It’s a win-win! 🌞 ACF interviewed NSW sheep and solar farmer, Tony Inder, who found his wool production increased after the introduction of solar panels. The solar panels provide the sheep with shade in the heat and shelter in the winter, whilst also allowing the ground to hold moisture for longer. 🌱 ACF’s latest ‘Mapping Our Renewable Future’ report shows Australia can protect the homes of threatened species and deliver clean, affordable renewable energy whilst also providing economic opportu

Since 1999, under Australia’s current national environment “protection” law, more than 740 fossil fuel projects have been approved or waved through without environmental assessment... If that wasn’t staggering enough, Australia has caused the extinction of more mammal species than any other nation – and our iconic koala is now endangered across New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT. To our national shame, Australia ranks among the world’s worst deforestation hotspots. Up to half a million hect

Walking 3000kms across New Zealand, Hunter and Emily, are raising $100,000 for environmental and mental health organisations, including ACF! ❤️‍🩹 Their ‘Sole to Soul’ project is about raising funds and awareness for mental health and environmentalism. Through navigating grief and loss, they have found that connecting back with nature has provided some of the most healing experiences for them; but the environment needs healing too. 🌱 Australia is home to incredible places and wildlife found now

Today inside Parliament House, ACF called on the Albanese government to lift its game on nature protection. The government’s draft nature laws are NOT GOOD ENOUGH! They fail to stop deforestation, all but ignore climate change, and leave too much power in the hands of vested interests. “Australians expect rules that stop deforestation, make sure climate change impacts are considered in every major decision, and ensure an independent regulator can hold powerful interests to account,” said Dr Paul

“As a kid, I lived through the worsening cyclones, the heat waves and the bushfires”, Ari recounts on his childhood, explaining why it is so important for Australia to have laws that protect nature and people... 💰Around half of Australia’s economy depends on nature, with tourism alone generating over $78 billion a year. Queensland communities and businesses rely deeply on the natural world and can’t afford its ongoing decline. In 2024, the Great Barrier Reef brought in a whopping 2.2 million vi