WWF-Australia - for a living planet

News Archive (01 Dec 2003 - 31 Dec 2004)

Court win results in major expansion of federal environmental powers

A win by WWF Australia and the Queensland Conservation Council in the Federal Court has resulted in a major expansion of environmental powers for the Australian Government.

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Collaborative Project Explores Feasibility of Certification of Mine Sites

MELBOURNE: A multi-stakeholder working group has released its first discussion paper on a ground-breaking Australian research project that aims to evaluate the application of independent, third-party certification of environmental, social and economic performance to mine sites globally.

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Second big win for Reef

WWF Australia has welcomed a joint Australian and Queensland government plan to cut pollution flowing into the Great Barrier Reef from the catchment.

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A Great Barrier Reef plan win for all Australians

A plan tabled in Federal Parliament today to create the largest network of marine sanctuaries on Earth has been called a stunning achievement by WWF Australia.

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Frogs! in Tasmania 'Summer Lovin' Survey'

Have you heard the distinctive growling call of the green and golden frog, a long growl, CRAW-AW-AW-AW-AWK alternating with short grunts, or the call of the striped marsh frog, a single explosive WHUCK in your backyard?

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