Kimberley marine parks
Conservationists have welcomed the latest step from the Federal Government towards establishing marine reserves off the Kimberley coast.
View ArticleXmas Island's amazing underwater world
The Underwater Festival has produced some stunning photos of the island's marine life.
View ArticleMargaret River offshore drilling lease approved
Environmentalists have expressed disappointment at the approval of a new offshore oil drilling lease off the coast of Margaret River in an area earmarked as a potential marine sanctuary.
View ArticleConservation groups call for connected marine park network
A new report released by two conservation groups claims Australia is not doing enough to protect the habitat of threatened marine animals.
View ArticleBarrgana lecture 2010 Richard Costin
Come on a journey along the Kimberley coast watching the magnificent whales, corals and spectacular landscapes.
View ArticleAustralia's 2nd largest marine park created
The WA government has announced plans to create new Kimberley wilderness parks. There will be four new marine parks, a new national park and additional land conservation reserves which will cover an...
View ArticleConservationists slam new marine park
Conservationists are concerned that the new marine park announced today by the state government will do little to protect marine life. The new Kimberley park will be Australia's second largest,...
View ArticleOil spill report sparks call to bolster marine protection
A conservation group is calling on the Federal Government to better protect Australia's oceans and coasts after the release of a report into the country's worst oil spills.
View ArticleMarine park submissions flow in
The Environment Department has received more than 1,300 submissions from members of the public regarding the proposed Camden Sound Marine Park.
View ArticleGreen group wants Ningaloo drilling bid axed
The Conservation Council of Western Australia says the Federal Government should abandon, rather than closely scrutinise, a drilling proposal off the Ningaloo Reef in the state's north-west.
View ArticleDinosaur footprints or environmental footprints?
The Kimberley region of Western Australia has remained unspoiled for millennia. Tony Burke should recognise its value and add it to the heritage register.
View ArticleSpotlight falls on Kimberley coastal issues
Scientists, traditional owners and resources companies will gather in Perth today to discuss the future of the Kimberley coastline and waters.
View ArticlePlanning continues for Roebuck Bay marine park
Western Australia's Environment Minister says Roebuck Bay is on track to become a marine park, despite the fact that no new funding was allocated to the cause in last week's state budget.
View ArticleFishers see balance in marine park plan
Fishermen in north-west Western Australia are studying the detail of the Federal Government's northern marine park proposal but say early indications suggest it will not jeopardise their industry.
View ArticleRowley Shoals oil and gas exploration controversy
Environment groups say a government decision to invite gas and oil exploration just three nautical miles from the Rowley Shoals puts one of the world's most pristine reefs at risk. They say the balance...
View ArticleRural Report for Northern WA: Friday April 20th 2012
Camden Sound Marine Park to ban commercial fishing, using military technology in the war on weeds, Canarvon growers want tougher biosecurity and BHP and FMG production down in first quarter.
View ArticleKimberley marine park to force out fishermen
Commercial fishermen who operate in Camden Sound, about 300 kilometres north-east of Broome, could be forced out as the Western Australian Government turns the area into a marine park.
View ArticleTrawlers allowed in new Kimberley marine park
Conservation groups have heralded the State Government's announcement of Camden Sound Marine Park as a significant win for the Kimberley.
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