Merry Christmas everyone and particularly say hello to all the dogs and cats in your family. Our family is a little sad at the moment because my big sister Polly died about 10 days ago and then her ... read more
It has been a hectic year, in which we have seen a lot of change. All of us here at the Australian Koala Foundation are so grateful for your support through it all. We wish you all a merry Christmas ... read more
I know, I know, I haven’t been writing much fun stuff lately because, well, it has just been busy. Christmas is coming and I think I wrote to everyone about getting Dog Tags for Xmas – yes, I know I ... read more
Christmas is almost here, as well as the frustration of choosing the perfect gift for your loved ones. The Australian Koala Foundation have the most heart-warming gift that is like no other; the gift ... read more
Hi Everyone, Mr. Darcy here. I was the first dog to be recruited into the Koala Army and I want all of your dogs to join too. The Koala Army means that I promise to help mum get a Koala Protection ... read more
Last night on TV, there was a follow up on the logging of plantations in Victoria. I warn you, some of the images of the Koala are just shocking and so sad. This morning, I sent a strong message to ... read more
A large part of our country is on fire and yesterday while watching TV I saw images that are terrifying. Hundreds of houses have been lost, but luckily Australians are becoming so good at evacuating ... read more
The Koala Protection Act is now written and I have taken advice from my colleagues in the United States and we think it should work to save Koala habitat. Now the hard work begins. More later… Deborah read more
With spring upon us we have a new group of Joeys arrive to our Adopt a Koala program. Please help by adopting one today, you can find out more here . read more
Mum said the "election" is finished and she is very glad that it has come and gone. Now, the time for hardwork and that is getting a Koala Protection Act. Mum said that people in the United States ... read more
Our new Government will be sworn in tomorrow and the new Environment Minister will be Mr Greg Hunt. Mr. Hunt is well known to the AKF and as soon as he settles into his chair, we will ask for a ... read more
On Saturday 7th September, Mum and I (probably not Miss Bennett) are going to Vote. I don’t really know what that means, but I think it means I get to go on a lead and visit a School where there are ... read more
Recruits, Our Commander in Chief has written her Diary and K-Day is this Saturday. Make sure you think of the Koala on the day . When we know the new commanders of the Government will send our ... read more
This weekend Australia goes to a Federal election and I am hoping that many people will think about the Koala on the day . The Koala cannot vote and does not have a voice, but of course we do. I ... read more
How many Koalas in any given landscape give the Koala population long term viability? Is it 1000 or 5000 and over what area of landscape? No-one really knows is the answer. Even though the Koala is ... read more
I have been watching a lot of TV lately and last week there was a terrific program about these HUGE animals and Mum said they were elephants. They make a really lovely sound and that made me look at ... read more
The Prime Minister yesterday called an election for September 7th (K-Day) and this gives all of you ( and the Koala Army ) to voice your opinion on the protection of the Koala. If you go to Act or ... read more
Recruits, K-Day has been changed to a date unknown so we can all relax a little. That said, the date could be sprung upon us and our Commander in Chief wants you ready for action. Urban, I want your ... read more
Hi everyone, I have been very busy with Save the Koala Day planning and hoping that you might like to help the Koalas by having a Donation Box at your office , or even have a party so that you can ... read more
Last night a TV report showed that Koalas are being killed by bulldozers in blue gum plantations . These trees which have been the life blood for Koalas in Victoria over the last 10-15 years are now ... read more
This story is a confirmation to me that the Victorian Government did not allow the Koala to be protected federally because of this industry. For more information read Deborah's Diary and join the ... read more
I am not exactly sure where to start with this diary because in recent times our Federal politicians have just turned our country upside down. Our Prime Minister was replaced overnight and the ... read more
Remember last time I wrote that Miss Bennett was helping with the tree planting, well, have a look at her – doesn’t she look clever? and look at all the beautiful trees Jono planted at Quinlans. We ... read more
Yesterday, one of our long term supporters Colin popped into the office and talked about many things with me. He is a wise and very curious man and as always I learnt a great deal from him. The one ... read more
Gosh I think Miss Bennett is getting too big for her boots and she should put them up on the trees at Quinlans (see Mum’s Diary) . You know how I always walk beside Mum in the bush and at Quinlans. ... read more
Recruits, From your Commander in Chief; Urban, Your recruits are amazing. Well done. Please thank them for their emails advising me that they are on stand-by. Remember, what we need from them now is ... read more
Recruits, I have just had the following directive from my Commander in Chief. TOP SECRET Urban It is time – the Koalas need the Koala Army now. It is time to recruit, recruit and recruit some more. ... read more
Nearly two months since I have written and all I can say right now is that I continue to be dismayed at the lack of commitment by our political leaders about the protection of the environment and all ... read more
Boy have I been busy, sorry I haven’t been writing. Miss Bennett takes up a lot of my time. This last week we all got into a lot of trouble because Miss Bennett, who loves gardening shredded a whole ... read more
Mum said I am very clever because I am teaching Miss Bennett everything I know and that means I am very smart. Mum said that, not me! Yesterday 3 big cockatoos came into our backyard and I “told” ... read more
Quinlans was just fantastic and Miss Bennett (who you can see is on a lead) and I saw the cows on our front paddock. They are there to eat all the grass and also fertilize the paddock for us to grow ... read more
Last week, the Board and I with our team and trusted volunteers went to Quinlans for a 5 day strategic planning time so we can set our course for 2013 and beyond. Our future is very clear – a Koala ... read more
Welcome back to my Diary and in 2013 we are going to be full steam ahead working towards a Koala Protection Bill and then a Koala Protection Act. In coming weeks the draft document will be in our ... read more
Mum said Miss Bennett is allowed to come to Quinlans for our strategic planning meeting (whatever that is). That means I get to show her everything including the billabong at the front gate. She is ... read more
I have had a great Christmas and summer holidays and my new companion and I have hit it off from Day 1. Mum said I am just a "lovely boy" and that I have learnt everything about teaching from my ... read more
