Penguin sub-colony study reveals differences in their breeding and search for food
A study into sub-colonies within Phillip Island’s 40,000 strong little penguin population has discovered differences in how they reproduce and find food.
Sand relocation and dune stabilisation works to protect Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club
A significant sand relocation and dune stabilisation operation around the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club will start in July, in an effort to protect the clubhouse from ongoing sand inundation.
Motorists urged to take care to protect Phillip Island’s smallest endangered residents
The growth of the Eastern barred bandicoot population on Phillip Island has led to an increase in the endangered marsupials being hit and killed by cars, with rangers warning motorists to take care when driving on roads near wildlife habitat.
Aerial thermal imaging technology to help save entangled seals
Aerial thermal imaging technology to help save entangled seals
A landmark study hopes to save more Australian fur seals from entanglements by using thermal imaging technology on aerial drones to detect injured animals.
Little Penguin released back into the ocean
‘Red’ was rescued by Wildlife Victoria Emergency Response Service on 7 April at Shelley Beach on Phillip Island. Wildlife Victoria’s travelling vet team performed emergency surgery on the penguin and was placed into 24hr intensive care.
Sharing Our Shores campaign a success for local wildlife
A community campaign to protect local wildlife over the summer and Easter peak visitation period has assisted wildlife in nesting, resting and raising their young on the shores of Phillip Island (Millowl).
Tourist town’s goal to become first ‘sensory inclusive’ destination
Phillip Island is set to become the first tourist town in Australia to officially become ‘sensory inclusive’ with dozens of businesses trained in identifying sensory overload and making shops, attractions and restaurants a safe space for people suffering from conditions like autism, stroke, dementia and PTSD.
Lights off as shearwater chicks take off after bumper breeding season
Phillip Island Nature Parks has called for extra community support to help protect about 700,000 Short-tailed shearwater chicks preparing to embark on their first migration.
Crusade to save critically endangered Crimson Berry plant
A team of ecological explorers has embarked on a mission to salvage critically endangered plant specimens from Wilsons Promontory National Park to regenerate the species on Phillip Island.
New plan to future proof treasured Phillip Island penguin population
Phillip Island’s Little Penguin population will face greater protection against the threat of bushfire and heatwaves in the biggest conservation effort to safeguard the species since the landmark Summerland Peninsula buyback of the 1980s.