News and Media
Conservationists are angry over the Federal Government’s decision to allow oil drilling off Margaret River in Western Australia. They want a ban on exploration. http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s2902247.htm
The federal government has assured green groups it is committed to protecting marine environments despite opening up vast swathes of ocean for petroleum exploration. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/oil-leases-wont-harm-environment-govt-20100518-vb4t.html
A HUGE area 83km off the Margaret River coast has been approved for oil drilling, despite the region being earmarked to become a marine sanctuary. http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/margaret-river-oil-search-approved/story-e6frg2r3-1225867784501
The Federal Resources Minister has approved an area off the coast of Margaret River for petroleum exploration… http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/05/17/2902074.htm
HUNDREDS of people from all walks of life rallied in Margaret River on Saturday, and their message was loud and clear – marine sanctuaries; not oil rigs. http://www.margaretrivermail.com.au/news/local/news/general/no-oil-rigs-here/1828022.aspx
Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson says any proposal to drill for oil off the South West coast would have to clear all environmental hurdles. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/13/2871023.htm
The Federal Government is considering allowing companies to drill for oil in a section of ocean off the Margaret River coast which has been earmarked for inclusion in a planned marine sanctuary. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/mp/7048192/margaret-river-faces-oil-search
Leading WA marine scientists have pleaded with the State Government to protect a big section of the Kimberley coast and include substantial sanctuary zones in the proposed Camden Sound marine park http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/wa/6962224/experts-campaign-for-wa-whale-sanctuaries/
SCARBOROUGH Beach is a sounding board for marine conservation this morning with hundreds of people taking part in the first Sandcastles for Sanctuaries competition. http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/sandcastles-for-sanctuaries-competition-on-scarborough-beach/story-e6frg15c-1225843362553
A new report has found there would be significant economic benefits associated with the creation of large marine sanctuaries in Western Australia’s south. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/05/2837299.htm
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