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    Koala sanctuary plan for Kangaroo Island to protect population
    A sanctuary for up to 1,000 koalas and other wildlife is to be established on Kangaroo Island with the hope it will bring tourism and education opportunities while protecting the valuable population of marsupials.
    ABC News (AU)
    Oil tanker carrying 130,000 tons sinking in Russia’s Ust-Luga port
    During the night of Feb. 9, the Koala tanker, registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda, was docked at Berth No. 3 in Ust-Luga’s maritime port. The ship had 24 crew members on board, including four Russians, eight Georgians, and 12 Indonesians. At around 2 a.m., the ship had just loaded approximately 130,000 tons of fuel oil and was preparing to leave port when three powerful explosions erupted in the engine room. The crew managed to evacuate safely to shore, but water began flooding the engine compartment.
    The New Voice of Ukraine
    Why is one area in Australia a magnet for koalas? Scientists look for the answer
    A koala hotspot on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales has been discovered thanks to thermal drone surveys. It’s one of the state’s highest-density koala colonies. The discovery has both surprised and excited ecologists, who are now working to understand what makes this location so unique.
    The Associated Press
    Thermal drone surveys reveal significant koala colony in NSW, sparking efforts to protect endangered species
    Thermal drone surveys have revealed one of New South Wales' most significant and high-density koala colonies, living in bushland around a water supply dam on the Mid North Coast. The findings have surprised and delighted ecologists, who are now working to understand what makes the site so special and collaborating with locals to protect this iconic and endangered species.
    ABC News (AU)
    Calls for end to logging in NSW state forests assessed for the Great Koala National Park
    There are calls for an end to logging in forests being considered for the Great Koala National Park, as the government signals that it's close to completing the required assessment process.
    ABC Business
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