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| Crunch time for the Kimberley |
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Years of neglect and mismanagement have created major environmental problems for the Kimberley region of northern WA, but even bigger threats are now looming over the region. |
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| 120 day countdown to save the Kimberley |
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Right now, the Kimberley is under threat like never before. The Western Australian government, the Federal Resources Minister (Martin Ferguson) and the company Woodside have turned up the heat on the Kimberley. |
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| Focus: Whales of the Kimberley |
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Few Australians realise the maternity ward for the group IV population of Humpback whales is off the remote wilderness coast of the Kimberley region. |
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| 10 reasons why the LNG development should not go on the Kimberley coast |
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The WA Liberal government and some Federal Labor Ministers are working with fossil fuel corporations to impose a major LNG gas processing industry on the Kimberley coast at James Price Point, just north of Broome. There are many reasons why this is a bad idea. |
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| Coral reefs of the Kimberley - a global treasure |
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What is only now becoming understood is that the present day Kimberley marine environment is home to some of the most diverse and unspoilt tropical coral reef systems in the world.. |
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| James Price Point – A special part of the Kimberley coast threatened by fossil fuel (LNG) industry |
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This article outlines the many reasons James Price Point is not a suitable location for large scale fossil fuel industrial development. |
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Kimberley Updates
- "Snorkel for Sanctuaries" Photo Album - January 25, 2010
- New TV ad opposing Kimberley industrial site - view it now! - January 17, 2010
- Notorious oil spill company gains foothold in Kimberley coast industrialisation plans - January 15, 2010
Cottesloe beach turned on the weather for a beautiful day of snorkeling, exploring and learning. The volunteers were the champions of the day- with over 10 volunteers being snorkel guides/registrars and stall holders. The Save Our Marine Life crew joined in the festivities along with along with the Cottesloe coast care group.
The Wilderness Society has combined with Traditional Owners and the local Kimberley community to produce a powerful 30 second TV ad. The commercial highlights the importance of the Kimberley environment and the threat of proposed industrialisation at James Price Point near Broome.
PTTEP Australasia - the company notorious for the recent massive Montara oil spill in the Timor Sea - is now moving closer to the Kimberley coast and jumping into bed with Woodside’s Browse Basin gas plans.
Kimberley Events
- Surf Circle for Sanctuaries - January 04, 2010
- Protecting Sea Turtles from California to Australia - January 28, 2010
The Second event of the Summer Sanctuary Series, Surf Circle for Sanctuaries will be held on Cottesloe Beach. Participants will grab a board, paddle out and make a circle by joining hands to 'connect to protect'. Help us Save Our Sea Life by signing a letter to the premier Barnett!
Program Director of the Turtle Island Restoration Project, Teri Shore is visiting from California to talk to us about international sea turtle conservation. Where: Perth. When: Tuesday 16 Feb.
Kimberley Media Releases
- Joint venture partners take huge investment and environmental risk on Kimberley Whale Coast - February 09, 2010
- Northern Australia Taskforce recognises Kimberley environment must be protected - February 08, 2010
- Myth of Northern 'food bowl' finally put to rest - February 08, 2010
The decision by Woodside and its Joint Venture partners to pursue a gas processing precinct on the Kimberley coast is a huge risk to investors and the world-class environmental values in the Kimberley said environment groups opposed to the project.
Western Australian Environment groups including the Conservation Council of WA, The Wilderness Society and Environs Kimberley today welcomed key elements of the new policy blueprint released by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.
The Wilderness Society and Environs Kimberley today welcomed key elements of the new policy blueprint for future development in Northern Australia released by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.
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