Western Australia Updates

Australia's Outback Found to be a Vast Climate 'Pollution Bank' - September 01, 2010

Australia’s vast Outback has been found to play a vital role in absorbing and storing damaging climate pollution and, if better managed, the area could become a key factor in reducing the nation’s greenhouse emissions, according to a new national study.

Important gains likely for the Kimberley, but serious threats intensify - August 25, 2010

This week we are anticipating Premier Barnett will make a much-anticipated announcement on the future of the Kimberley, but not all the news is likely to be good. Find out what you can do to help.

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.

The Wilderness Society meets with new head of Shell Australia - August 13, 2010

Peter Robertson and Renae Williams from The Wilderness Society, and Piers Verstegen, Director, Conservation Council of WA spent an hour with her and senior staff at the Shell office in Perth.Ms Pickard is new to Australia, coming from Shell’s notorious operations in Nigeria. Read more here.

A message from the Kimberley team this election - August 12, 2010

Having trouble keeping up with all the promises and what they really mean? We'd like to help break it down and provide you with the latest information about what political parties have promised for the Kimberley, and how you can help make them deliver more!

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.