New South Wales Updates

Federal fever heats up against Tillegra Dam - August 30, 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.

Australia’s next Federal Government must protect our environment - August 22, 2010

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.

Protect the Williams River - Forum Fever! - August 19, 2010

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.

Keeping score for the environment this election - August 18, 2010

During this election, the Wilderness Society has been working to inform our members, supporters, and the public about the choices before them this Saturday, August 21. See our scorecard and policy assessment to find out where the major parties stand on the environment.

Your environment, your future, your vote! - August 16, 2010

The Wilderness Society has released an election scorecard which grades the major parties on their environmental policies to help you vote for the environment this Saturday, August 21.

I sea, I vote - August 16, 2010

In this election conservation-minded people with an eye on our seas are wondering how to make their vote count.

Thousands join the Walk Against Warming across Australia - August 15, 2010

Over 15,000 people across Australia marched together in the Walk Against Warming yesterday in protest over the political inaction against climate change.

Koalas go wild in political party headquarters - Sydney - August 08, 2010

While most of our politicians seem to be taking a backseat on environment policies this election, the Wilderness Society has been livening up Labor and Coalition campaign headquarters with environment-themed entertainment in Sydney.

Be informed this election with our 'Federal Environment Policy Priorities' - August 03, 2010

In a move to urge both major parties to deliver policies that protect native forests, unique ecosystems, marine environments and iconic places like the Kimberley and Cape York, the Wilderness Society has released our Federal Environment Policy Priorities for 2010.

Environmental risk of Tillegra Dam exposed in new report - June 15, 2010

A new report has been released by the University of New South Wales and the Australian Wetlands and Rivers Centre that presents powerful new evidence for the NSW and Australian Governments to reject the proposed Tillegra Dam.