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One adult black swan with six cygnets
One adult black swan with six cygnets

Latest Riverbank funding projects announced

The Swan and Canning rivers are set to benefit from more than $1.4 million in new funding for foreshore restoration projects as part of the McGowan Government’s Riverbank Program.

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Dr Tony Tucker examines a turtle shell on a beach
Dr Tony Tucker examines a turtle shell on a beach

How flatback turtle skeletons can help save the living

Researchers from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and partners have been working to discover how flatback turtle skeletons can reveal more about the lives of Australia’s iconic turtle species.

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Yaloon, Maiyalam Marine Park
Yaloon, Maiyalam Marine Park

Three new marine parks in the Buccaneer Archipelago

The McGowan Government has established three new Kimberley marine parks in the Buccaneer Archipelago - with over a million hectares of conservation estate now created under the Plan for Our Parks initiative.

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Western Ground Parrot. Photo credit: DBCA
Western Ground Parrot. Photo credit: DBCA

Joint media statement - Support for WA's rarest bird

Researchers and volunteers have successfully relocated 7 of Australia's rarest birds as part of a threatened species partnership between the Western Australian and Australian Governments, non-government organisations and community volunteers.

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DBCA News

Joint media statement - Improving access to WA’s biodiversity information

A digital transformation of Western Australia's biodiversity data is ensuring information about native species and their habitat is easy to find and access to better support decision-making and conservation research.

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A Bardi Jawi ranger
A Bardi Jawi ranger

Aboriginal Ranger Program Round 4 recipients announced

Environment Minister Reece Whitby and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti have today announced the recipients of funding under Round 4 (Expansion Fund) of the McGowan Government's Aboriginal Ranger Program (ARP).

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Marmion Marine Park
Marmion Marine Park

Significant step forward for creation of Marmion Marine Park

The McGowan Government has appointed 12 members to the Community Reference Committee (CRC) for the review and proposed expansion of the Marmion Marine Park.

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DBCA News

Warlibirri National Park created in Plan for Our Parks milestone

The McGowan Government is pleased to announce the creation of the Warlibirri National Park, a milestone under the Plan for Our Parks initiative.

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DBCA News

Funding boost for Darling Range Wildlife Shelter

Environment Minister Reece Whitby has today presented a Lotterywest grant to the Darling Range Wildlife Shelter to further support its efforts in caring for sick or injured wildlife.

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Veiw of John Forrest National Park
Veiw of John Forrest National Park

Architect appointed for enhancement of WA’s oldest national park

Environment Minister Reece Whitby has today announced local architects Gresley Abas will design the new Park Centre that will become the focal point of John Forrest National Par

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