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Updated: August 30, 2010
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Welcome to the Kimberley
Crunch time for the Kimberley
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.
New TV ad opposing Kimberley industrial site - view it now!
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.
Kimberley humpback whales: our international responsibility!
Every winter the shallow warm seas from south of Broome to the Bonaparte Archipelago W.A. become a nursery for the largest population of Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the world. However situated in state waters, this area is also in the sights of Premier Barnett.
Coral reefs of the Kimberley - a global treasure
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.
10 reasons why there should be no LNG development on the Kimberley coast
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.
What the Wilderness Society is doing to protect the Kimberley coast
The Kimberley coast is a special place. Here are of some of the things we are doing to protect the outstanding natural and cultural values of the region.
Kimberley LNG gas plant and James Price Point FAQ: Your questions answered!
Everything you need to know about the Kimberley LNG plant proposal at James Price Point (Walmadan) and its impacts.
The Wilderness Society vision for conservation and compatible development in the Kimberley
The Wilderness Society has taken a lead role alongside other major environment groups in producing an important submission outlining what we would like see come out of the WA State government’s election commitment of $9m for a Kimberley Science and Conservation Strategy (KS&CS).
Kimberley Events
- Join our volunteer group!
Our volunteer group holds meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month; with guest speakers, training workshops, creative activity nights, and films - it's a great way to meet other activists, share skills and help protect our State's most amazing wild places! City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi St, West Perth.
Latest updates
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New report warns iconic Kimberley tourism brand at risk from industrialisation
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August 31, 2010
A new study by the Curtin University Sustainable Tourism Centre identifies plans for a massive polluting LNG industrial site near Broome as a serious threat to the Kimberley’s unique and globally-recognised tourism ‘brand’
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Kimberley Tourism Report Launch: Aug 31st, 2010 - August 30, 2010
A new study by the Curtin University Sustainable Tourism Centre identifies plans for a massive polluting LNG industrial site near Broome as a serious threat to the Kimberley’s unique and globally-recognised tourism ‘brand’.
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Important gains likely for the Kimberley, but serious threats intensify - August 25, 2010
This week we are anticipating Premier Barnett will make a much-anticipated announcement on the future of the Kimberley, but not all the news is likely to be good. Find out what you can do to help.
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Calls for immediate halt to Woodside’s drilling off James Price Point
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August 18, 2010
The Wilderness Society has today made an urgent 'Section 38' referral to the EPA over Woodside’s plans to conduct exploratory drilling off James Price Point, north of Broome. The drilling is part of Woodside’s plan to develop a huge polluting LNG industrial site on the Kimberley coast.
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The Wilderness Society meets with new head of Shell Australia - August 13, 2010
Peter Robertson and Renae Williams from The Wilderness Society, and Piers Verstegen, Director, Conservation Council of WA spent an hour with her and senior staff at the Shell office in Perth.Ms Pickard is new to Australia, coming from Shell’s notorious operations in Nigeria. Read more here.
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A message from the Kimberley team this election - August 12, 2010
Having trouble keeping up with all the promises and what they really mean? We'd like to help break it down and provide you with the latest information about what political parties have promised for the Kimberley, and how you can help make them deliver more!
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Hello… green policies? Gillard, Abbott Missing-In-Action on nature conservation
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August 03, 2010
The Wilderness Society has criticized both Labor and the Coalition for failing to present clear, positive policies to protect our native forests, our unique natural ecosystems and marine environments, and iconic places like the Kimberley and Cape York.
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Australian Federal Election - Your environment, your future, your vote - July 23, 2010
The Federal election is on Saturday, August 21. Get active, tell the major parties the environment is your priority, and let’s get the environment and action on climate change on the federal agenda.
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Real Human Energy - July 12, 2010
This is an inspiring story of a man using human energy to circumnavigate the globe. Ironically Chevron (the multinational oil and gas company) is using 'Human Energy' as their latest branding attempt to clean up their history of disastrous projects they have been involved with. An interesting look at a few words with very different true meanings...
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Premier, the Humpbacks are arriving in the Kimberley – but where’s their marine park?
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July 12, 2010
Premier Colin Barnett must explain why there are still no plans released for a marine park to protect one the world’s most important Humpback Whale nurseries on the Kimberley coast, leading WA conservation organisations said today.
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