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Audit 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 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 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 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 SharePoint Grey Marina approval should expire
July 17, 2017
The Conservation Council of WA has called on the Minister for the Environment Hon Stephen Dawson not to extend the environmental approval for the Port Grey Marina and dredging proposal in the Peel-Harvey inlet,...
Read More ShareWestern Australia must match Queensland’s zero carbon pollution target
July 11, 2017
Western Australia’s peak conservation group has urged the McGowan Government to follow the lead of Queensland and other states in adopting a zero carbon pollution target for WA, in line with the Paris international...
Read More ShareYeelirrie uranium proposal challenged in court by environment groups and Traditional landowners
July 04, 2017
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and members of the Tjiwarl Native Title group, represented by the Environmental Defender’s Office WA (EDO), have commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia for a...
Read More SharePeak environment group welcomes Minister’s commitment to ban plastic bags by 2019
June 28, 2017
WA’s peak environment body the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and the Plastic Free WA campaign have welcomed Environment Minister Stephen Dawson’s statement that the McGowan Government would introduce a statewide ban on plastic...
Read More ShareSynthetic fibres dominate microplastic pollution off south Western Australia
June 28, 2017
More than 200 Western Australian beaches have been sampled in the first project to provide information on microplastic distribution across South West WA. The results of the community-based program indicate that microfibres are the...
Read More ShareLabor’s broken uranium promise a kick in the guts for communities and the environment. Uranium mine plans will be challenged
June 20, 2017
Leading environment groups have said the fight to keep Western Australia nuclear free was not over despite a serious broken promise by the McGowan Government on the key environmental issue.
Read More SharePerth turtle death sparks call for action on plastic pollution
June 10, 2017
A new coalition of community and environment groups has launched a new campaign calling on Western Australians and the State Government to take action on the rising tide of plastic pollution that is affecting...
Read More ShareMore than 120 community eco-events registered for Eco May
May 19, 2017
Throughout the month of May, Western Australia’s peak environment group the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) is promoting more than 120 eco-themed activities organised by community members and groups across the State.
Read More ShareMuja coal closure welcomed, must be the start of WA energy transformation
May 05, 2017
The State’s peak environment group has strongly welcomed the announcement by WA Energy Minister Ben Wyatt that the Muja AB coal fired power station will be closed, while calling for a broader reform of...
Read More ShareMcGowan encouraged to proceed with plastic bag ban
May 02, 2017
Western Australia’s peak environment group has strongly welcomed Environment Minister Stephen Dawson’s support for a statewide plastic bag ban, and the rapid introduction of a recycling refund scheme for cans and bottles. The Conservation...
Read More ShareRoe 8 revelations must be investigated by a Royal Commission
March 30, 2017
The Conservation Council of WA (CCWA) and community groups opposed to the Roe 8 Highway have re-stated their call for a Royal Commission into the project, following revelations that Barnett Ministers were advised against...
Read More ShareEnvironmental issues decisive in election: must form major part of McGowan’s fresh approach
March 13, 2017
WA’s peak conservation group has congratulated Labor Leader Mark McGowan and his team for the election result on Saturday, which was helped by major environmental campaigns and broad community sentiment against the Barnett Government...
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