New clean tech fund a welcome step towards a clean energy future, but bigger steps needed
Announcement will go some way to thawing the investment freeze in renewable energy in Australia
23 March 2016
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Dramatic new video and pictures of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
Images show large sections of coral drained of all colour and fighting for survival
21 March 2016
Historic low levels of Arctic sea ice signal trouble for Arctic wildlife
If the ice does not grow any more this year, this will set a new record.
15 March 2016
Urgent need for $1 million federal funding injection for coral bleaching monitoring
Great Barrier Reef bleaching response raised to second highest level.
14 March 2016
Carbon neutral cities plan revealed
The Federal Government today revealed its plan to help Australian cities, precincts and buildings go carbon neutral.
8 March 2016
Worst coral bleaching on Lizard Island since 2002 a cause for concern
Reports that Lizard Island in far north Queensland is experiencing the worst coral bleaching since 2002 is a major concern for the Great Barrier Reef.
1 March 2016
John West Australia takes bold action to support sustainably sourced tuna and save sharks, turtles and dolphins
Australia’s largest canned tuna supplier, John West Australia, today announced that over 95% of their canned tuna is now certified by the Marine Stewardship...
4 February 2016
2015 was Australia’s fifth hottest year on record, while coral bleaching looms for Great Barrier Reef
As Australia braces for a potentially devastating coral bleaching event in coming months on the Great Barrier Reef
6 January 2016
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
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