Reef water quality plan ignores scientist and World Heritage Committee
WWF-Australia said the draft Reef Water Quality Improvement Plan, released today by the Queensland and Australian governments, is far too vague and ignores...
30 August 2017
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Tree-clearing kills 68 million animals in Queensland in two years
A new WWF-Australia report estimates tree-clearing in Queensland has killed 68 million animals between mid-2013 and mid-2015.
25 August 2017
Endangered koalas to benefit from Koala mattress sales
Endangered koalas on the east coast of Australia have extra support thanks to a new partnership between WWF-Australia and Koala, the online mattress retailer.
10 August 2017
68% support new laws to stop excessive tree-clearing in Qld
An exclusive ReachTEL poll shows 68% of South East Queensland residents would support new laws to stop excessive tree-clearing.
30 July 2017
Map explains dramatic koala decline in Queensland
WWF-Australia has produced a map based on Queensland Government habitat mapping, that shows the dramatic destruction and breakup of koala habitat in Queensland...
21 July 2017
More than a quarter of Australia’s ecosystems are not protected
More than a quarter (27%) of Australia’s unique ecosystems are not represented in any of the nation’s protected areas according to the Building Nature’s Safety...
4 July 2017
Helping Tasmania's shy albatross combat climate change
Funding boost to ensure the survival of the Tasmanian shy albatross in the face of climate change.
30 June 2017
Excessive tree-clearing leads to attacks on koalas
Excessive tree clearing forces koala onto the ground, leaving then at risk of attack by cattle and horses.
16 June 2017
Queensland fisheries strategy a win for fish stocks & protected species
The sustainable fisheries strategy announced today by the Queensland Government is a win for fish stocks, protected species and the marine environment.
9 June 2017
UNESCO puts the spotlight back on the Great Barrier Reef
UNESCO has expressed “serious concern” about the bleaching death of coral on the Great Barrier Reef caused by climate change, in a report released in Paris...
3 June 2017
The cutest wildlife success story you’re likely to see this week!
For the team trying to save Australia’s black-flanked rock-wallabies this youngster is an absolute star.
26 May 2017
Another Queensland turtle joins the endangered list
This month the Queensland Government officially up listed the hawksbill turtle from vulnerable to endangered.
23 May 2017