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Green bins will soon be collected off the streets of Margaret River after a year-long FOGO service hiatus.

FOGO To GoPremiumMargaret River FOGO service to return

Green bins will soon be collected off the streets of Margaret River after a year-long hiatus of its Food Organics Garden Organics waste service. 

Craig Duncan

Aerial view of the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse

Climate ChangePremiumShire joins calls to make emitters pay climate damages

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has joined growing calls to make fossil fuel companies pay for their climate damage, saying the rising costs on local governments are becoming unsustainable.

Craig Duncan

A white-bellied frog.

Frog-tastic fundingPremiumSouth West NRM continues efforts to save tiny frogs

With the South West expected to enter another long, dry summer, a conservation group is pushing on with efforts to save a fragile species of frog.

Craig Duncan

The response from emergency services was massive.

EnergyCommentsPremiumWoodside vows to personally sue stink bomb activists

The energy giant is pushing ahead with civil action against climate activists who forced the evacuation of its Perth headquarters - and is trying to find out if any others were involved so they too can be sued.

Rebecca Le May

Western ringtial possums using a rope crossing over the Wilman Wadandi Highway.

EnvironmentPremiumWildlife crossing success will not see major rollout

While wildlife crossings over the Wilman Wadandi Highway have “exceeded expectations”, it seems unlikely the technology will extend across existing roadways. 

Craig Duncan

Drought is a major driver of farmers’ mental stress.

Climate ChangePremiumLess than average rainfall expected over winter in SW

The South West could be in for another brutal summer with the Bureau Of Meteorology expecting less than average rainfall over winter for the region. 

Craig Duncan

The waterway around Australind Jetty.

Healthy EstuariesPremiumSouth West farmers encouraged to apply for a new program

South West grazing farmers are encouraged to apply for a new program helping cut fertiliser costs, lift productivity and protect local waterways.

Craig Duncan

A new report from WA’s leading conservation group is calling for sweeping nature law reforms across the State.

EnvironmentPremiumBack from the Brink report calls for nature law changes

A new report from WA’s leading conservation group is calling for sweeping nature law reforms across the State to help keep WA’s threatened species from extinction. 

Craig Duncan

Dino Otranto aid the company was ‘not attacking competition’ and he lashed out at CMEWA chief executive Aaron Morey.

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‘Look in own backyard’: Minister’s dig at FMG’s green push

Resources Minister Madeleine King took a thinly-veiled swipe at Andrew Forrest’s efforts to champion Fortescue’s green credentials and suggested where the billionaire should instead focus his energies.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

A colossal shipment of wind farm blades has landed at the Port of Bunbury, ready to be transported to the Wheatbelt.

Renewable EnergyPremiumColossal shipment of wind farm blades lands at Bunbury Port

A colossal shipment of wind farm blades has landed at Bunbury, ready to be transported to the Wheatbelt. 

Craig Duncan

The Harvey River Restoration Taskforce has removed more than 3000 invasive yabbies from the Harvey River in recent weeks.

EnvironmentPremiumTaskforce evict invasive yabbies and protect riverbanks

Over the past month the Harvey River Restoration Taskforce have been hitting the banks of the Harvey River, removing weeds, installing protections and evicting yabbies from the waterway. 

Craig Duncan

Curtin University has been progressing Australia’s transition to renewable energy since 2022 through the Curtin Institute for Energy Transition.

EducationVideoCommentsPremiumEnergy transition experts wary of Government projects

The Cook Government has committed $1.4 billion to fund clean energy projects across WA’s south west. But energy experts from Curtin University are waiting to see the impacts. 

Eliana Hullett

South West Natural Resource Management is hosting a final workshop for its community resilience network as fears of an even more brutal summer loom.

Climate ChangePremiumState Government looking to abandon emission targets

The State Government is looking to abandon emission targets, claiming the globe would be the overall “winner” as WA’s emission rise.  

Craig Duncan

The Shire of Waroona has pushed an alternative position on climate change to peak body WALGA.

Climate ChangePremiumWaroona and Harvey weigh in on WALGA climate policy

Last month, several local governments reviewed the WA Local Government Association’s new draft climate change advocacy position including the shires of Waroona and Harvey. 

Craig Duncan

Discussions on climate change and emissions are heating up around the State.

Climate Change PremiumClimate discussion heating up around the State

A discussion around emissions is heating up across the State this month, with several local government’s weighing in on how best to manage WA’s greenhouse contributions. 

Craig Duncan

Synergy’s $500 million Scott River Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, pushing the energy project closer to development.   

Renewable EnergyPremiumControversial Scott River wind farm gets go-ahead

Synergy’s $500 million Scott River Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, pushing the controversial energy project closer to development.   

Craig Duncan

Little Beach in Albany.

Climate ChangePremiumCouncil push back on WALGA’s weak draft climate policy

A South West shire’s decision to push back on the WALGA’s draft climate policy sparked a passionate debate within the community, with one ratepayer demanding the shire president’s resignation.

Craig Duncan

Conservation legend Bob Brown is sharing his story of defiance, hope and empathy at Margaret River’s upcoming Readers and Writers festival.

Readers and Writers FestivalPremiumBob Brown shares story of defiance at South West festival

Conservation legend Bob Brown is sharing his story of defiance, hope and empathy at Margaret River’s upcoming Readers and Writers festival.

Craig Duncan

Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery

Emissions PremiumAlcoa’s Mercury emissions reach new height at Wagerup

The emissions of a South West refinery have been put under the microscope with mercury pollution reaching a record high in recent years. 

Craig Duncan

The Reflections Mural at Wellington Dam in Collie by artist Guido Van Helten.

‘Serious Conversation’PremiumClimate action missing in ‘conversation’ on water security

The State Government has been urged to get serious on climate change after launching a new document aiming to spark ‘conversation’ around WA’s long-term water security.

Craig Duncan

South West NRM has received a funding top-up of $57,750 to protec the white-bellied frog.

Funding LifelinePremiumFrog saving project continues to hop along with new funding

An ongoing project to save the critically endangered white bellied frog is continuing to hop along thanks to a major funding top-up

Craig Duncan

Protesters calling for an end to forest mining made the shape of a cockatoo in Forrest Place.

March For Forests PremiumWA join calls to end deforestation in nationwide protests

Several thousand stood in the centre of Perth, Margaret River and Albany last Sunday, their voices loud and their message clear — end forest mining.

Craig Duncan

Griffin Coal Collie

Climate ChangePremiumUpper house lock in Collie’s coal mine extension

The Upper House have locked in a five year extension on Collie’s Griffith Coal Mine, leading opposition members to question WA’s renewable future.

Craig Duncan

Lancelin Sands Hotel owner Glen Trebilcock has taken matters into own hands in the fight against beach erosion.

Sands of timeVideoCommentsIconic WA pub fights for survival as sea closes in

A pub owner has been forced to take matters into his own hands to protect his livelihood. SEE THE VIDEO

Oliver Lane