Koalas Archives

News Oli Goeldner - October 8, 2025

An innovative conservation scheme between Hunter Water and the University of Newcastle has confirmed koalas continue to live in Port Stephens.

News AAP - June 11, 2025

A hidden koala population of nearly 300 has been uncovered on the fringe of Newcastle, using Indigenous knowledge combined with western technology.

News Newcastle Weekly - May 9, 2025

Lake Macquarie City Council is set to roll out surveys over the next 18 months to help identify koala populations throughout the LGA.

News Oli Goeldner - November 7, 2024

A new thermal drone detected 10 koalas in a flyover of the Hunter region, capturing a heart-warming display of affection between a mum and her joey.

Community Rod Thompson - September 25, 2023

September is Save the Koala Month – a worldwide event aimed at raising awareness about the marsupials and their habitat.

News Rebecca Riddle - September 14, 2022

Save the Koala Month is already off to a good start with Port Stephens Koala Hospital securing a three-year, $100,000 boost.

News AAP - February 11, 2022

Koalas will be listed as endangered, instead of vulnerable, across NSW, Queensland and the ACT in a bid to protect dwindling populations.

News Elizabeth Symington - November 1, 2021

Happy Birthday: The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary celebrated one year of operations last Friday.

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