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Greens split on koala park carbon credit deal, vote next week

The federal Greens are split over a vote to kill carbon credits for a NSW koala park.

Why it mattersThe Greens must choose between backing the pro-logging Nationals or risk being blamed for killing a major wildlife sanctuary.

AustraliaThe vote will shape whether Australia uses carbon credits to fund conservation and determines the political cost for the Greens if they side with the Nationals.

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File image: Koala reaching toward eucalyptus leaves in Australian bushland, professional wildlife photography

✓ The Guardian AustraliaPlanet & Environment

Victoria's koala count halved; 43% of those checked in dire welfare

Victoria's koala population halved to 224,800, with 43% of tested koalas in dire welfare.

Why it mattersVictoria's koala crisis is far worse than the appearance of too many koalas suggested. Urgent action is needed in areas where koalas are scarce.