Dingo Coexistence

24/08/2026

Australian Dingo Foundation director Melinda Browning said she was "excited" that a dingo population could be protected under the EPBC for the first time in history.

"There's been 230 years of persecution, and we've never got this close," she told Yahoo News.

Big Desert Dingo Research spokesperson Ellisha Martion has been working with Deakin University to study the population.

Having felt powerless to stop its decline, she said the priority nomination felt like someone was "finally listening".

"They weren't just a population estimate on a piece of paper to me," she said.

"I've watched them grow up, form pairs, raise pups, and then disappear.

"So this nomination becoming a priority felt incredibly personal."

New protections are being considered, but they may not be enough to prevent further declines.

18/08/2026

A great step in the right direction for the critically endangered Wilkerr population. Congratulations to Australian Dingo Foundation & Big Desert Dingo Research.

After two years of tireless work from one of our Australian Dingo Foundation directors, Mel Browning, and co-nominator Leesh Martion of Big Desert Dingo Research, we are thrilled to announce that the EPBC Nomination for Wilkerr (Big Desert / Mallee dingoes) has been prioritised for assessment by the EPBC Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC). This is a significant first step in the right direction to achieve national protection.

A huge congratulations to Mel and Leesh with wonderful support from Professor Euan Ritchie and his team at Deakin, Dr Kylie Cairns at Dingo Genetics Research , Dr Bradley Smith and Rob Appleby.

With the utmost respect extended to BGLC and the Wotjobaluk Nations for their sacred Wilkerr.

14/08/2026

𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦!

The response has been absolutely incredible!

• 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧!
• 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 — 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝟳 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧!

That’s right… just 7 seats remain for this very special celebration of the Australian dingo at 𝗔𝗖𝗠𝗜.

If you’ve been thinking about coming, 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡. Once those 7 tickets are gone, they’re gone.

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of incredible stories, fascinating science, book launch, world premier of feature-length dingo documentary and a whole lot of dingo passion — all in the heart of Melbourne.

Don’t miss out. Grab one of the final tickets now: https://dingofest.info/

11/08/2026

🔥🐾 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧 — 𝗪𝗘’𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗧!🐾🔥

Okay… you’re seriously blowing us away!

The 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 morning session is now 𝟵𝟭% 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧 — with just 15 tickets remaining! That’s only 15 spots left in our 168-seat cinema.

And the afternoon session? 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝟴𝟬% 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗! Just 34 tickets remaining!

🔥 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟭𝟱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁
🔥 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻: 𝟯𝟰 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁

If you’ve been thinking “𝘐’𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳”… later is getting very close to 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧! For further information & tickets sales see: https://dingofest.info/

Don’t miss it!

11/08/2026

DingoFest is coming to Melbourne! 🐾

Join leading scientists, Traditional Owners, conservationists and dingo advocates for an incredible event exploring the science, culture and future of the Australian dingo.

The day will feature the world premiere of On The Fence, the launch of Dr Bradley Smith’s new book, Canis Dingo, expert discussions, and opportunities to hear from people working directly in dingo research, culture and conservation.

📅 Sunday 30 August 2026
📍 ACMI, Fed Square, Naarm / Melbourne

🎟️ Book tickets: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/australian-dingo-foundation/dingofest
🔗 Find out more: https://dingofest.info/

Places are limited, so we strongly recommend booking early!

We are incredibly excited to share this special day with you and bring together people from across Australia who care deeply about the future of the dingo.

Presented in partnership with the Australian Dingo Foundation.

11/08/2026

DingoFest 2026 is shaping up to be a pretty incredible day. 🐾

On Sunday 30 August, DingoFest will bring together researchers, conservationists, advocates, wildlife carers, filmmakers and people working directly with dingoes from across Australia, alongside the world premiere of Harry Vincent's *On The Fence*.

The panel will be MC’d by Patty McDonald Apex Leadership and feature:

Professor Euan Ritchie
Dr Kylie Cairns Dingo Genetics Research
Lyn Watson Australian Dingo Foundation
Machelle Vaughan-Cartner Highlands Dingo Rescue Ltd
Kelly Ann Blake

Dr Bradley Smith will also be launching his book "Canis dingo" at DingoFest! 📖

There will also be an incredible group of invited VIP guests attending, including:

Zali Jestrimski The Dingo Channel
Shakira Todd Wildlife Surrounds
Dr Ernest Healy AFCAD Incorporated
Leesh Martion Big Desert Dingo Research
Favel Parrett
Lara Rakas & Jeremia Schweitzer Perth Dingo Rescue Ltd.
Andrei & Elena Swegen Burraduc Farm
Josef Lasarow Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park
Jen Parker Canis dingo
Jordan Crook Victorian National Parks Association
Professor Jenny Morton

It’s not often you get this many people with such a broad range of experience, knowledge and perspectives on dingoes together in the same place.

Between the film, the panel discussion, Bradley Smith’s book launch and the opportunity to meet and talk with people working in dingo research, conservation and advocacy, it should be a really special day.

I’m very excited to be attending and hope to see plenty of familiar faces there.

📅 Sunday 30 August 2026
🎬 World premiere of *On The Fence*
📖 Bradley Smith’s book launch
🐾 DingoFest 2026

Tickets are still available. Link in the comments.

06/08/2026

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦!

We're thrilled to announce that the 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 will be featured on the much-loved travel show 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀!

Tune in this 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁, at 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 on Channel 9 Victoria to see our beautiful dingoes, learn more about the sanctuary, and discover why these incredible native animals are so special.
Can't watch it live? No problem—you can catch up anytime on 9Now.

Pictured: Mel Browning, Pumbah dingo, 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 presenter Madeline Spark, and Lyn Watson.

05/08/2026

Act quickly if you are wanting to attend DingoFest, 75% 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 70% 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. Ticket sales at: https://dingofest.info/

𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!

From internationally respected scientists and conservationists to filmmakers, wildlife carers, Traditional Owners, predator-friendly farmers, authors and passionate advocates, we've brought together an extraordinary line-up of people who have dedicated their lives to understanding and protecting Australia's iconic apex predator.

Whether you're passionate about conservation, fascinated by the latest science, or simply want to learn more about one of Australia's most misunderstood animals, this is your chance to hear directly from the people leading the conversation.

Add to that the world premiere of 𝙊𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, exclusive panel discussions, book signings, and the opportunity to meet so many inspiring people in one place, and 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 is shaping up to be an event you won't want to miss.

If you've been thinking about attending, now's the time to secure your tickets, we are 𝟳𝟱% 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝟳𝟬% 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. Be part of what promises to be a truly unforgettable day celebrating the Australian dingo. For more information and to purchase tickets see: https://dingofest.info/

31/07/2026

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! 𝟲𝟬% 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!

Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating Australia's iconic dingo, featuring the world premiere screening of 𝙊𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, the official launch of Dr Bradley Smith's groundbreaking new book 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤, and an incredible line-up of leading experts, researchers and special guests.

Secure your tickets now and be part of this historic event. We can't wait to see you there!

For further details about 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 and to take advantage of 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 see: https://dingofest.info/