Wild Rivers Media Releases
- State Government must end silence on mine spill clean up - March 02, 2010
- Freedom of Information documents reveal mine time-bombs - February 12, 2010
- Pearson's mining stance a danger to Cape York rivers and wetlands - January 15, 2010
- "I’m an environmentalist…. ha, ha, ha" - January 13, 2010
- Abbott's environmental credentials in tatters following Wild Rivers stunt - January 12, 2010
- John Koowarta Inspired Conservationists to Land Justice - December 09, 2009
- Bligh's environmental credentials on the line over Wenlock River mining decision - November 26, 2009
- Garrett's Traveston Decision - a life-line for The Williams River? - November 11, 2009
- Garrett applauded for dam good decision - November 11, 2009
- Mitchell-Alice National Park ‘handback’ proves success of Cape York Indigenous-Conservation agreements - October 23, 2009
There has been total silence from the Queensland State Government following very specific revelations from the Wilderness Society two weeks ago about the Lady Annie Mine pollution incident that wrecked ecosystems and threatened livelihoods in northwest Queensland one year ago.
The Wilderness Society has obtained over 1000 pages of internal documents under Right to Information legislation that demonstrate a combination of incompetence and bungling by mine operators, and poor regulation by the Queensland Government. The documents relate to the Lady Annie Mine pollution incident that wrecked ecosystems and threatened livelihoods in northwest Queensland one year ago.
"It is profoundly irresponsible of Mr Pearson to support this sort of development over the protection of our national heritage, thereby frustrating genuinely sustainable ecological development."
The Wilderness Society will greet guests tonight at The Sydney Institute’s event featuring Tony Abbott speaking about his environmental credentials.
The Wilderness Society today slammed Liberal Leader Tony Abbott for seeking to overturn Queensland’s Wild Rivers initiative with a private members bill in Federal Parliament. The Wilderness Society declared the move a ill-informed political stunt, and said it completely shattered Mr Abbott’s environmental credentials.
The Wilderness Society today honors the achievements and legacy of
Cape York Indigenous leader and land rights activist John Koowarta.
Aurukun community is holding celebrations today in memory of the late
Mr Koowarta.
The Wilderness Society (Qld) today warned that Premier Anna Bligh’s environmental credentials are on the line over the upcoming Wild Rivers declaration for the Wenlock River area on Cape York Peninsula.
The federal Minister for the Environment Peter Garrett has today made a clear statement that our fresh water ecosystems are crucially important for Australia with his call to reject the Traveston Crossing Dam. "This issue has been at the heart of our campaign to Protect the Williams River and stop the Tillegra Dam. Our fresh water ecosystems are more vulnerable than ever and must be given priority when it comes to conservation."
The Wilderness Society (Qld) today celebrated the protection of the Mary River and its endangered species following Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett’s decision to veto the controversial Traveston Dam in South-East Queensland. The Wilderness Society has always opposed the construction of new mega-dams as an outdated approach to water management and a major threat to river health.
The hand back of the Mitchell and Alice Rivers National Park on Cape York Peninsula to Traditional Owners proves that the historic agreements reached between Indigenous and conservation interests on Cape York continue to deliver outstanding outcomes.
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