A quarter of a century later the fight to save the river flows on

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Posted on November 24, 2023

The environmental movement in Australia has its seminal creation stories: the Franklin Blockade, the various forest wars, the fights to make Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage areas.

But one that is often overlooked is the ongoing quest to keep Martuwarra – the Kimberley’s Fitzroy River catchment – running healthy and free.

New report warns any additional water extraction puts Martuwarra Fitzroy River at risk

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A new scientific report released today warns that the Western Australia Government must hold firm on its commitment to no new dams and no further...

More than 50,000 call for stronger plan to protect the Martuwarra Fitzroy River

June 30, 2026

As public consultation closes on the WA Government’s draft Fitzroy–Derby water plan, the Kimberley: Like Nowhere Else alliance says the Government has a clear opportunity...