New ‘Antarctic Journey’ opens to visitors
In an Australian-first, WWF-Australia and Phillip Island Nature Parks launched a spectacular and fully-immersive Antarctic Journey attraction today.
23 December 2015
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Australian Government approves massive coal port in Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Australia’s Environment Minister has approved 1 million cubic metres of dredging in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
22 December 2015
Private Reef funding should be coupled with significantly increased government investment and strong laws
The Australian Government today released a prospectus, seeking sponsorship for conservation projects related to the Great Barrier Reef.
16 December 2015
Traditional Owners and WWF join forces for GBR turtles
A new partnership between Traditional Owners and WWF-Australia marks the start of an Indigenous conservation program in the Mackay area.
16 December 2015
Farmers fencing for threatened wallabies
Local Wheatbelt farmers have come together to help protect a precious colony of wallabies.
15 December 2015
Paris agreement maps global pathway to clean energy future, more steps needed to support the vulnerable
World governments finalised a global agreement today in Paris that lays a foundation for long-term efforts to fight climate change.
12 December 2015
Coral-eating starfish numbers could reach 60 million, GBR outbreak on track to be worst on record
Crown of thorns starfish outbreak on the Great Barrier Reef is likely be the worst on record, says a new publication commissioned by WWF-Australia.
10 December 2015
New ‘citizen science’ report sheds light on elusive Australian water rat in WA
A new report launched today sheds light on one of the most elusive of creatures, the rakali, or Australian water rat.
7 December 2015
Innovation Agenda could spark new opportunities in clean tech
WWF-Australia welcomes the announcement of the Australian Government’s National Innovation and Science Agenda, in support Australia’s transition towards a...
7 December 2015
WWF: landclearing triples & emissions soar, Qld must act to protect bush
New figures reveal that landclearing in Queensland has tripled, sending carbon emissions soaring.
28 November 2015
WWF welcomes Labor’s 2050 net- zero carbon pollution target
WWF congratulates the ALP on today’s commitment to net-zero carbon pollution by 2050, which is an important step in the effort to keep global warming below 2...
27 November 2015
Paris climate talks: Australians deserve a safer and better future
Australians taking part in the People’s Climate March this weekend call for a strong global deal in Paris next week to ensure a safer and better future for...
27 November 2015