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"Protect the Fitzroy River"

'Thinking Allowed' article on protecting the Fitzroy River, written by Suzy Stanford. Published in the Fremantle Herald and the Perth Voice, May 28, 2021. 

Martuwarra Traditional Owners call for protection of Fitzroy River at Parliament House

Traditional Owners from the Kimberley stood on the steps of Parliament House yesterday, calling for the WA Government to protect Aboriginal Heritage and the mighty Martuwarra Fitzroy River.

Campaign to protect the Fitzroy River heats up with new bus advertising

The threat facing the Martuwarra Fitzroy River is a big problem, so we have gone big with our promotions; and put it on a bus!  Check out our new Fitzroy River bus adverts, which are...

WA election: Kimberley candidates have their say on the Fitzroy River

As Western Australians prepare to go to the polls, hundreds of Kimberley Like Nowhere Else supporters have asked local candidates for their position on the protection of the Fitzroy River.  We wanted to give you...

Two Rivers Talking Event Success

A celebration of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River and Derbarl Yerrigan Swan River, 'TWO RIVERS TALKING' featured the Perth preview screenings of the new short film The Serpent’s Tale, and a Q&A with Elders.

Local fishers speak out for the Fitzroy!

Local Kimberley recreational fishers share their connection to the Fitzroy River in a new series of compelling short videos. 

2020 Achievements

2020 has certainly been an unforgettable year. Despite the challenges, we've managed to keep connected to the community and have been inspired by your support to protect the Fitzroy River.

New milestone towards protecting the Fitzroy River

Bunuba Traditional Owners today signed agreements with the WA Government for the creation of the Fitzroy River National Park, taking a significant step towards protecting the Fitzroy River.

Buccaneer Archipelago a big step closer to protection!

Fantastic news just in – the WA Government has released their draft plans for marine parks over the Kimberley’s Buccaneer Archipelago. 

Massive water take suggested for the Fitzroy

The WA Government has released a discussion paper that is considering whether to open the Fitzroy River up to irrigated agriculture. Allowing water to be taken from the river would put the Fitzroy at risk of a...

Great Kimberley Marine Park legacy recognised

The inspiring bipartisan support to create the Great Kimberley Marine Park was on bold display in a two-page spread in the weekend’s West Australian.

Sawfish Celebration in Rockingham!

We celebrated World Sawfish Day by hosting a family-friendly event in Rockingham! The community came out in force to view our giant sawfish art-installation, learn about the Fitzroy River’s critically endangered freshwater sawfish and share stories and...

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