Queensland’s Ports Bill set to rein in dredging and dumping on Reef coast
The Sustainable Port Development Bill introduced in parliament today is a major step forward in protecting the Reef from rampant industrial development,...
3 June 2015
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New dredge dumping regulations an important step forward for Great Barrier Reef
WWF Australia says new Federal regulations that come into effect today, to ban sea-dumping of dredge spoil in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, are an...
2 June 2015
UNESCO puts Australia on probation: Reef health must improve
WWF-Australia today welcomed UNESCO’s draft decision on the Great Barrier Reef, urging the Australian and Queensland Governments to deliver on their promises...
29 May 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
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
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
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
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