Budget: Reef funding falls short
If we want to protect places such as the Great Barrier Reef, the environment needs to be made a priority in the budget.
12 May 2015
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Reef condition still poor
An indication that the 2013-14 Reef Report Card will show a slight improvement in in-shore coral health is encouraging but must be taken in context.
12 May 2015
Large Reef “to do” list remains before June World Heritage Committee meeting
With just 50 days before the World Heritage Committee meeting, WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) today released an urgent...
8 May 2015
Reef funding announcement a positive step
$15 million in new projects aimed at reducing chemical pollution on the Great Barrier Reef shows that progress is being made on the government’s Reef Trust...
8 May 2015
WWF: Reef Taskforce has good mix of skills and expertise
The Reef Ministerial Taskforce announced today is a critical step in tackling one of the biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef: agricultural pollution.
7 May 2015
Where do you goanna and should you Wreck off?
Scientists are fitting goannas with GPS tracking devices as they search for ways to stop them devouring loggerhead turtle eggs.
29 April 2015
Eastern Australia listed as global front for deforestation
In a new report, Eastern Australia has been listed as a global front for deforestation.
28 April 2015
WWF statement on Nepal earthquake
We are committed to supporting Nepal and our staff and their families as they recover from this earthquake.
26 April 2015
UQ scientist helps value the ocean at US$24 trillion, but report warns it's sinking fast
A University of Queensland scientist has helped estimate the overall value of the ocean at US$24 trillion (AUD $31 trillion) to show what’s at risk without...
22 April 2015
New Report: Australia can cut emissions deeply and the cost is low
New report finds that Australia can reach 100% renewables and zero net emissions by 2050.
20 April 2015
Queensland’s decision to reject Cairns dredging is great outcome for Reef and tourism
WWF Australia has warmly welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement that it won’t support plans for a major dredging project in Cairns.
18 April 2015
Turtle rescue made easier with Quick Response Guide
Providing a quick response can mean the difference between life and death for these threatened marine animals.
14 April 2015