In a world-first breakthrough, scientists have used high-tech turtle trackers, complete with motion sensors, GPS and video cameras, to uncover exactly where and when flatback turtles go to feed and rest in Broome’s Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay Marine Park.

Western Australians have voiced strong support for protecting the Exmouth Gulf, with nearly 800 people – including locals from Exmouth and Onslow, and visitors – sharing insights into how they use and value the area.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is reviewing the list of approved native animal species under the Fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence.

The Cook Labor Government will establish a new marine park spanning the entire Exmouth Gulf to conserve and protect the globally significant marine habitat for generations to come.

Three more popular campgrounds managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in the South West are transitioning to online bookings and payment.

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has responded to a fish kill in the lower Swan River in the vicinity of Bicton, Point Walter, Mosman Park, Dalkeith and North Fremantle.

Popular Western Australian destination the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk recorded its highest visitation in two decades during 2024-25, welcoming 171,809 visitors.

The Environment Minister has joined Baiyungu and Yinnigurrura Traditional Owners to celebrate the formal creation of conservation reserves in the Gascoyne region.

A breeding program at a national park north of Perth is celebrating success with a new female koala already carrying a joey, 10 months after arriving.

More than 100 delegates including Traditional Owner groups, industry, government and community leaders have come together for the first time, in a united front to better protect and manage the Pilbara’s unique biodiversity. 

High levels of coral bleaching and mortality have been observed across thousands of kilometres of reef systems along the north-west atolls, Kimberley, Pilbara and northern-Gascoyne coasts, almost 12 months after a marine heatwave caused record breaking seawater temperatures.