Sep 25, 2024 Bush stone-curlew reintroduction Phillip Island (Millowl) is part of the bush stone-curlew’s indigenous home range and there are areas on the island with broadly suitable and intact habitat for the species and the groundbreaking re-introduction program to thrive. Read article
Sep 7, 2024 Protecting threatened species now and for future generations National Threatened Species Day on 7 September raises awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. Learn more about how the Penguin Foundation is contributing to the impactful conservation efforts of Phillip Island Nature Parks. Read article
Sep 2, 2024 Leave a lasting legacy for little penguins Include a Charity is a social change campaign of Fundraising Institute Australia to encourage people to leave a gift in their will. Leaving a legacy to causes you are passionate about expands the positive impact of charities in our society. Read article
Aug 12, 2024 Guess who's coming to Millowl soon? The translocation of the first bush stone-curlew birds is set to occur this month. This species once called Phillip Island (Millowl) home, before becoming extinct in the wild. Our dedicated teams are working tirelessly to bring them back. Read article
Aug 8, 2024 Call for Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) candidate in little penguin health Want to help conserve little penguins now and into the future? Are you interested in assessing the health and mitigating the risk of disease outbreaks in little penguins? Read article
Jul 24, 2024 ‘Future-proofing little penguins’ project update Six months have passed since the green firebreaks were established on the Summerland Peninsula, which is a critical period for the establishment of plants. The 15,000 indigenous, fire-retardant plants have been left to grow and thrive. Read article
Jul 10, 2024 Bringing back the bush stone-curlew The Nature Parks is working closely with Odonata and the Australian National University, in the recovery of bush stone-curlews across south-eastern Australia. The Penguin Foundation has provided funding for two aviaries to support recovery. Read article
Jun 26, 2024 Strong El Nino event results in breeding success of little penguins Phillip Island's little penguin population has overcome the environmental odds of a strong El Nino event, with a higher-than-expected number of fledgling chicks this breeding season. Read article
Jun 20, 2024 The Littlest Penguin book shortlisted for the 2024 Karajia & Environment Awards for Children's Literature! Since 1994, the Wilderness Society has been recognising the talents of authors and illustrators whose creativity is inspiring the next generation, through their annual Environment Award for Children’s Literature. Read article
Jun 6, 2024 Lost at Sea: Conserving cultural heritage and fur seals Using leading technologies, Phillip Island Nature Parks is exploring the climate change impacts at Seal Rocks colony, and conducting an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey with co-funding from Telematics Trust and the Penguin Foundation. Read article
