Nuclear Free Updates

Mining suspended in victory for Arkaroola - February 17, 2008

In a major victory for the campaign to protect the internationally significant Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in South Australia from mining, SA Premier Mike Rann announced on Tuesday 12 February that the Government is suspending drilling operations at Mount Gee indefinitely.

The end of the Jabiluka Uranium Mine - campaign update - March 02, 2004

The Wilderness Society has welcomed the announcement that the mine decline (the hole) at Jabiluka will be filled and rehabilitated. The 50,000 tonnes of uranium ore which was brought to the surface during construction of Jabiluka will be put back under ground. The uranium ore caused great water management difficulties and expense, since being on the surface, just as environment groups and scientists had warned.

Global nuclear club meets in Sydney - November 21, 2006

The key faces of the world's exclusive nuclear club appeared in Sydney yesterday as the Federal Government rolled out a red carpet to welcome the rogues gallery to the 15th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference at the Hilton Hotel./p>

Nuclear Free Solutions to Climate Change - April 23, 2007

As the Prime Minister released his final report on uranium mining, processing and nuclear energy, The Wilderness Society released a report showing how several European countries are closing down their nuclear power industry and making major cuts to their greenhouse gas emissions as well.

The Wilderness Society launches new anti-nuclear TV Ad - September 12, 2007

The Wilderness Society has launched a new advertisement on YouTube and television to campaign against a nuclear power industry in Australia.

Nuclear deal to make Australia a waste dumping ground - August 05, 2007

Australia will become the dumping ground for the world’s nuclear waste following a secret deal struck between the Prime Minister and President Bush for Australia to join an exclusive global nuclear club, The Wilderness Society said today.