Hi Koala lovers, This is my last diary for the year and I have so much to say that I do not know what to write. 2018 has been a tumultuous year, not just here in Australia, but all around the world. ... read more
Merry Christmas from me and all my animal brothers and sisters here at home with Mum. We are going to have a lovely Christmas because Mum has BIG work to do in 2019! Over and Out. Mr. Darcy read more
Recruits, Delighted to let you know that Bill Jr. has formed a Pigeon Squadron in Australia. Bill Jr. is the great grandson of Bill (he is named after him) and loves to talk to his Grandpa David ... read more
Dear Koala lovers, One of the great things about my job is receiving letters, cards and drawings from people all over the world. This gorgeous drawing of a Koala called Mongoose was a life drawing of ... read more
*/ A sneak peak into the rigorous training of the Koala Army as they prepare to do whatever it takes to get the Koala Protection Act! We need as many recruits as possible to join the Koala Army and ... read more
Recruits, How shocking is this? And you can make a difference. No straws, no plastic, and certainly put all your plastic in recycle bins. Even when you are in the city - take the time to think - "can ... read more
I think I am going to have to recruit this fellow retriever into the Koala Army . These are great problem solving skills that will be needed for a Koala Protection Act . Over and out Mr. Darcy read more
Recruits, One of our under cover operatives was caught on CCTV recently getting ready for 2019 and our campaign to get a Koala Protection Act . She wanted her joey to be fit and ready to protect his ... read more
Recruits, Meet our new recruit in the fight for a Koala Protection Act and boy, can her troops sting! Not sure if you know but the bees are in trouble like me and my mates. All the Koala trees of ... read more
Hello Koala lovers, I am hoping you will take the time to have a look at the submissions for the Senate Inquiry into why federal environment laws are not working in Australia. Of course AKF's ... read more
Recruits, Just met one of my Magpie mates, Karl, at Quinlans and he suggested we form a Magpie Squadron for the Koala Protection Act . Did you know that birds would also be protected by the Koala ... read more
*/ Do you often feel powerless about how you can help save the Koala and the environment? Every single thing we do as an individual is important, so why not try making a few simple changes in your ... read more
Hello Koala lovers, Happy Save the Koala Day for Friday 28th. We hope you are having a great week. Please share your stories with AKF here. As always thank you for your support. Deborah read more
Did you know that a bird survey is undertaken four times a year at Quinlans? Thanks to Cooloola Nature for their commitment towards the work of AKF! We were excited to view the results from the most ... read more
Recruits, Fantastic response from you guys about the loss of my mate Carter and I can see you are starting to marshal your energy into sharing the problem. I don’t know this bush Koala but great to ... read more
Wow, thanks so much for responding to the call from the CIC and hi to all my long term recruits. I want to tell you about one of my mates called Carter – he is/was an urban Koala like me. He died ... read more
Did you know that a bird survey is undertaken four times a year at Quinlans? Thanks to Cooloola Nature for their commitment towards the work of AKF! Here is a picture of the Crested Shrike-tit which ... read more
Hello Koala lovers, The AKF has submitted our submission for the new Senate Inquiry and I note the date has now been extended to 10th September so you still have time to make your comments. Our team ... read more
Welcome to the new and refreshed Koala Army ! For those of you who feel we may have been missing in action, I want you to know that we had to be silent so we could plan for our mission; our final ... read more
*/ Hello Koala Lovers, Those of you who remember the Senate Inquiry of 2011 and the subsequent listing of the Koala in April 2012 (under the EPBC Act), will, I think be shocked that there is now ... read more
Did you know that a bird survey is undertaken four times a year at Quinlans? Thanks to Cooloola Nature for their commitment towards the work of AKF! We were excited to view the results from the most ... read more
Hello Koala Lovers, Where has the year gone? September is Save the Koala Month and it will be upon us before we know it. I was thrilled recently to be contacted by one of our supporters to advise of ... read more
Well done mum! You make me so proud. Dont forget that Save the Koala Month is approaching fast. What are you going to do this year to save the Koala? read more
I was on Facebook the other day and saw this video of a labrador called Fred and the nine ducklings he has adopted. Makes me tired just thinking about it! When does Fred get time for a nap? I think ... read more
The NSW government has just announced a 45 million dollar Koala recovery plan. Deborah spoke to the BBC - listen to the interview here: Koalas clinging on for survival read more
Hello Koala Lovers, Congratulations to President Macron of France for speaking the truth to our Prime Minister about climate change. It is fantastic to see a young world leader knowing that he has to ... read more
I was watching TV with Mum yesterday and I saw the story about the dog who became an Honorary Police Dog even though he was very OLD – nearly 13. I am nearly 8 in human years so I have a long time to ... read more
Dear Koala Lovers, Nearly 10 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Quinlan donated their property to the AKF for the protection of the Koala and other flora and fauna. This opened up a completely new era for the ... read more
The Queensland government has introduced new land clearing laws that have enough loopholes to allow broadscale land clearing to continue unchecked. The Australian Koala Foundation has made a ... read more
Ian and I were at Quinlan's recently when 218mm (8.5 inches) of rain came down. This gave our creek much needed water after a long summer. EK1 (a fig tree planted at Quinlan's by the Nature's Path ... read more
It has nearly been a year since these graphs were sent to the respective councils to request that they place a moratorium on all Koala Habitat Development Applications in their Local Government Area ... read more
Dear Koala Lovers, Welcome to 2018 and I know it is going to be a great year for the AKF in our endeavours to find the way to enact the Koala Protection Act. Over the summer, I had quite a few weeks ... read more
