Fears Murrah koalas 'functionally extinct' as drought, fires take their toll

By Ben Smyth
June 11 2020 - 3:00pm
UNCERTAIN FUTURE: With evidence of only one koala in an area where up to 12 were located a year ago, there are fears it means they are 'functionally extinct'.
UNCERTAIN FUTURE: With evidence of only one koala in an area where up to 12 were located a year ago, there are fears it means they are 'functionally extinct'.

A community campaign to monitor and support the dwindling population of koalas in the NSW Bega Valley has had a setback.

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