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Appeal against Buru pollution license
September 13, 2017
I have just returned from a meeting with the Appeals Convenor to discuss CCWA’s appeal against the pollution license for the Ungani oil production facility in the Kimberley.
Read More ShareWA bag ban will prevent plastic pollution for a cleaner environment
September 12, 2017
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and the Plastic Free WA alliance have welcomed the confirmation by the McGowan Government that a statewide ban on single use plastic shopping bags will be in place...
Read More ShareEnvironment groups welcome environment and sustainability measures in McGowan budget
September 07, 2017
Sustainable transport and renewable energy are featured in the McGowan Government’s first budget, which also includes funding for new protected areas in the Kimberley, a substantial Aboriginal Ranger program, and a 10c recycling refund...
Read More ShareAudit shows wildlife protection needs greater attention
September 06, 2017
Western Australia’s peak environment group has renewed its call for the McGowan Government, industry, and community to step up efforts towards the protection of native wildlife and endangered species following the release of the...
Read More ShareFracking ban and moratorium welcomed
September 05, 2017
The state’s peak environment group the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and Frack Free Future alliance have welcomed today’s announcement by the McGowan Government to implement a ban on fracking in the South West,...
Read More ShareMcGowan’s record breaking cycling investment welcomed by peak environment group
September 04, 2017
The state’s peak environment group the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) has congratulated the McGowan Government for today's announcement to increase cycling infrastructure. The Government’s record breaking $129 million allocated over four years will...
Read More ShareAugust 2017
August 31, 2017
August has been massive. Maybe you spent the month walking on country with Traditional Owners against uranium mining. Maybe you painted signs or made calls in preparation for the Frack Free People’s Rally. Maybe...
Read More ShareTraditional Owners end month long walk against uranium as court date set
August 31, 2017
Today Yeelirrie Traditional Owners ended their month long Walkatjurra Walkabout against uranium mining as the WA Supreme Court confirmed a date to hear their case against the environmental approval for the Yeelirrie uranium proposal...
Read More ShareWA environment groups encourage community comment on container deposit scheme
August 28, 2017
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and the Plastic Free WA alliance have welcomed the State Government’s discussion paper on the container deposit scheme, and are encouraging the community to submit their comments before...
Read More ShareEnvironment groups welcome policies on climate, fracking and environment at WA Labor Conference
August 26, 2017
WA Labor today reaffirmed its commitment to action on climate change, gas fracking, renewable energy, and biodiversity protection laws, as hundreds of community members rallied outside the WA Labor Conference to support a Frack...
Read More ShareWA taxpayers must not subsidise fracking - incentives should be directed to renewables not polluting energy
August 24, 2017
Western Australia’s peak conservation group has called on the McGowan Government to ensure that WA taxpayers are not subsidising the gas fracking industry, and to redirect incentives to renewable energy development.
Read More ShareScience survey finds 7 out of 10 Australians oppose fracking
August 24, 2017
According to the recently released Australian Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Science Survey, 7 out of 10 Australians are opposed to fracking.
Read More ShareCCWA and Sea Shepherd join Stop Adani Alliance
August 01, 2017
Sea Shepherd Australia and the Conservation Council of Western Australia have today announced that they are joining the Stop Adani Alliance.
Read More ShareDay 23 - This gift will last for decades!
July 23, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
Read More ShareDay 22 - Choosing being over buying
July 22, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
Read More ShareDay 21 - Plastic free papadums
July 21, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
Read More ShareDay 20 - Plastic free night out
July 20, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
Read More ShareNT fracking report highlights risks for WA
July 20, 2017
An interim report on gas fracking released by a Northern Territory inquiry has identified a number of serious environment, health, and groundwater risks which should rule out the industry in Western Australia, according to...
Read More ShareFracking for GST threat an insult to Western Australians
July 20, 2017
WA’s peak environment body the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and the Frack Free Future Alliance are urging Premier McGowan to uphold Labor’s pre-election commitments on unconventional gas and fracking, and to resist pressure...
Read More ShareDay 19 - Almost reusable cups
July 19, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
Read More ShareDay 18 - Plastic bag craft project
July 18, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
Read More SharePeak environment group welcomes Woolworths and Coles plastic bags ban
July 18, 2017
WA’s peak environment body the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and the Plastic Free WA campaign have welcomed Woolworths and Coles’ commitment to ban single use plastic bags within twelve months.
Read More ShareDay 17 - Pets go plastic free!
July 17, 2017
It’s Plastic Free July, and I'm challenging myself to find alternatives to single use plastic for an entire month - and to write a daily blog on the most interesting parts of the experience....
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