New technology boosts koala monitoring efforts

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Australia's beloved koalas are receiving renewed attention, as researchers at the University of Newcastle unveil a breakthrough technique to track their populations. Using thermal drone technology, they've uncovered a hidden population of nearly 300 furry friends living on the fringe of Newcastle, at Sugarloaf State Conservation Park. GUEST: Dr Ryan Witt, wildlife scientist at University of Newcastle PRODUCER: Brooke Young

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