Queensland 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
- Myth of Northern 'food bowl' finally put to rest - February 08, 2010
- Pearson's mining stance a danger to Cape York rivers and wetlands - January 15, 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 applauded for dam good decision - November 11, 2009
- Award Recognises Wild River Rangers’ Success - October 30, 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.
The Wilderness Society and Environs Kimberley today welcomed key elements of the new policy blueprint for future development in Northern Australia released by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.
"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 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 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 Wilderness Society today congratulated Queensland's Indigenous Wild River Rangers for being "highly commended" and winning silver in the 'Green' category of the Premier's Awards for Excellence held at a ceremony last night in Brisbane.
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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