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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Hidden treasures of the south west: protecting WA’s peatlands

Tucked among the forests, heathlands and granite peaks of Western Australia’s south west are some of the state’s most remarkable…

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Mimbi Caves campground expansion in the North West

A major expansion of the Mimbi Caves Campground in the Kimberley is opening soon, increasing capacity to 35 campsites…

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Discover WA’s backyard: the iconic Gloucester Tree is open again

Looking for your next WA adventure? One of the State’s most iconic national park experiences is back. The Gloucester…

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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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Midwest conservation partnership strengthens conservation outcomes

A new three-year conservation partnership has been launched to support biodiversity and protect threatened species in the Watheroo region, approximately…

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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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A new way to experience WA’s first national park

Visitors to John Forrest National Park can now enjoy an elevated perspective of one of its outstanding natural features, with…

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