Extinction is a choice

Extinction is a choice

We live in a truly special country, but weak environment laws and government inaction have made Australia a world leader in extinction and deforestation. Extinction, however, is a choice. We need strong new environment laws so that the places we love can be protected.

Meet the Martuwarra River Keepers

Meet the Martuwarra River Keepers

A First Nations-led workforce protecting and regenerating Martuwarra/Fitzroy River, culture and community

Channel Country

Channel Country

Queensland's spectacular Channel Country forms part of the Kati-Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin catchment. Worryingly, its culturally significant and biodiverse-rich landscape is under threat from fossil fuel exploration.

Franklin River saved: 40-year anniversary

Franklin River saved: 40-year anniversary

1 July 2023 marks 40 years since the High Court decision in favour of saving the Franklin

Get a fair say

Get a fair say

Governments and corporations come and go—but nature, the climate, and you and your community live with their decisions for generations. Find out why communities aren't getting a fair say in environmental decisions.

Protect Tassie’s World Heritage Areas

Protect Tassie’s World Heritage Areas

Since 2016, Wilderness Society has been fighting to stop developer Wild Drake from building huts and helipad facilities in remote Lake Malbena. It’s been a long battle through the courts, made possible by our passionate community of nature lovers. But now your help is urgently needed to protect Lake Malbena and Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area for future generations.

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Join your local community team

Make a real difference at a local level and support our national campaigns.

Iconic wildlife

Iconic wildlife

Stories and guides that showcase Australia's unique and often rare animals.

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