Shark fishing ban extended in Fremantle
A City of Fremantle shark fishing ban has been extended across all town beaches after fears the practice is attracting…
Winter sprinkler switch-off begins
Residents are reminded to switch off the sprinklers for winter or risk a $100 fine. The Water Corporation’s winter sprinkler…
Coal put on the back burner at controverisal cement plant
A Munster cement company, that is the subject of dust and odour complaints, has failed to stop burning coal three…
Climate inaction a costly legacy
While climate policy was key on election day, Australia’s lack of investment in renewables will cost taxpayers billions to rectify…
Approval bungle shelves Carnarvon artificial reef
Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been wasted on an artificial reef that cannot be legally installed off the coast…
Small tornado hits WA’s South-West
Gale force winds, that topped 100km/h, slammed into Perth Sunday night as a “small tornado” hit the Wheatbelt town of…
Native plant push in bid to save dwindling water
Councils are slashing the cost of native plants in a bid for locals to save their water, as Perth’s water…
Endangered hawksbill turtles poor at navigating
How animals navigate across the ocean to isolated targets has perplexed researchers for more than 150 years, but new research…
Discovery of plant species will change the future of WA Wheatbelt farming
A South African plant is hoped to transform barren Wheatbelt dirt into fertilised soils. The plant, a legume called lebeckia,…
Mining is causing “irreparable” damage to WA forests: report
Massive portions of forests are being destroyed by mining and although there are efforts to rehabilitate the mined areas, it…