Queensland Updates

Stock Routes Campaign strikes a chord - November 05, 2008

Some Australian icons bring together people from all walks of life! With the fate of Australia’s unique Travelling Stock Routes (TSR) Network in the balance, an alliance of drovers, graziers and conservation groups, including The Wilderness Society, has been formed to champion its long-term protection.

A 'new deal' for Cape York Peninsula - November 10, 2008

The Wilderness Society has launched the Cape York Heritage Protection Plan as a blue print for coordinated, strategic and funded action for Cape York’s future.

A prosperous future for Cape York - October 13, 2008

A World Heritage nomination for Cape York Peninsula will help shape a healthy and prosperous future by integrating the needs of communities with the needs of nature, creating real jobs and a sustainable futures, while conserving the superlative natural and cultural values of the region.

Australia’s newest National Park! - August 13, 2008

On Wednesday, 6 August 2008, the Kulla National Park was created. The new National Park, on Cape York Peninsula, protects 160 000 hectares of irreplaceable wild country - including the largest remaining tract of wilderness tropical rainforest in Australia.

A chance to save three wild rivers - July 30, 2008

A window of opportunity to protect Cape York’s precious wild rivers has just opened. The Queensland and Commonwealth Governments are now pursuing a World Heritage listing for Cape York. Learn how you can make a difference by supporting these first three protection proposals.

Queensland's environment: a Paradise Lost? - June 27, 2008

A report released by The Wilderness Society, WWF-Australia and Queensland Conservation Council shows that Queensland’s environment is in a state of decline after 10 years of Labor in power. In response, the conservation groups are seeking a strong commitment from Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to usher in a new era of environmental responsibility.

First Indigenous Protected Area on CYP leads the way - June 12, 2008

Northern Kaanju Traditional Owners and their guests gathered on traditional homelands in central Cape York Peninsula to share in the celebration of the Cape’s York Peninsula’s first Indigenous Protected Area.

Paving the way for Cape York World Heritage - May 23, 2008

In June 2007, the Queensland Government announced a range of initiatives to protect the World Heritage values of Cape York Peninsula. This marked a breakthrough in securing the long-term protection of Cape York's superlative natural and cultural values, and included a new piece of legislation, the Cape York Peninsula Heritage Act 2007.

Cape York Peninsula’s Indigenous Conservation Estate - May 22, 2008

Taking a WildCountry “big picture” approach to conservation, The Wilderness Society is supporting the development of a globally recognised Indigenous Conservation Estate on Cape York Peninsula.

Wild River protection inching closer - May 15, 2008

Protection of the Cape’s Wild Rivers is inching closer… these Wild Rivers are largely untouched, with natural flows and function still largely intact. They need to be protected from destructive activities such as dam and weir construction and large-scale irrigation. Together our shared efforts have already resulted in the protection of six Wild Rivers in Queensland. Now it's time to ensure the Cape’s rivers get the protection they deserve!