News
New report warns any additional water extraction puts Martuwarra Fitzroy River at risk
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 surface-water extraction from the National Heritage listed Martuwarra Fitzroy River,...
More than 50,000 call for stronger plan to protect the Martuwarra Fitzroy River
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 to deliver a stronger final plan that properly protects the...
The end of Australia last free river?
The fight over the Martuwarra (Fitzroy) River is often described as a debate about water. It is that, but only in the narrowest sense. More truthfully, it is a struggle over who gets to decide...
Rock out to the sounds of the Martuwarra
Want to listen to the sounds of the Martuwarra in the car, or at your desk? We've put together a Spotify playlist for you to spend time with the Martuwarra for a while. Some tracks...
Protect the Martuwarra Fitzroy River before it becomes the next Murray Darling
A warning from Rob McBride - a grazier at Tolarno Station on the Darling (Barka) River in NSW.
Claude's story
Claude Carter is a Gooniyandi leader from Bawoorrooga, near Fitzroy Crossing. Claude has worked hard to build and support his community, including access to water. In this video, Claude speaks about why groundwater matters. For...
Kankawa Nagarra (Olive's) story
Kankawa Nagarra (Olive), a Bunuba Traditional Owner, speaks about the deep importance of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, water, and living environment.
New Water Plan must prevent the Martuwarra Fitzroy River becoming WA’s Murray Darling disaster
A state government plan for the Kimberley’s Martuwarra Fitzroy River must prevent destructive over-extraction of vital groundwater to ensure it does not become ‘WA’s Murray-Darling disaster’. As the final public consultation stage of a decade-long...
WA must prioritise protection of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, alliance warns
An alliance of key conservation groups is warning that Western Australia is approaching a critical decision point for the future of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River, urging the State Government to put protection of the river,...
A look back at 2025 for the Martuwarra
From award-winning film screenings, to exhibitions, events, billboards, and postcards delivered straight into the hands of decision makers, it has been an important and exciting year for the Martuwarra Fitzroy River. Underpinning it all has been your continued support...
A holiday card for the Martuwarra
We’re sending a holiday card to the WA Premier and Water Minister to call on them to protect the Kimberley’s mighty Martuwarra Fitzroy River.
Will you help us send a strong message by adding your name?
World Sawfish Day 2025
Happy World Sawfish Day!
Now is the moment to make your voice count for the critically endangered freshwater sawfish, and their last global stronghold – the Kimberley's Martuwarra Fitzroy River.
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