Koalas – environmental significance

Why Are Koalas Considered a Matter of National Environmental Significance? Under the EPBC Act, Koalas are listed as a threatened species. This means that any action (good or bad) can have a significant impact on its habitat. A koala habitat is defined as an area that...

Local Koala Conservation Strategies Needed

MEDIA RELEASE : For Immediate Release Heartbreak in Highfields: Petition Launched After Koala Orphaned by Road Strike — Darling Downs Region — QLD — 20th of August — Media are invited to attend press conference: When: 26th of August, 11am. Where: West Toowoomba...

DDEC Inland Rail Submission

🌿 Inland Rail EIS: DDEC Raises Concerns for Koala Habitat and Environmental Integrity 🌿 Read our full submission here.  See Pittsworth Landcare in the news on this issue here 31 July 2025 The Darling Downs Environment Council (DDEC) has made a detailed submission on...