@wmcpr

Author of Brand Engagement. PR services in Aust/NZ: media relations, brochures/newsletters, websites, etc. Birder and wannabe twitcher

 Melbourne
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Joined October 2009
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WOW. 15,100 kms! Researchers uncover longest whale journey ever documented with fluke photos abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/w…

Researchers uncover longest whale journey ever documented

Scientists analysing a database of photos find two humpback whales travelled from Queensland to Brazil, covering a record distance of 14,200km. 

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It took 2 weeks but the government finally responded as they should have. birdlife.org.au/news/victori…

Victorian wetland closed to duck hunters - BirdLife Australia

Tower Hill State Game Reserve has finally been closed to duck hunters, weeks after BirdLife Australia reported significant numbers of a threatened species.

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Great article on why 200m is a better and more strategic race than 100m. abc.net.au/news/2026-04-14/a…

Why Gout's incredible run deserves equal measures of praise and patience

Gout Gout was on the lips of every athletics fan across the globe on the weekend, but elements of his record-breaking run need to be treated with caution. 

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Nicola Toki@naturevision19 Sep 2025
Birdle 🇳🇿 20/09/2025 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 birdle.nz/
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Congratulations to Monash Council for achieving net zero... monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/N…

Council achieves net zero!

Council achieved net zero emissions in 2025, delivering on priority actions in our Zero Net Carbon Action Plan 2020-2025.

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Orange-bellied parrot's last chance for survival may be cross species breeding abc.net.au/news/science/2025…

Endangered parrot's genetic decline has put it in an 'extinction vortex'

The endangered orange-bellied parrot has lost 62 per cent of its genetic diversity and can only be saved by breeding with another species or editing its genes, a study suggests.

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Three strikes on bail, go to jail: Demand tougher laws for repeat offenders

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SAVE WALLUM, Brunswick Heads chuffed.org/project/save-wal…

SAVE WALLUM, Brunswick Heads

For more than three years, our community has fought to protect Wallum.⠀We have stood on the frontline, taken direct action, commissioned ecological experts and with the extraordinary support of...

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Why are there hardly any spectators at the cricket? #ausvssl
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What a brilliant idea! newatlas.com/tiny-houses/win…

Wind turbine gets amazing second life as 376-sq-ft tiny house

You probably knew that wind turbines can be absolutely massive. But did you know the 'nacelle,' which sits at the top of the turbine and houses components like the generator and gearbox, is large...

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BirdLife Australia@BirdlifeOz13 Oct 2024
It's FINALLY time—the Aussie Bird Count starts today! 🎉🐦 Get your apps ready, head outside, and start counting! Each count takes just 20 minutes, and you can do as many as you like until October 20th. Have fun! 🎊 aussiebirdcount.org.au/ #AussieBirdCount
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Recently saw these birds in central Australia. Spectacular. Uncovering the hidden life of Australia's bluest bird the splendid fairy-wren abc.net.au/news/science/2024…

'Like watching a soap opera': The splendid social life of Australia's bluest bird

They may seem like just a beautiful blue bird, but under the surface the social dynamics of the splendid fairy-wren is anything but simple. 

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Finally, aerial shooting of horses in Kosciuszko sees a reduction in numbers and hopefully restoration of natural habitat and wildlife: theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Aerial shooting culls thousands of horses in Kosciuszko

NSW government is ramping up the removal of feral horses from the alpine environment with a controversial technique.

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So proud to call her my Mum. thesenior.com.au/story/85981…

Barbara's stealthy work to bring down enemy targets in World War II

Women like Barbara Archer helped bomber planes hit their targets remotely. Here's how.

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In the Australia Institute’s new video report - @stephenLongAus reports from the NSW mid-north coast, investigating why the NSW government is delaying a koala sanctuary to establish a carbon credit scheme. #auspol #NSWpol Watch the full video here: australiainstitute.org.au/po…
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BirdLife Australia@BirdlifeOz9 Apr 2024
#BREAKING: A safe Toondah Harbour in reach! 🎉 We are thrilled to hear Minister Plibersek's proposed rejection of Walker Corporation's $3 billion real estate project at Toondah Harbour. Read more: birdlife.org.au/news/a-safe-… 📸 Toondah Harbour by Judy Leitch
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This is a diabolical outcome for the Blue-billed Duck. Knox site knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happen… #LakeKnox #VCAT

VCAT removes habitat for housing at Lake Knox

Knox City Council is disappointed that the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has paved the way for a 105-lot residential subdivision on the north-western corner of Burwood Highway...

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Oh dear. I expect it won't be long before others follow and workers will be looking for a new job. Mercedes puts Apollo humanoid to work on the production line newatlas.com/robotics/apptro…

Mercedes puts Apollo humanoid to work on the production line

Humanoid robots are entering the workforce. Following in the footsteps of Figure 01 at BMW and Digit in Amazon's R&D facility, Apptronik's Apollo bot is helping skilled human workers build cars for...

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Support wanted to build squash courts in Benalla - Please sign the Petition! chng.it/KmG4SLzC via @ChangeAUS

Sign the Petition

Build squash courts in Benalla

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Appears a sensible and proactive solution to saving our wildlife coming into contact with vehicles. shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Counci…
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