A new vaccine implant is raising hopes for Australia’s koalas.

Researchers say the technology could make large-scale vaccination against chlamydia more practical, with calls now growing for a rollout in disease hotspots across South East Queensland.

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Produced By: Mary-Kate Hannagan

Featured In Story: Dr Freya Russell – QUT School of Biomedical Science

First aired on The Wire, Monday 13 July 2026