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$3 billion in renewable energy spending welcomed by peak body
August 29, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed federal funding to support greater investment in renewable energy for WA’s electricity network.
Read More SharePerth gathers for peaceful vigil against Woodside's destruction of oceans and climate
August 23, 2023
Today the Perth community will gather for a peaceful candlelit vigil outside fossil fuel company Woodside’s headquarters to show their concern for vulnerable marine wildlife threatened by Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas expansion.
Read More Share‘Deliver the protections Aboriginal people are asking for’ – Peak body calls on state government to ‘get it right’ on cultural heritage laws
August 18, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has urged the state government to take the opportunity to reexamine Western Australia’s Aboriginal cultural heritage laws after it was announced that the latest legislation would be...
Read More SharePeak body welcomes new national park as state government looks to expand conservation estate
August 17, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the creation of a new national park in the Gascoyne, which will increase WA’s conservation estate by 270,000 hectares.
Read More ShareCCWA slams NOPSEMA decision to allow seismic blasting for controversial Scarborough project
August 01, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has reacted with alarm over approvals granted to the highly controversial Scarborough gas proposal, which would allow Woodside to use under water seismic blasting in an area of...
Read More Share‘Unless we tackle gas pollution, we’re not going to get very far’ – New campaign steps up to deal with ‘big gas emissions’ in WA
July 31, 2023
Plans to expand highly polluting fossil fuel export facilities in WA’s north west are directly increasing the likelihood of fires, floods and droughts, according to a new campaign launched in Perth.
Read More ShareProminent Aboriginal leaders to headline WA conservation conference
July 18, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has announced the first round of speakers for its much-anticipated 2023 conference.
Read More ShareWe support a ‘yes’ vote for the Voice referendum
July 11, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) supports the establishment of the Indigenous Voice to parliament, to be enshrined in the Australian Constitution.
Read More ShareNew Indigenous Advisory Board for peak body to help improve outcomes for conservation of Country
July 05, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA is proud to announce the creation of the organisation’s Indigenous Advisory Board – a new initiative for the state’s peak environment and conservation group.
Read More ShareNew group to focus on nuclear issues in Western Australia
June 22, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is pleased to have supported the creation of a new, independent, campaign organisation to continue the important work of protecting WA from uranium mining and nuclear related threats....
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes Rio Tinto’s withdrawal from South West forests – urges greater protection for iconic natural places
June 22, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has joined other environment and conservation groups in welcoming a decision by Rio Tinto to withdraw several applications for exploration licenses in WA’s jarrah forests.
Read More ShareThe Grattan Institute is right – governments must ditch gas as quickly as possible and put their efforts into electrification
June 20, 2023
By Jayde Rowlands, Climate Program - Conservation Council of WA The latest report from the Grattan Institute is unequivocal – ‘Australia needs to get off gas if it is to have any hope of...
Read More ShareLatest coal mine bailout is result of ‘unnecessarily slow’ renewables transition - CCWA
June 15, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has expressed its concern over news that the state government has spent millions of dollars in order to help prop-up a failing, privately owned coal mine.
Read More ShareGas lobby’s charm offensive is hiding a few inconvenient truths
June 13, 2023
Note: Following the publication of an opinion piece by Samantha McCulloch, chief executive of the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (West Australian, Friday 9 June 2023), the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) offered...
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes new premier, flags hope for ‘strong environmental leadership’
June 06, 2023
Western Australia’s peak conservation body has congratulated new WA Premier, Roger Cook, on his appointment while expressing its hopes for a renewed focus on addressing environment and climate issues.
Read More SharePeak environmental body notes Premier's achievements, highlights need for change
May 29, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) wishes to express its thanks to outgoing premier Mark McGowan on his achievements for the environment during his tenure as Premier. Mr McGowan was also Environment Minister in...
Read More ShareRenewing our commitment to reconciliation on National Sorry Day
May 26, 2023
National Sorry Day is about all Australians sharing in the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and their families. This National Sorry Day, the team at CCWA renews our commitment to a path of reconciliation....
Read More ShareWA State Budget: CCWA welcomes support for renewable energy, native forests
May 11, 2023
WA’s peak body for conservation and the environment has welcomed spending for new renewable energy infrastructure in the state budget, but stressed that more must be done to support nature and biodiversity.
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes new national park in remote Goldfields
May 08, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the announcement of a new national park and nature reserve in the remote Goldfields region of WA.
Read More ShareCCWA welcomes new Australian Net-Zero Authority to deliver on ‘massive economic opportunity’
May 05, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed the creation of a new federal net-zero authority which will allocate $400 million to help an ‘orderly and positive transformation’ to a net-zero economy.
Read More ShareWoodside’s pollution and profit in the spotlight in Perth, on day of AGM
April 28, 2023
‘The more Woodside pollutes, the more Woodside profits’ – that was the message from Western Australia’s peak conservation and environment body as the Woodside AGM got underway in Perth on Friday. A mobile...
Read More ShareNew plan to help Australians access electric vehicles, welcomed
April 19, 2023
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has welcomed an announcement of a new federal ‘electric vehicle strategy’, including a fuel efficiency standard for new cars and light commercial vehicles.
Read More ShareWoodside investors advised to oppose re-election of key directors at company AGM
April 13, 2023
A key adviser to investors has recommended Woodside shareholders vote against plans to re-elect former federal resources minister, Ian Macfarlane to the company's board. Glass Lewis has also recommended shareholders vote against a bumper...
Read More ShareFederal minister’s ‘gas - poverty’ claims challenged by WA peak body
April 05, 2023
WA’s peak environmental body has disputed claims by the Federal Resources Minister that Australian gas exports can ‘lift millions out of energy poverty’. Madeleine King was speaking at the Resources Technology Showcase in Perth...
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