http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases en-au http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/end-of-japanese-whaling-may-be A major review of Japanese government spending could spell the end to whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, according to Greenpeace, after the review committee proposed massive cuts in subsidies to a body which funds the so-called scientific whaling research programme. Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/end-of-japanese-whaling-may-be http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/greenpeace-case-adjourned The case against Greenpeace in the Mackay District Court has been adjourned until December 16th. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/greenpeace-case-adjourned http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/deforestation/indonesia-suspends-licence-to Greenpeace welcomes today’s decision by Indonesia’s Forest Minister, Mr. Zulkifli Hasan, to temporarily stop paper giant Asia Pacific Resources International Holding Limited (APRIL) from destroying the carbon-rich forest peatlands of Indonesia’s Kampar Peninsula, Sumatra. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/deforestation/indonesia-suspends-licence-to http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/whaling-fleet-departs-under-a Following a week of potentially crippling budgetary reviews and a visit from US President Barack Obama,Japan's whaling fleet crept out of port at 10am today (12noon AEDT). Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/whaling-fleet-departs-under-a http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/african-human-rights-activist On becoming Greenpeace International Executive Director, prominent human rights activist Dr. Kumi Naidoo today warned world leaders that there can be no excuse for not attending the upcoming UN Copenhagen Climate Summit and agreeing a fair, ambitious and binding treaty to save the climate. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/african-human-rights-activist http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/new-health-evidence-sparks-cal A type of genetically engineered (GE) corn approved for human consumption in Australia has now been linked to increased risk of developing chronic kidney and heart disease. High Lysine corn LY038 was also withdrawn from commercial development in Europe because of safety concerns. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:40:39 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/new-health-evidence-sparks-cal http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/new-south-wales-streaks-ahead The announcement of a gross feed-in tariff for solar power means New South Wales has leapfrogged every other state to become by far the most attractive market for solar panels in Australia. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/new-south-wales-streaks-ahead http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/greenpeace-to-release-1970-con Greenpeace is set to release an exclusive two-disc, re-mastered live recording, Amchitka - the 1970 Concert that launched Greenpeace, featuring Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and the late Phil Ochs. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/general/greenpeace-to-release-1970-con http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/groups-welcome-food-labelling A coalition of groups including Greenpeace, the Food Intolerance Network and Friends of the Earth has welcomed the announcement of an independent review into food labelling at the Food Regulation Ministerial Council meeting on Friday. The groups say Australian food labelling is much weaker than in European countries and that consumers have a right to meaningful information about the foods they are eating. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/groups-welcome-food-labelling http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/masterchef-writer-doctor-tal A practising GP/author, MasterChef celebrity chef, food writer and campaigner will discuss concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food with a focus on GE oils in a public forum as part of the Sydney International Food Festival today. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/masterchef-writer-doctor-tal http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/greenpeace-finds-honey-contami Greenpeace has found commercial beehives contaminated with genetically engineered (GE) canola pollen near Geelong. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/greenpeace-finds-honey-contami http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/growing-demand-for-non-genetic The decision by GrainCorp yesterday to reverse its decision to mix in genetically engineered (GE) canola with the main crop leaves a 12-month window of opportunity to stop the wholesale contamination of our food supply. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/growing-demand-for-non-genetic http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/arctic-could-be-free-of-summer As the minimum area of summer Arctic sea-ice extent was reported to have plummeted to the third-lowest level ever in recorded history [1], the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is hosting world-class sea ice expert Dr. Peter Wadhams, on a mission to conduct research into sea-ice loss in the Arctic Ocean, off the northeast coast of Greenland. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/arctic-could-be-free-of-summer http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-activists-arrested Just before midnight last night, two Greenpeace activists were arrested for cleaning up the streets of Canberra. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/greenpeace-activists-arrested http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/greenpeace-activists-free-mari Australian and Pacific activists from the Greenpeace ship Esperanza, freed marine life and confiscated fishing gear from a Korean longliner, MFV Oryong 717, in international waters of the Pacific proposed as a future marine reserve. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/greenpeace-activists-free-mari http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/more-than-30-000-australian-jo Visiting renewable energy expert, Sven Teske today launched a major report on green jobs, just as the Government is handed the opportunity to adopt the most proven policy in the world for boosting jobs in renewable energy. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/climate-change/more-than-30-000-australian-jo http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/last-days-for-submissions-to-g As the public consultation process for the WA government’s GE crop review draws to a close on Friday, a broad range of groups and individuals have already made submissions, from food industry leaders to mothers concerned about health issues. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/last-days-for-submissions-to-g http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/time-is-right-for-diplomatic-e Toru Suzuki, a Greenpeace anti-whaling activist facing up to 10 years in prison for exposing corruption in the Japanese whaling industry, is in Australia to discuss the opportunities the first real change of government in Japan for 50 years offers to end whaling in the Southern Ocean. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:43:37 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/whales/time-is-right-for-diplomatic-e http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/taiwanese-ships-caught-illegal Two Taiwanese longline tuna fishing vessels were yesterday caught by Greenpeace in the act of illegally transferring fish in Pacific waters. (1). Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/overfishing/taiwanese-ships-caught-illegal http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/japanese-set-to-reject-genetic The change of government in Japan is likely to have a significant impact on Australia’s canola exports, since the Democratic Party of Japan has pledged to implement stringent labelling of genetically engineered (GE) food, reflecting overwhelming Japanese distrust of genetically modified organisms. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.greenpeace.org/australia/news-and-events/media/releases/genetic-engineering/japanese-set-to-reject-genetic