response, and cultural site preservation. 🏞️ ❤️

Australia has 2,142 plants, animals, and ecosystems in danger of extinction 😥 With 41 species added last year, we face one of the highest extinction rates globally. But there’s hope —investing in nature now can protect our unique wildlife. #extinction #conservation #biodiversity

New study reveals 23,500 species, including dragonflies, fish, and crab sare at risk of extinction 😥 Freshwater ecosystems are essential for both wildlife and people. Protecting at least 30% of our rivers, wetlands, forests, and oceans by 2030 is vital to ensuring a future where nature thrives.

New research shows recovering Australia’s threatened species would cost 25% of GDP. While that's probably not feasible, even just 1% of the budget would be transformational. Tell your MP: Nature needs a fair go 🌱👇 https://buff.ly/3DMHRCo Full article: https://buff.ly/4gJ5uKR

#CradleMountain 🏞️ in the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, protects unique ecosystems, including ancient temperate rainforests, glacial lakes, and endemic species like the Tasmanian devil and platypus 🐾 Have you visited this natural wonder? 📸 by Laura Smetsers on Unsplash

Australia – and the world – is in the midst of an extinction crisis. But there is hope. #30by30 is our best chance at saving nature so people and wildlife have a good future 🐨🌿

Since 2019, WA has added 6.5M hectares of protected areas – a 28% increase, creating 50+ parks & reserves! 🌿💚 This safeguards 600+ species like Carnaby’s black cockatoo & supports Traditional Owners with 277 ranger jobs. A huge step towards #30by30 – let’s keep it up in 2025! 🎉

Out with the old, in with the wild! 🌿 Our #2025 "Ins and Outs" list is here, packed with fresh, fun, and nature-inspired vibes for the year ahead 😎 What's on your list? #30by30 #conservation #naturevibes #protectnature

2024’s new protected areas show what we can achieve together 🌿✨ But our work isn’t over — 2025 must be the year nature gets a fair go, with at least 1% of the federal budget for nature protection. Happy holidays and here’s to more wins in 2025! 🎉 #natureprotection #30by30

Can we get a drumroll for the last installment of 12 days of #GoodNaturedNews... Jilgu National Park in WA! 🥁🎄 This stunning 102,000-hectare park protects scenic mulga landscapes, rugged hills, and vital habitats for species like the black-flanked rock wallaby and peregrine falcon 🐾🦘🦅

🎄 On the final stretch of our 12 days of #GoodNaturedNews, we’re celebrating Edgbaston Reserve in QLD! 🌿 Now a Special Wildlife Reserve, it’s permanently protected from mining, logging, and grazing, safeguarding 26 species found nowhere else on Earth, including the red-finned blue-eye 🐟✨ #30by30

Day 10 of #GoodNaturedNews: Mayala Indigenous Protected Area, Kimberley WA 🌿 Spanning 12,000 hectares of land & 360,000 hectares of sea Country, it protects sea turtles, dugongs, golden bandicoots & more 🌊✨

Day 9 of #GoodNaturedNews! 🎄 WA’s South Coast Marine Park will protect 1000+ km of coastline from Bremer Bay to SA 🌊 Home to unique marine biodiversity like kelp forests, reefs, ruby sea dragons, southern right whales, and more! 🐋🐚 A huge win for our oceans! 💙 #SouthCoastMarinePark #30by30

Today’s #GoodNaturedNews: Lamington National Park is now on the IUCN Green List! 🌏 Home to ancient Gondwanan rainforests and prehistoric species, it’s Queensland’s first World Heritage site to earn this honor, highlighting its outstanding management and benefits for people and nature 💚

Day 7 of #GoodNaturedNews! 💥 In July, WA Government & Nanda Traditional Owners announced joint management of 325,000 hectares, including Nanda National Park 🌊🌿 These parks support Nanda Traditional Owners to protect Country, create jobs, and grow tourism with a new ranger program 💪🏾

🎉 Day 6 of #GoodNaturedNews! Huge win for Gathaagudu (Shark Bay), WA! 🌊🌿 New jointly-managed national parks with Malgana Traditional Owners protect 180,000+ hectares, home to ancient stromatolites, dugongs, and endangered species like the burrowing bettong. A stunning spot for camping too! 🐾💚

Day 5 of #GoodNaturedNews: Australia’s Heard & McDonald Islands Marine Reserve is now 4x bigger! 🐧🦭 In August, the govt expanded its sanctuary zones, protecting vital habitat for fish, seals, penguins & birds. Most waters are now safe from mining & harmful fishing! 👏 #30by30 #ProtectOurOceans

🎄 Day 4 of #GoodNaturedNews: Gulaga National Park on Yuin Country grew by nearly 200 hectares! 🌿 This expansion protects culturally significant lands, rare plants, and vital habitats for threatened species like the spotted-tail quoll & glossy-black cockatoo 💚 #30by30 #conservation

On the 3rd day of #goodnaturednews, my true love gave to me... Casuarina Coastal Reserve on Larrakia Country, Northern Territory ❤️🎶 Officially declared a park in August and expanded to include an additional 34 hectares of bushland 🌿 #NorthernTerritory #conservation #30by30

On day 2 of 12 days of #goodnaturednews we’re celebrating NSW’s newest national park: Cuttaburra National Park on Baakandji and Budjiti Country 🌿 This remote, rugged and beautiful place is home to at least 12 threatened species and spans over 37,000 hectares! #30by30 #Conservation

First up is #TheLakesNationalPark on Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng and Taribelang Bunda Country, Queensland 🌿 #goodnaturednews #30by30

Welcome to 12 days of #goodnaturednews! As the holidays approach and we gear up for some well-deserved time out in nature, we’re celebrating Australia’s newest protected places of 2024 – now safeguarded for nature and future generations 👏🏼☀️🌿 #30by30

Read more👇🏽 www.30by30.org.au/blog/2024/06/13/a-fair-go-for-nature/ #spotify #spotifywrapped2024

POV: You just told this Papuan frogmouth how much the Australian government spends on protecting nature... ...less than 0.1% the budget! If you're as shocked as this incredible bird, please take action today: www.30by30.org.au/act-now-fair-go-for-nature/

#NationalParks makes people healthier, saving Adelaide's health system $140M/year 🤩🌳 Setting up more national parks close to cities is a no-brainer to help people and save money, as well as helping nature 🐨🦜 biodiversitycouncil.org.au/news/visitin...

Science shows the stakes are high, but our motivation to act comes from something deeper — our values, beliefs, and connection to the natural world 🌿 What drives your care for nature? www.abc.net.au/religion/michael-clarke-why-do-we-care-if-a-species-becomes-extinct/104623594

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A new #IndigenousProtectedArea on #MayalaCountry will protect 300+ islands, sea Country, and vital wildlife habitats 🪸🐢 Congrats to the Mayala people for this huge win, creating jobs, preserving culture, and moving us closer to #30by30! ️ www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...

We're working to protect at least 30% of Australia by 2030, so we can prevent extinctions and ensure incredible places like this exist for future generations 💚 📸 Mataranka thermal springs, Elsey National Park, NT, Australia. #nature #australia #conservation

What is #30by30? It's the best news for the planet you haven’t heard of! It's a global promise where countries have pledged to ensure 30% of the Earth’s lands and seas are safe by 2030. And it's our best chance of saving nature so people and wildlife have a good future 🐨🌳🐠

We don't know how to put this but... #30by30 is our best chance of saving nature so people and wildlife have a good future 🐨🌳🐠 Find out more 👉🏼 30by30.org.au #SaveThePlanet #Conservation #biodiversity #globalbiodiversityframework #nature #protectnature #protectwildlife