A touching reunion of a koala mother and her joey at an animal hospital after the pair were cruelly separated by a traumatic car accident has captured the hearts of a local community.

There has been a major milestone in the redevelopment of the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital with a builder awarded the $10m contract.

The work of a Sunshine Coast wildlife, nature and humanitarian advocate has been honoured by her community with a top award.

The Allan Labor Government is creating more local jobs and economic opportunities across North East Victoria and Gippsland.Minister for Agriculture ...

A couple visiting the Gold Coast have been left rattled and “violated” after a pair of brazen thieves made away with a haul ...

The quick-thinking heroics of a lion keeper has reportedly saved the life of a woman who was mauled by the big cat at a ...

It started as entertainment, but 100 years later the Rockhampton Zoo plays a critical conservation and education role in ...

On this day 10 years ago, many lives and a football club were changed forever with the tragic death of Phil Walsh. Those who ...

More than half of the koalas moved from their natural habitat as part of a State Government reintroduction program have died.

Keeping the community together and the community voice loud and clear is what The Echo is about. More than ever we need your help to keep this voice alive and thriving in the community.

Uncle Scotty Sentance has been contributing to the local Byron Shire community for the last 40 years and now he needs a ...

Wildlife Habitat Day on July 10 is a fun, family-friendly event celebrating local wildlife and conservation, with a koala joey naming as the highlight.