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Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Who Will Win?

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, pitting iconic species against each other in a battle for avian supremacy that captures the nation's heart.

Stalker breaches royal security near Prince William

Exclusive: A convicted stalker breached royal security at Kensington Palace, coming dangerously close to Prince William in a shocking incident that raises serious questions about royal protection.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025: Voting Open

The highly anticipated Australian Bird of the Year competition for 2025 has officially launched, inviting nature enthusiasts and bird lovers nationwide to cast their votes for their favourite feathered contenders in this celebrated conservation initiative

Vote for Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit

Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote

Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.

Why Birds Make Life Worth Living: Nature's Secret

New research reveals how encounters with birds like the white-plumed honeyeater profoundly impact human wellbeing and meaning in life, offering vital lessons for our disconnected world.

Berlin's goshawk blueprint could transform UK cities

Discover how Berlin's successful urban goshawk conservation strategy provides a revolutionary model for rewilding British cities and restoring these magnificent birds of prey to our urban landscapes.

Noel Gallagher's Scathing Taylor Swift Verdict

Oasis legend Noel Gallagher delivers his characteristically blunt assessment of Taylor Swift's music, explaining why her songwriting doesn't resonate with him and sharing his surprising musical preferences instead.

Wildlife Wonders: Shy Polar Bear & Whirling Waders

This week's most captivating wildlife moments feature a rare sighting of a shy polar bear in Norway, mesmerising flocks of whirling waders, and a spectacular pilchard migration off South Africa's coast.

My unexpected bond with local jackdaws

Discover the heartwarming story of a countryside dweller's extraordinary relationship with a family of wild jackdaws, revealing the surprising intelligence and personality of these often-overlooked corvids.

Pheasant Coucal's shock Bird of the Year victory stuns experts

In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.

Linda Robson on family's fears after her 'dark' period

Loose Women star Linda Robson has candidly revealed her family's ongoing concern for her wellbeing following a difficult period of mental health struggles, detailing their protective nature and her own fears about the future.

UK Wild Bird Populations in Alarming Decline

New government data reveals devastating declines in UK wild bird populations, with species like greenfinches and swifts in catastrophic freefall, prompting urgent conservation warnings.

Greater Glider Protection Pledged After Court Win

In a significant move for Australian conservation, the Environment Minister pledges urgent protection measures for the vulnerable Greater Glider after a landmark court case brought by the Wilderness Society.

Kate Middleton Honoured with New RHS Rose

The Princess of Wales has collaborated with the RHS to introduce a beautiful new rose named in her honour. Discover the story behind this scented, blush-pink flower and how you can see it at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Curlew Crisis: The Controversial Fox Culls Dividing UK

As Britain's curlew population faces a perilous decline, a contentious conservation strategy involving licensed fox culls is dividing experts and igniting a fierce ethical debate about saving our most treasured birds.

Melbourne sewage farm becomes bird haven for 300 species

Discover the remarkable transformation of the Western Treatment Plant in Melbourne from a utilitarian sewage facility into a globally significant sanctuary for over 300 species of birds, rivalling some of the world's most famous wetlands.

Palace Security Alert Over Prince Harry's UK Return Plans

Exclusive: Prince Harry's potential UK return for the Invictus Games anniversary has triggered a major security alert at Buckingham Palace, with senior aides fearing a constitutional crisis over his taxpayer-funded protection.

Met Police Gave Harry Protection Despite Court Ruling

The Metropolitan Police furnished Prince Harry with personal protection during his recent London trip, despite his legal defeat over security arrangements. The decision reveals ongoing tensions between royal security protocols and private legal battles.

Edinburgh Gulls Use Japanese Tactics to Raid Bins

Seagulls in Edinburgh are using sophisticated techniques learned from their counterparts in Japan to outsmart bin defences, creating a city-wide nuisance and fascinating scientists.

Early UK Berries Threaten Winter Bird Survival

Unseasonably warm springs are causing UK berries to ripen weeks early, threatening winter food supplies for migratory birds like fieldfares and redwings and disrupting delicate ecological balances.

Queen's Nephew, 91, Gets Stalking Order Against Former Friend

Exclusive: The Queen's nephew, Viscount Linley, has obtained a full stalking protection order against a 91-year-old woman, a former family friend, after a two-year campaign of harassment targeting his Gloucestershire estate and London office. The case rev

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