New moves on Koala protection – but Berejiklian government must do more
The NSW government’s new koala policy released today very partially improves protection of this iconic species but must go further, environmentalists said today.
Sydney's Koalas - last chance as election looms
As the political parties battle for western Sydney seats with promises of new national koala parks - 20 environment and animal welfare groups have called on western Sydney state and federal MPs to take action to save Sydney’s koalas by ensuring Koala habitat and corridors are safeguarded before planned massive residential subdivisions.
Will Gladys Save Sydney's Koalas?
Total Environment Centre gave provisional support today for the NSW state government’s recently announced $20 million private land purchase program which is intended to preserve critical koala habitat.
Ian Kiernan: heroic, determined, inspiring
The passing of Ian Kiernan is a great loss to the Australian community.
Teen Trashionistas Make Waste a Winner
Two post-apocalyptic catwalk parades of trashion couture made a huge impact on hundreds of students from around Sydney, and impressed the judging panel drawn from across the environment campaigning and fashion sectors, at the WASTE NOT - Mash It Up! Launch at Sydney Olympic Park during the annual Youth Eco Summit on September 4th.
Council Offsets Koalas For Cash
Unmitigated bush clearing is being green-washed with a conservation “offset” on Campbelltown Council’s watch at the Council owned Noorumba Nature Reserve, said Total Environment Centre today. It represents a serious threat to the already endangered local koala population.
PREMIER RESPONDS TO SYDNEY’S LIVEABILITY CRISIS - KEY TESTS
The NSW Premier has announced a new green spaces policy today including new funding, with future programs in the wings. The policy is being interpreted as a response to Sydney’s “liveability” crisis by TEC and dozens of community groups that have been campaigning for a halt to the decimation of thousands of trees and many parks in recent years.