This cute little native rat has defied Australia’s biodiversity crisis
The Golden-backed Tree-rat, also known as the koorrawal, has defied the odds – at least technically according to government guidelines.
19 February 2024
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EPA backtracks on controversial logging rules
NSW's environmental watchdog has scrapped controversial new logging rules after scientists and conservation groups warned they would fast track the extinction...
16 February 2024
New climate law is a Valentine’s Day gift to people and nature
Queensland has delivered a Valentine’s Day gift to people and nature with the introduction of new laws to raise the state’s emissions reduction targets, said...
14 February 2024
Forestry Corp no longer required to search for greater glider den trees
The NSW Environment Protection Authority will no longer require Forestry Corp to search for and identify the den trees of endangered greater gliders before...
2 February 2024
Forestry Corp pulls out of Tallaganda… for now
Wilderness Australia, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia and South East Forest Rescue have claimed victory after Forestry Corp quietly pulled out of...
30 January 2024
WWF welcomes investment in globally important Tasmanian renewable hydrogen hub
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has welcomed a $70 million commitment to develop a renewable hydrogen hub at Bell Bay in Northern Tasmania.
18 January 2024
New Qld Premier ramps up emissions target as challenges to way of life loom
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia today congratulated Steven Miles on becoming Queensland Premier and welcomed that he will set a new 2035 emissions...
15 December 2023
WWF welcomes the Senate passing Nature Repair legislation
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia tonight welcomed the Senate passing the Nature Repair legislation and holds high hopes for its safe passage through...
5 December 2023
Climate change statement confirms crystal clear need for rapid decarbonisation
WWF-Australia has welcomed the sense of urgency and commitment to action in the Australian Government’s annual climate change statement.
30 November 2023
WWF-Australia announces new President
The World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia has today welcomed Judy Slatyer as its new President and Board Chair.
24 November 2023
Delaying tactics drive global plastic pollution treaty talks into deadlock
Crucial negotiations to establish a global treaty to end plastic pollution have ended in a temporary deadlock, despite most countries including Australia...
20 November 2023
WWF welcomes new commitment to protect the Reef’s dugongs
WWF-Australia welcomes a commitment by the Queensland Government to end commercial gillnet fishing in Dugong Protection Areas in the Great Barrier Reef World...
16 November 2023