A mass stranding event at Upstart Bay resulting in about 80 adult greens coming ashore dead and dying. All the turtles were healthy prior to beaching with good fat levels so clearly not starving. Pathology and histology shows nothing. Combined with ongoing turtle deaths in and around Gladstone, the trend is a major concern. Dead...
Category: NEWSLETTERS
BUTCHER BIRDS – GLORIOUS SONGSTERS
Every morning our family is greeted by butcher birds waiting for breakfast. We live in an area which is a year round home range for the birds and we only feed small amounts so that they are not dependent. But such joy ! Each bird has a personality of its own. ” Flut” as I’ve...
US GROUPS LEGAL CHALLENGE OVER GREAT BARRIER REEF
For Immediate Release, August 2, 2012 Contact: Sarah Uhlemann, Center for Biological Diversity, (206) 327-2344 Doug Norlen, Pacific Environment, (202) 465-1650 Teri Shore, Turtle Island Restoration Network, (707) 934-7081 Lawsuit Launched Against Multi-billion-dollar U.S. Subsidy of Fossil Fuel Projects in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Facilities Would Threaten Sea Turtles, Other Endangered Species SAN FRANCISCO— Three...
JAMES PRICE POINT WA DISASTER FOR WHALES
The WA government recently gave the initial go-ahead to Woodside Pty Ltd to develop a massive gas hub at James Price Point. Imagine this. 1500 ships a year servicing the gas hub. That’s four ships a day, 28 ships a week in a pristine area with very little shipping traffic. This development is nothing short...
AUSTRALIANS FOR ANIMALS AND GLADSTONE PORTS CORPORATION MISLEADING POLL
National animal rights group dredges up poll complaint. QUEENSLAND TELEGRAPH. By John Mikkelsen AN environmental animal rights group has expressed serious concerns over aspects of the massive Gladstone Harbour dredging program, including a misleading media release claiming most Australians supported the dredging project. Co-ordinator of Australians for Animals Inc, Sue Arnold, has complained to both...
Australians for Animals is Gearing Up!
Dear Friends, Thanks for your continued interest, actions and support. As a result we’re gearing up even further! Our campaigns are becoming more directed and efficient, our website is being continually improved and like many passionate activist organisations, our Social Media reach is increasing dramatically. AFA aims to highlight those issues that are neglected by...
AFA July 2012 Newsletter – Out Now!
Our July 2012 Newsletter can be downloaded here by clicking the link below. DOWNLOAD JULY 2012 NEWSLETTER (PDF 2.5MB) Articles include: STOP ANIMAL CRUELTY – A push for more Animal Welfare inspectors on the Far North Coast. Australia Sells Out on Whales at Panama IWC Meeting. St Vincents & the Grenadines. Australia supports Whaling Quota....
Gladstone Marine Catastrophy
Sue Arnold Gladstone is probably a writeoff. A sacrifice on the altar of Australia’s destiny as a gigantic quarry. It’s heart breaking to witness the devastation wreaked on the magnificent harbour, wetlands and surrounding islands. In 26 years of environmental activism, I haven’t seen such a monumental environmental and social tragedy. The Gladstone saga qualifies as an international environmental emergency because it threatens the World Heritage status of...
AFA FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER
GLADSTONE – GREAT BARRIER REEF DISASTER As the reports of sick and diseased fish, sharks, rays, dolphins, dugongs and other critters became increasingly urgent, Australians for Animals Committee took the decision to bite the bullet and take on Gladstone and the impacts of the coal seam gas industry on the Great Barrier Reef as a major...