News Archive (01 Nov 2004 - 30 Nov 2004)
WWF-Australia and Peregrine Shipping Announce New Partnership for Albatross Conservation
Antarctic expedition cruise operator, Peregrine Shipping and WWF-Australia have formed a new partnership to address albatross conservation, with a particular focus on high seas governance, specifically Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) fishing - acknowledged to be the greatest threat to albatross survival.
Gold rush on tropical rivers is water torture for northern Australians
"Plans to rob water from the iconic Fitzroy River in the Kimberley in Western Australia to water Perth using a 2500 km long canal should be ditched", said Dr Stuart Blanch, Freshwater Manager with WWF-Australia.
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Australia's frogs disappear as planet warms up
The IUCN's Red List of Threatened Species has just been released, revealing an alarming result for Australian frogs.
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A big step towards securing Australia's water future
WWF Australia today welcomes the introduction of a Bill into Federal Parliament to establish the National Water Commission - the body that will drive implementation of national water reform.
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Renowned coral scientist warns: WA reefs vulnerable - protection urgent
Professor Terry Hughes, the world's most widely cited coral reef biologist, is warning that without serious protection from overfishing, Western Australia's coral reefs - including Ningaloo - could be in jeopardy.
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New tracking program for Aussie turtle
NORTHERN TERRITORY: New satellite tracking study by WWF-Australia and the Lianthawirriyarra Sea Rangers commences on Australia's only species of endemic sea turtle; the vulnerable classified flatback turtle.
NSW native vegetation reforms on track
WWF Australia was encouraged today by NSW Minister for Natural Resources Craig Knowles' continued commitment to end broadscale land clearing in NSW.
Effects of greenhouse gas emissions can't be ignored
For the first time in Australia's history a Tribunal has required full consideration of greenhouse gas pollution from a power station. The case sets a powerful legal precedent that may have implications for planning authorities around Australia.
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