New species of native bees discovered in Kings Park

Dr Kit Prendergast is passionate about discovering, understanding and protecting Western Australia’s remarkable native bee biodiversity. Across WA’s parks, bushland,…

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Funding available to help protect WA wildlife from bird flu

Up to $200,000 is available for community-led projects to strengthen Western Australia’s wildlife resilience against H5 bird flu. The…

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A remarkable return: young Southern Right Whale finds its way home

After spending more than two weeks in the Peel-Harvey Estuary, a juvenile Southern Right Whale safely made its way back…

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149 new marine species discovered in Australia’s Indian Ocean

A scientific expedition has revealed at least 149 previously unknown marine species living in the deep waters surrounding Christmas Island…

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Decades of ocean research helps shape future of marine conservation

For more than 20 years, Professor Jessica Meeuwig AM from The University of Western Australia (UWA) has been leading research…

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Visitor boardwalk upgrade for Shark Bay World Heritage Area

The reconstruction of the Hamelin Pool boardwalk in the Shark Bay World Heritage Area is underway, marking a significant milestone…

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Two WA beaches named in the World’s Best Beaches Top 50

Two Western Australian beaches have secured places among the world’s best, reinforcing the state’s international reputation for exceptional, unspoiled coastlines.

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CoastSnap citizen science project expands to Mettams Pool

CoastSnap is a global citizen science project helping communities around the world capture how coastlines change over time. All you…

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New visitor hub coming to Wellington National Park

A new $3 million kiosk is being built in Wellington National Park, with funding from the WA Government. Set beside…

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Young minds inspired by WA’s wildlife and flora

The WA Parks Foundation recently supported the Native Creative Station as part of the FRONT Family Festival in the Perth…

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