South Australia Updates

The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is under threat from uranium exploration - August 26, 2010

The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is under threat from uranium exploration. Mining company, Marathon Resources, for five year has held mineral exploration lease over 9000 hectares in the heart of the Sanctuary that is set to expire on 10th October this year.

"Some places are too precious to mine ... Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is one of them!"

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.

The Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands to become Wilderness Protection Areas. - June 04, 2010

In the late 1990s, a coalition of South Australian conservation groups nominated the Nuyts Archipelago and the Investigator Group of Islands to be declared Wilderness Protection Areas. The nomination remained dormant for nearly a decade until two days before the 2006 state election when the Government made a commitment to the Wilderness Society SA to fast track the nomination and carry out an urgent wilderness assessment.

Boom time for the Channel Country rivers of Lake Eyre Basin - March 25, 2010

It’s boom time for the Channel Country rivers of Lake Eyre Basin in central Australia – for nature, and for the local community. For the second year running, major rains and floods have completely transformed Australia’s arid heart into a lush, green water-land, bursting with birdlife and brimming with breeding fish. It is without doubt one of the most spectacular natural events on the planet.

Election Update - Opportunity for major environmental gains in Tasmania and South Australia - March 21, 2010

In the lead up to the Tasmanian and South Australian elections, hard work by the Wilderness Society has contributed to opportunities for important gains for our natural heritage in these states.