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Fitzroy Traditional Owners call for caution on irrigation development
The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council, representing Traditional Owner Groups of the Fitzroy River (Martuwarra), has called for caution on irrigation development and urged for more research on how the river already generates value for local...
Aboriginal Enterprise could hold Key to Fitzroy River Future
A new report released today has found that Aboriginal enterprises that are bringing the cultural and environmental heritage of the Kimberley to a diverse range of markets could hold the future for economic development in...
Fitzroy Breakthrough
The McGowan Government has agreed to consider protecting the Fitzroy River's surface waters and floodplains.
New Fitzroy Dams Threat
This summer we have seen the devastating impacts of taking water from the Darling River. Millions of fish have died while cotton crops are kept green.
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.
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