Kimberley Updates

Thank you to all the supporters of the Kimberley TV ad - now airing on east coast - March 11, 2010

The Wilderness Society has joined with Kimberley residents, Indigenous Traditional Owners, local environment groups and professional filmmakers to produce a television advertising campaign highlighting opposition to the proposed LNG industry on the Kimberley coast. The Wilderness Society WA Kimberley Campaigner Josh Coates said: "I would like to personally thank the thousands of Australians who have supported our campaign and the TV ad in particular."

Kimberley at Crossroads – book available online now - March 03, 2010

Former Federal Court judge Murray Wilcox QC has launched a book opposing a large industrial development on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia

Kimberley humpback whales: our international responsibility! - February 18, 2010

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.

Camden Sound Marine Park - Can it really protect the Kimberley Humpbacks from coastal LNG industrialisation? - February 25, 2010

The Kimberley coastline is one of the last remaining wilderness coastlines in Australia and the world. However, there is growing public concern that the Marine Park will be too small and lack adequate ‘no-take’ sanctuaries to protect anything, including the whales. Read more here.

"Surf Circle" for Sanctuaries Event Album - February 22, 2010

The weather turned it up for the 'Surf Circle' for Sanctuaries event this weekend at Cottesloe main beach, with over 50 participants joining hands to show support for marine sanctuaries.

The myth of Northern Australia becoming the “food bowl of Asia” has been dealt a crushing blow - February 23, 2010

In early February 2010, the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce released a scientific report produced by the CSIRO that examined the future of development in Northern Australia. The report emphasized that massive irrigated development would face substantial natural constraints and severely impact on the region’s fragile ecosystems.

Bullying tactics used in push to industrialise the Kimberley. - February 11, 2010

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 activated a time bomb set to explode in the Kimberley.

Caution: Woodside an Environmental Hazard - February 09, 2010

Today, community protestors declared Woodside an environmental hazard, using caution tape to cordon off the company’s Perth headquarters. Photos now online!

"Snorkel for Sanctuaries" Photo Album - January 25, 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. 

New TV ad opposing Kimberley industrial site - view it now! - January 17, 2010

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.