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Image showing 37 hectares lost from flooding in Danggu Geikie Gorge.
Image showing 37 hectares lost from flooding in Danggu Geikie Gorge.

Kimberley national parks tourism season update

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and joint management partners plan to safely re-open the Kimberley’s national parks and conservation areas to visitors, as the region continues its recovery from unprecedented flooding in January.

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25 community groups shared $280,000 in grants. Photo by Erinna Ford, courtesy of Perth NRM
25 community groups shared $280,000 in grants. Photo by Erinna Ford, courtesy of Perth NRM

Catchment program celebrates 25 years of community projects

Twenty-five community groups are set to share $280,000 in grants and deliver 57 conservation projects in the Swan Canning catchment thanks to the latest round of the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program.

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Ningaloo Coast now has a resilience strategy
Ningaloo Coast now has a resilience strategy

World first climate resilience strategy for the Ningaloo Coast

Western Australia's spectacular Ningaloo Coast has become the first World Heritage site across the globe to finalise a resilience strategy to adapt to climate change.

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Vegetation along the Upper Canning River
Vegetation along the Upper Canning River

Funding for Swan and Canning rivers foreshore restoration

  • Up to $1.5 million funding available for a range of foreshore rehabilitation projects
  • Applications now open for WA Government's Riverbank Program

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The Mangrove Cove all abilities nature play area
The Mangrove Cove all abilities nature play area

New accessible nature play area unveiled in Bunbury

A new interactive nature playground has officially opened in the heart of Bunbury, with wheelchair accessibility for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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New Collie campground and facilities
New Collie campground and facilities

New attractions boost Collie’s status as tourism destination

A new campground and picnic area has officially opened at Collie's Lake Kepwari, completing a $5.8 million transformation to lure tourists to the South-West town.

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Aboriginal Ranger Program continues to deliver
Aboriginal Ranger Program continues to deliver

Aboriginal Ranger Program Round Five recipients announced

More than $10 million will be shared by 17 Aboriginal organisations across Western Australia in Round Five of the McGowan Government's Aboriginal Ranger Program.

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Mark Webb
Mark Webb

DBCA Director General retires after four decades of public service

Environment Minister Reece Whitby has congratulated Mark Webb who is retiring as Director General of the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA).

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Vegetation along the Upper Canning River
Vegetation along the Upper Canning River

Swan Canning Riverpark to benefit from revegetation program

Perth's iconic rivers will benefit from a major revegetation program to improve conditions along the foreshore.

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Penguin Island
Penguin Island

Additional management measures to protect little penguins on Penguin Island

On 26 August 2022 the Minister for Environment announced additional management measures to protect little penguins at Penguin Island.

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