Conservationists say koalas could be driven to local extinction in parts of Australia after developers move forward with a new project at Dreamworld. The dispute centres on a recent approval for additional development connected to the theme park, with campaigners arguing that the expansion could threaten habitat and contribute to declines in koala numbers. Both outlets report that the concern is focused on a specific region where koalas already face pressures and where conservation groups believe environmental impacts from the development could be significant. The reports frame the new approval as a critical turning point for the species locally, warning that continued losses could make recovery more difficult. While the coverage highlights the conservation warning, it does not provide detailed figures in the excerpts about population size, the scale of the project, or the mitigation measures planned. The central point across both articles is that the approval enables development to proceed, and conservationists are urging action to protect koalas and prevent further habitat-related harm.