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Koala Diaries brings together researchers, conservation efforts and government agencies to collaborate on more informed policies to protect the koala, under threat of extinction from urban development, loss of habitat and disease. This blog provides a vital role in community education and engagement in the issues, challenges and achievements in saving the koala. RSS

Inching forward

Carolyn Beaton - Friday, December 11, 2009

On the face of it, I am an unlikely koala campaigner.  I was born and bred in Tasmania where koalas do not exist.  I then spent a period of time in London, followed by 12 years living and forging the beginnings of a career in inner city Melbourne.  During those years I felt very disconnected from the natural environment.  Nevertheless, I harboured a secret ambition to apply myself to something “meaningful” that would ultimately re-dress this.  I had a sixth sense that relocating to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast would provide that opportunity.   More

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