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The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is widely recognised and respected as one of Australia's leading organisations on matters relating to the environment and climate change.

Our conservationists, academics, campaigners, and researchers are experts in their field and are able to provide an authoritative voice on issues of the day, emerging trends, government policy, and announcements.

We are experienced in providing informed and engaging content for state and national news across print, television, radio, and online, and welcome the opportunity to provide comment.

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Environment Groups Join to Release Election Priorities

January 24, 2017

An unprecedented alliance of local, state and national environment and conservation groups has unveiled a plan for protecting WA’s environment and transitioning to a low pollution economy ahead of the State election in March.

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December 2016

December 31, 2016

Thank you for making 2016 such a powerful year for protecting WA's environment! Whether you were defending our beautiful State against the threat of fracking, uranium mining, or land clearing, you have banded together...

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Uranium plans at Mulga face a Rocky future

December 19, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE MONDAY 19th DECEMBER  Environment groups and Aboriginal Community member will step up their efforts against Vimy Resources’ proposed Mulga Rock uranium mine, 240 kilometres north-east of Kalgoorlie, following the decision by the...

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New EPA policy caves to industry pressure on climate and carbon pollution

December 15, 2016

The State’s peak environment organisation has strongly criticised the WA Environmental Protection Authority for buckling to industry and Government pressure by omitting climate change and carbon pollution from its revised policy guideline for environmental...

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Minister rejects uranium companies appeal

December 14, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 14th December 2016 The Conservation Council of WA has congratulated Environment Minister Albert Jacob for dismissing an appeal by mining company Cameco, which had attempted to overturn the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)’s...

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