Environmental Issues In Australia

There are many environmental issues in Australia that need to be addressed. Some of the major ones of current concern include deforestation / land clearing, climate change, water runoff, over-fishing, population / consumption / waste disposal, wildlife / fauna conservation,  and fracking.

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Victoria’s eastern native forests 
Dear EcoMarlee, I have often written to you about logging happening in forests where it shouldn’t be — in old growth or Critically Endangered forests. …

Wonnerup Beach Busselton Western Australia Beach Erosion 
The winter weather is eroding Wonnerup Beach, north of Busselton WA. These photo's were taken on 18 August 2017, showing the extent of the erosion. …

Barrabup forest Nannup WA Logging 
As I was driving through the small country town of Nannup the other day (July 2017) and enjoying the fresh air and surrounding areas of forest and thinking …

Acheron Valley 115km North East Melbourne Victoria 
Victoria faces lots of problems with their logging of forests causing loss of wildlife / native animals and damage to the environment. In a recent newspaper …

Great Australian Bight threatened by oil and gas companies 
The Great Australian Bight off the southern coast of Australia is under threat from several oil and gas companies seeking to exploit it's resources …

Dwellingup Darling Range South of Perth Western Australia Bauxite Mining 
Bauxite mining on the Darling Range also known as the Darling Scarp has a long history in Western Australia. In 1976 Alcoa built near Dwellingup the Huntly …

South West Western Australia fracking gasfields threat 
Fracking in the South West of WA. Hydraulic fracturing to release gas underground by mining companies is not only an Australia wide threat but also around …

Augusta Western Australia weed spraying program 
Not sure if others in Augusta are concerned about the Augusta Margaret River Shire Council weed and grass spraying program around town? Do see council …

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