May 8, 2009
The following report, released today, vindicates the position of Save The Kimberley, underlining the long term benefits to the nation – including jobs and revenue – when we conserve regions of outstanding national and global significance. Save The Kimberley calls for World Heritage status for the Kimberley, not turning large areas of this magnificent region [...]
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Environment, Government, Press release, Science/Research, Tourism by admin
March 18, 2009
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Environment, General information, Science/Research, Tourism by admin
March 2, 2009
Some of those who are so greatly concerned about Australia’s economy have a major flaw in their thinking when it comes to their plans to exploit the northwest for her natural resources. The vehemently pro-industry lobby should consider the value in today’s — and future — dollars that those same natural areas can provide alternative [...]
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Industry, Tourism by Meredith-author
February 20, 2009
On Saturday, February 7th, Federal Minister for Tourism and Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson, made a brief visit to Broome. Although he arrived on short notice, Ferguson was met by an enthusiastic group of concerned citizens (approx. 40 people) who wished to discuss the implications of building an industrial precinct for LNG processing [...]
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Environment, Government, Tourism by Meredith-author
February 16, 2009
If you’re wondering what’s going on with all these politicians whizzing in and out of Broome, then you are not alone. Colin Barnett, Brendon Grylls and now Martin Ferguson. Their mission: To sell to Broome a Pilbara class industrial precinct.
Their combined knowledge of the Kimberley matches their combined stay time in Broome, which [...]
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Actions, Government, Tourism by admin
January 26, 2009
In its contemplation of where to pipe its Browse basin gas reserves to the WA coastline Woodside has the opportunity to set the benchmark in regards to its environmental impact.
As it currently stands Woodside already has a significant industrial footprint in the Pilbara. To duplicate this again in the Kimberley is pure insanity, especially when [...]
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Environment, Industry, Tourism by Kevin Blatchford