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    Quick update on Leaf (the one-eyed koala at Ormiston College): She’s thinning out from the stress, and the school is reportedly waiting for school holidays to clear more.
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    Quick update on Leaf (the one-eyed koala at Ormiston College): She’s thinning out from the stress, and the school is reportedly waiting for school holidays to clear more.


    Hey everyone, just wanted to give a direct update on Leaf and her joey since my last post blew up. I know a few people were asking for updates, and I want to make sure the focus stays entirely on what’s happening on the ground rather than just repeating the same text.

    The Situation with Leaf:
    People monitoring her on the ground have noted that she is looking visibly thinner over the last couple of days.Between the deafening noise of the clearing right next to her tree and being kept awake all day by the heavy machinery, she’s likely too stressed to eat properly.

    What’s Happening Next:
    Word from the ground is that the school is planning to wait until the upcoming school holidays to bulldoze the next major phase of trees. It feels like a deliberate move to do the heaviest, ugliest part of the clearing when the students aren't around to witness the immediate impact on the local wildlife.
    I am waiting on some updated photos of her from the people currently on-site and will share them here as soon as I get them so we can keep a direct eye on her condition.

    In the meantime, please don't let the pressure drop just because the heavy machinery pauses for a second.The petition is still active, and contacting local representatives (Amanda Stoker and Senator Murray Watt) about the state exemption is still the best move we have.

    Edit: Queensland Animal justice party have made a page on how you can help. Queensland Animal justice party



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    2. Lumpy-Mycologist1265 on

      This is so sad and messed up i hope our voice reaches out to higher people who appreciate the national treasure they have

    6. Crime-raider-poopy42 on

      Everyone should be contacting the principal imo. Then voting differently next election.

    8. All1sL0st on

      This whole situation is fucked but why are we not talking about relocation?

    9. Dramatic-Ganache-386 on

      How do those observing the animal from the ground justify the claim that it is looking visibly thinner in the time period of a couple days?

    12. z2reticulii on

      But Amanda Stoker assured that there would be wildlife spotters while clearing. Shame they weren’t instructed to do something after spotting.

    15. CurrentPossible2117 on

      This is so messed ul. But as its unlikely it’ll be stopped, I at least hope some wort of wildlife sanctuary can take her and her baby, or relocate them somewhere safe.

      This whole situation is so enraging. They need immediate help before she gets so stressed and worn out she gets sick or dies 😬

    16. Adventurous-Bee-5477 on

      Im guessing this school has no animal conservation, animal displacement, evrionmental studies?

    18. literal_salamander on

      If you’re asking what you can do – the best legal lever right now is to pressure the Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt to issue an injunction against the action and require a referral under the EPBC act. Please email his office. This website has a good form template you can use so you don’t have to write it from scratch https://qld.animaljusticeparty.org/ormiston_koalas

      Please email, it will only take a few minutes. The more voices pressuring the minister the better.

    20. Svennis79 on

      This whole thing is bullshit. Whenever ‘replacement’ vegetation is a requirement, there should be a law that replacements should be in place and mature, before any works can commence.

      That and a $100m fine (per death) if any protected wildlife dies as a direct or indirect cause of any works. To be judged by actual wildlife rescue operators, not dodgy contractors.

    21. TenLeafClover58 on

      VicPark NIMBYs should be putting their efforts into this, instead of wasting their time complaining about the stadium. It’s not in their postcode though, so they’re unlikely to care.

    22. Tzhaar-Bomba on

      Redlands council has a koala on their logo

      This is a PR nightmare for them lol