Locals from Onslow and Exmouth are being encouraged to ‘save the date’ for upcoming community information sessions that are part of the planning process for the proposed Exmouth Gulf Marine Park. 
 

Albany's favourite tourism attractions have received a major boost as part of a $11 million State Government investment to enhance visitor infrastructure and safeguard the region's natural environment.

Construction is complete and Stage 2 of the Dwellingup Mountain Bike Trail network is now officially open for riding.

Five community organisations will share $500,000 to improve feral cat management in Western Australia thanks to the Cook Government's Feral Cat Management Grant program.

Last month, 10 students from Curtin University volunteered and joined forces with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA) to clean up 25km of coastline along the Jurien Bay Marine Park over five days.

The Cook Government has signed a landmark Indigenous Land Use Agreement with the Miriuwung Gajerrong Corporation, securing the protection of Country with outstanding biodiversity conservation and cultural values in the East Kimberley.

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.