Shark alert for Kelp Beds Beach near Esperance after multiple sightings
A shark warning has been issued for a popular beach near Esperance. The alert was issued for Kelp…
Conservationists slam ‘pointless’ federal regulator’s long-awaited draft to crack down on rat bait poisoning of wildlife
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has released its draft plan to restrict some rat and…
‘Integrity’ of environmental approvals questioned in WA government’s attempt to balance nature and industry in new laws
Western Australia’s beautiful natural environment creates a perennial headache for governments: how to balance environmental protection with the…
Blue whale calf numbers rise after slow migration start along WA’s south west coast
Researchers are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief as a late run of mother and calf blue…
Photographer Lyn Alcock captures wild antics of Dryandra’s numbat population over 20 years
After 20 years photographing the endangered marsupials of Dryandra Woodland in Western Australia’s South West, Lyn Alcock has…
Critically endangered night parrot captured by Martu rangers in east Pilbara
Rare footage of the critically endangered night parrot (Pezoporus occidentalis) has been captured by Martu rangers in the…
Gaming addiction treatment pioneer, botanist honoured at WA Australian of the Year awards
A psychiatrist who pioneered the country’s first gaming disorder clinic at a public hospital has been named the…
Sawfish found with rostrum cut off on Port Hedland beach sparks anger
A sawfish found dead in Port Hedland with its rostrum, or “saw”, cut off has sparked anger in…
Plan to save sacred Millstream aquifer welcomed amid water sustainability concerns
The Pilbara’s Yindjibarndi Nation has welcomed a new partnership with the West Australian government around the Millstream aquifer,…
Christmas Island shrew declared extinct after decades without a sighting
A leading researcher has described the extinction of the Christmas Island shrew as “another stain” on Australia’s environmental…
Possible space junk found near Western Australian mine site
Suspected space debris is believed to have crashed near a WA mine site, with the Australian Transport Safety…
Ascot racecourse: Female jockey changerooms get huge $725,000 upgrade
Female jockeys at Ascot Racecourse will now be able to benefit from a major facilities upgrade unveiled at…