Northern Territory Updates

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.

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.

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.

Top End Sea Life TV ad launched on World Ocean Day - June 08, 2010

The Top End Sea Life TV ad launched on World Ocean Day, 8 June 2010, is designed to inspire us and our environment ministers to declare large marine sanctuaries across northern Australia. After all, Our Top End Sea Life is Worth Protecting.

World Turtle Day 2010 marked in Australia's sands - May 23, 2010

On Sunday May 23 2010, the Wilderness Society, the Australian Marine Conservation Society & Environs Kimberley jointly organised a national day of action for World Turtle Day.

The event attracted over 200 people to hit their local beaches all around Australia and build giant sandcastle turtles to raise awareness of the plight of the flatback turtle.

 

Migrating oceanic sharks less protected than ever! - February 19, 2010

Populations of sharks are declining worldwide. Sharks continue to be at risk internationally from over-fishing, illegal trade (e.g. shark fins), habitat degradation, incidental bycatch as well as emerging threats such as climate change. Despite supporting their listings as internationally vulnerable on the IUCN red list and the Australian Government’s commitment to international shark protection and conservation, Environment Minister Peter Garrett suddenly changed his mind.

The myth of Northern Australia becoming the “food bowl of Asia” has been dealt a crushing blow - February 23, 2010

In early February 2010, the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce released a scientific report produced by the CSIRO that examined the future of development in Northern Australia. The report emphasized that massive irrigated development would face substantial natural constraints and severely impact on the region’s fragile ecosystems.