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2018 achievements
It's been a big year working to support the delivery of the Government’s election commitments — to create a marine park around the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and the long-term protection of the mighty Fitzroy...
Independent chair elected for Fitzroy River Management Plan
The Kimberley Like Nowhere Else Alliance has today welcomed the appointment of an independent chair to lead a process to ensure the delivery of the 2017 election commitment to protecting the Fitzroy River.
Sawfish Stories in Broome
We recently brought our popular 'Sawfish Stories' event to Broome where it was met with keen interest from the local community!
Adele Island included in Buccaneer Marine Park
At the 2017 state election, the incoming Labor Government committed to extending the Great Kimberley Marine Park to include the thousand islands of the Buccaneer Archipelago and the fringing coral reefs that surround them.
"Precious Fitzroy River should be Protected"
"Kimberley pipe-dreaming — again" by Martin Pritchard. Op Ed featured in The West Australian, pg 64 Opinion, September 28, 2018
Rigorous EPA assessment set for the Gogo dam
The Environmental Protection Authority has decided to do a comprehensive assessment of a proposed 50 billion litre dam and irrigation project at Gogo Station, citing strong community concerns as a reason.
Threatened Fitzroy Species
Did you know there are over 60 threatened species found in the Fitzroy River and its catchment? This includes iconic species such as Purple-crowned Fairy-wren, Gouldian Finch, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Quoll, Freshwater Crocodile, Northern River...
Industrial Agriculture & Dams Push for the Fitzroy
WA’s mighty Fitzroy River faces its biggest threat in decades. An extreme new plan has been released that would turn the National Heritage listed river into a massive Murray-Darling style industrial agriculture hub.
Traditional Owners Unite for the River
Today marked a historic moment for Traditional Owners along the Fitzroy River. Indigenous leaders from the newly formed Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council travelled to Perth to call for a stronger role in deciding the future of...
Sawfish Event a Success!
We recently held a sold-out event Sawfish Stories at the State Library in Perth and it was a great success! There was a buzzing atmosphere with over 160 supporters coming along to find out about...
Fish of the Fitzroy River
'A Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of the Kimberley' was launched yesterday. Half of the fish species featured in the book are found nowhere else on earth, including 18 species endemic to the Fitzroy River!
Unprecedented Moment in the Kimberley!
Today was a huge moment for the Fitzroy River. Thanks to community support, the WA Government announced how they would deliver their election commitment to protect the Fitzroy River within this term of Government.
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