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Days away from a state election and light years away from federal responsibility
Monday 6 March 2017
Media Release
National and state environment groups have described the recent federal conditional approval of the Mulga Rock uranium project in West Australia as irresponsible fast-tracking.
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Protecting WA's Environment is Protecting Our Future Forum
Political candidates in the Western Australian election will be given the opportunity to speak to their environmental policy at a forum to be held on the 2nd of March at Perth Town...
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Tim Winton calls on Western Australians to vote for a Frack Free Future
Iconic multi-award winning Western Australian author Tim Winton has joined with Frack Free Future to highlight the risks of gas fracking in the lead up to the State election.
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Liberal’s cynical attack on WA renewable energy will backfire with voters
Western Australia’s peak environment group has warned that the Liberal party’s attack on renewable energy - involving full page ads in community newspapers and ‘robo-calls’ to voters in marginal seats - is...
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Expert forum to explore potential for WA Renewable Energy Transition
The RenewWA alliance, Conservation Council of WA, and Curtin University will hold a public forum this evening with international renewable energy and new industry development expert Professor Peter Droege, to discuss the...
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Health academic warns of fracking’s impact on public health in WA
An internationally renowned health academic is to argue for a cessation of the unconventional gas and fracking industry until risks to public health and environment can be proven not to occur.
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West Australians to be denied new jobs and cheaper, cleaner power without Renewable Energy Target
Households and businesses will be denied the benefits of cheaper and cleaner electricity, and the State will miss out on new jobs and investment if the next State Government does not introduce...
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Faith leaders unite to voice concerns on fracking in WA
Religious leaders are uniting to warn about the dangers of fracking ahead of a public forum to be held next week at St George’s Cathedral, Perth.
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Climate Consensus Statement welcomed by WA’s peak environment group
Western Australia’s peak environment group has welcomed the release of a Climate Consensus Statement supported by a broad alliance of groups including farmers, churches, unions, and doctors. The groups are asking all...
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Doctors, faith groups, farmers, unions join forces ahead of election in state’s broadest coalition on climate change in history
A diverse group of 40 signatories representing Western Australian health professionals, religious leaders, farmers, renewable industry experts, environmentalists, and unions are today launching a joint statement calling on all parties leading into...
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Environment Groups Join to Release Election Priorities
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...
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The Leeuwin Group calls all parties to support an Environment Court in Western Australia
Emeritus Professor John Bailey, the convenor of the Leeuwin Group of Concerned Scientists, said, “Recent Court findings and Government decisions have demonstrated that WA needs to join the rest of the country...
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Hills producer worried about fracking threat to water supply
A local producer is warning about the dangers posed to food security and tourism by fracking as the industry prepares to roll-out operations across the state, including the Swan Valley.
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Yeelirrie approval sets dangerous extinction precedent
State and national environment groups condemn yesterday’s decision by the Environment Minister to approve the Yeelirrie uranium mine, which the EPA recommended be rejected in August 2016.
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Local mums concerned about fracking threat to health
A local family is warning about the dangers posed to health by fracking as the industry prepares to roll-out operations across the state, including close to the metro area.
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Wiluna uranium plans a long way from a done deal
Media Release – 10/01/17 State and National Environment groups have raised concerns and alarm at the fast-tracking of uranium mine assessments by the State Government ahead of the WA election, following the...
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Roe 8 opponents vow to continue fight for wetlands despite court loss
Opponents of the Perth Freight Link and Roe 8 toll road have vowed to maintain their fight to hold the Barnett Government to account over irreversible impacts on endangered wildlife.
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Roe 8 Opponents Receive Major Boost in Battle to Halt Wetlands Destruction
Growing community opposition to Roe 8, the first component of the Perth Freight Link, received a major boost today with Labor leader Mark McGowan committing to axe the project if elected and...
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Uranium plans at Mulga face a Rocky future
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...
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Community groups undeterred by Roe 8 High Court decision
Members of the community gathered outside the High Court in Perth this morning, supporting Save Beeliar Wetlands in their bid to challenge the first stage of the $1.9 billion Perth Freight Link...
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New EPA policy caves to industry pressure on climate and carbon pollution
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...
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Minister rejects uranium companies appeal
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...
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Government and Traditional Owners choose protection over mining for natural wonder
Conservation groups today congratulated the State Government and Dambimangari Traditional Owners in the Kimberley for the creation of the new Lalang-garram Horizontal Falls Marine Park.
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From the bush to the board room
Community leaders and Traditional Owners opposing uranium mine proposals on Aboriginal lands this week bring their struggle to protect culture and country to Perth.
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