Environment Laws safeguard against corruption
WWF-Australia cautioned that proposed changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Act (EPBC) increase the risk of corruption by removing checks in...
18 August 2015
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Net free zones will protect precious marine life
WWF fully supports Queensland’s three new net-free zones, which will help protect turtles, dugong and dolphins including rare snubfin dolphins.
10 August 2015
Ocean conservationists and celebs join global campaign to protect Great Barrier Reef
Olivia Newton-John, Philippe Cousteau, John Butler, Sylvia Earle, Ash Grunwald, Lenka, Marc Nelson and Laura Wells pledge to ‘draw the line’ and protect the...
26 June 2015
Roebuck Bay could become Western Australia’s least-protected Marine Park
An alliance of environment groups today welcomed a draft management plan for the Roebuck Bay Marine Park, but the plan has raised concerns that snubfin...
23 June 2015
Expansion of Qld parks will help wildlife weather global warming
The expansion of Currawinya National park in Queensland’s southwest is good news for the state’s threatened wildlife as the impacts of global warming take...
16 June 2015
WWF welcomes cancellation of Kakadu uranium mine
WWF has welcomed the cancellation of a planned controversial underground uranium mine in Kakadu National Park.
12 June 2015
A proud voice for the places Australians love and our unique wildlife
WWF-Australia's submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment Inquiry into the Register of Environmental Organisations.
29 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
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
Scrapping the Native Vegetation Act would be a black day for nature in NSW
Conservation groups are appalled by the Coalition’s announcement today that it will seek to repeal the Native Vegetation Act if returned to government this...
26 March 2015
WWF welcomes $100 million plan for NSW threatened species
WWF today welcomed the Baird Government’s announcement of individual recovery plans for every one of New South Wales’ 970 threatened species of animals and...
20 March 2015
How much can a koala bear? WWF calls on NSW Premier to keep Aussie animals safe
Over 250,000 native animals have been saved in just five years because of the NSW Native Vegetation Act.
1 March 2015