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The free seedling program helping maintain koala habitats

June 11, 2026

Koala populations in the Macleay Valley are in significant decline, with habitat loss and fragmentation the biggest threat to the much loved species.

Today, a free initiative involving local landowners is helping tackle the issue, one tree at a time.

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Kate Parsons

Kate Parsons is a journalist at NBN News in Port Macquarie. She started her career in community radio at 4ZZZ in Brisbane before reporting for Nine News Queensland's afternoon bulletin, and Nine Gold Coast News. She studied at the University of Queensland, graduating with a double Bachelors degree in Journalism/Arts - majoring in Sociology and Peace and Conflict Studies. If you have a story, reach out over email via kate.parsons@nine.com.au.

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