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Updated: July 23, 2010
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A part of NSW’s timeless wilderness: Morton National Park. Stunning beaches backed by cathedral forests that stretch over the Great Divide and into the great open spaces of the wild west of the State. What’s not to love about New South Wales’ environment? Our Sydney Campaign Centre has a particular focus on protecting our unique Red Gum forests, controlling broadscale land clearing and making Cape York Peninsula a World Heritage Area. Newcastle is driving a campaign to Protect the Williams River. Stop the Tillegra Dam! Join us in protecting the wild places of New South Wales.
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| Protect the Wiliams River – Stop Tillegra Dam! |
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The Wilderness Society Newcastle is working on a campaign that calls for the protection of the Williams River. According to a recent study “The Williams River has the most diverse and intact aquatic biotic communities in the Hunter Valley" and we want to keep it that way!”. |
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| Your Guide to Environmental Copy Paper for NSW |
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Paper use is one of the greatest drivers behind deforestation worldwide. Every year, over 15 million hectares of the Earth’s forests are destroyed. Our newly updated brochure offers simple and effective solutions for homes, organisations and businesses wanting to protect native forests and prevent climate change. |
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| Murray River Red Gums Rescue |
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Along the Murray River are the largest remaining red gum forests on Earth. With 75% stressed, dead or dying, these Australian icons urgently need to be protected. |
New South Wales Updates
- Federal fever heats up against Tillegra Dam - August 30, 2010
- Australia’s next Federal Government must protect our environment - August 22, 2010
- Protect the Williams River - Forum Fever! - August 19, 2010
Voters have taken the Tillegra Dam issue with them to the polling booths in the Federal Election – and the results are clear. One of Australia’s most marginal federal seats was very likely decided by the community opposition to Tillegra Dam.
As the country waits to find out which party will form the next Federal Government, the surge in support for the Greens across the country shows people want action on the environment.
The protection of the Williams River has taken the political limelight across the NSW Hunter region, with residents demanding answers from their state political representatives. The ‘Is the Williams River Dammed?’ community forum packed Newcastle’s City Hall last month, bringing together community speakers, scientists and politicians to discuss the unnecessary Tillegra Dam proposal.
New South Wales Events
- Sydney Wilderness Action Group
The Wilderness Action Group (WAG) is a wonderful team of people of all ages and backgrounds who care passionately about our natural environment - and are prepared to stand up and do something about conserving it. Everything we do is focused towards helping to achieve Wilderness Society campaign wins, and getting involved is also a great way to meet like-minded people whilst taking part in creative and meaningful activities.
New South Wales Media Releases
- The future of our environment hangs ‘in the balance’ - August 19, 2010
- Garrett guarantees rigorous assessment of Tillegra - August 18, 2010
- Will the next Federal Government protect the Williams River? - August 11, 2010
The Wilderness Society today released its final assessment of the Parties’ policies on the environment this Election. Our conclusion is that the two biggest parties, the ALP and the Liberal-National Coalition, have been missing-in-action on the environment this election.
The Wilderness Society has welcomed confirmation that the environmental impact of Tillegra Dam will be rigorously assessed by the Commonwealth Government under the EBPC Act should the dam be approved by NSW Department of Planning.
Voters in the seat of Paterson will have an opportunity to quiz the candidates from the major political parties on protecting the Williams River and committing to rigorously assessing the Tillegra Dam proposal at a Maitland Town Hall forum 6pm Tuesday, 17th August.
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