News Archive (01 Aug 2006 - 31 Aug 2006)
New research shows Reef marine sanctuaries a huge success
Fish numbers in the Great Barrier Reef's marine sanctuaries have increased rapidly since the Reef zoning plan was implemented, according to a new scientific study.
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WWF applauds partnership for leatherback turtle conservation
The Tri-National Partnership for Western Pacific Leatherback Turtles conservation marks a strong commitment to environmental protection by three countries - Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
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NSW biodiversity threatened by land clearing review
Recommendations made to the NSW Government that restrictions on the clearing of 'thickening scrub' be relaxed will have dire consequences for biodiversity in NSW, warns WWF.
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Black rhino numbers on the increase in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya - Following continuous and rigorous conservation efforts, black rhinoceros numbers are finally on the rise in Kenya.
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WA Minister fails environment on wetlands
Western Australian Minister for the Environment Mark McGowan has failed in his role of protecting the region's valuable wetlands by reneging on his government's election commitment to implement a revised Swan Coastal Plain Wetlands Environmental Protection Policy (EPP).
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Global fisheries at risk - Japan's fisheries must be scrutinised
WWF is calling for a full international audit of all Japanese fishing operations following allegations it has been stealing billions of dollars worth of threatened southern bluefin tuna from international waters, and waters under Australia's jurisdiction.
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Water crisis hits rich countries - WWF report
Water crises, long seen as a problem of only the poorest, are increasingly affecting some of the world's wealthiest nations, warns WWF ahead of World Water Week (20-26 August). The global conservation organisation's report, 'Rich countries, poor water', is one of the first comprehensive overviews of water issues in the developed world.
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Wetlands and coastal protection needs greater priority from Queensland government
WWF today called upon the Queensland Government to legally protect wetlands and develop a 20-year Sea Change Plan to help protect the Reef and the coastline - where nine out of the top ten growth areas are in Queensland.
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2008 QLD referendum - a deadline for disaster
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie must show leadership on southeast Queensland water and act now on water recycling.
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Conserving NT Living Rivers for all time: a proposal
The Northern Territory's icon rivers would be conserved for all users for all time through a new Living Rivers Act under a landmark proposal.
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