Outback Australia Media Releases

Call for action on NSW and Queensland Stock Routes - April 11, 2008

Protection and care of the historic stock route network that criss-crosses Queensland and New South Wales have become a priority for both rural and conservation groups. National, Queensland and NSW groups yesterday agreed to work together on the issue.

Adios to 'cowboy' miner: SA Government congratulated on stopping mining in Arkaroola - March 17, 2008

The Wilderness Society is today celebrating a significant victory in its campaign to protect the internationally significant Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in South Australia from mining.

Stop the weir: save the River Murray, lakes and the Coorong - February 15, 2007

Environment organisations from across the Murray Darling Basin join forces to stop the building of a weir at Wellington on the Lower Murray.

World Wetlands Day action: Coongie wetlands not cattle wastelands - February 02, 2006

World Wetlands Day and The Wilderness Society is hosting an event to raise awareness about the desperate plight of South Australia's globally important Coongie Wetlands.

A big step forward as Rann government proclaims Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area - October 23, 2005

The Wilderness Society responded to the state government's announcement today of the proclamation of the 500,000ha Yellabinna Wilderness Protection Area in South Australia's far west, by saying that it is a very significant first step towards a system of Wilderness Protection Areas for the region.

SA Government ignores its own enviro advice - May 22, 2005

Documents obtained by The Wilderness Society under a Freedom of Information application show that the South Australian government are allowing mining companies to set their own conditions for mineral exploration and may be putting the Yellabinna wilderness at risk.

Parliament takes important step towards the full protection of wetlands - February 10, 2005

The South Australian Parliament took an important step towards the full protection of the Coongie Wetlands today by introducing a motion into Parliament for the creation of the Coongie Lakes National Park.

Kimberley canal should be ditched in favour of sustainable development for Northern Australia - November 23, 2004

Northern Australian environment groups criticise the Kimberley to Perth water canal proposal put forward earlier this week.

New Mining Threat to Yumbarra - August 08, 2004

The Wilderness Society has vowed to vigorously oppose new mining exploration proposals in Yumbarra Conservation Park in South Australia's west. New mining exploration licences were announced earlier this week include a licence which covers the eastern end of Yumbarra, including the main Yellabinna tourist destination, Googs Lake.

Campaign continues as SA Government announces Yellabinna wilderness proposal - July 25, 2004

The Wilderness Society today responded to the SA government's announcement of a proposed Wilderness Protection Area in Yellabinna in the state's far west by saying that the proposal was "significant" - but ultimately more will be needed. The proposal would see a 500,000ha Wilderness Protection Area created, with new mining exploration licences being issued throughout the rest of the 2 million hectare Regional Reserve.