Fears for koala habitat as Dreamworld development approved
Queensland's government approved a major Dreamworld expansion on Monday using ministerial powers, clearing 55.3 hectares in a key koala habitat on the Gold Coast. Surveys confirmed 68 koalas live within two kilometers of the site. Conservationists warn the ecotourism hub, hotel, and housing developments will fast-track koala extinction in the region.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 08:21 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC
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