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Perth Zoo set for new $10 million Pilbara-inspired feature
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (450+ words) The last elephant may have left — but the Cook Government is promising big things are ahead for Perth Zoo, with mining giant BHP chipping in $10 million for a new “immersive” habitat learning space. It will be designed to reflect the…...
A worthwhile life: from toy king to wallaby saviour
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (24+ words) Despite a high-profile career selling toys to Aussie kids, a philanthropist says his most important legacy has been protecting a vulnerable native species....
Mysteriously coloured black cockatoo dazzles birdwatcher in the South West, with some fairly unique plumage
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (419+ words) Craig has worked in the South West since 2024 primarily reporting for the Harvey-Waroona Reporter after graduating from Murdoch University with a degree in journalism and photography. Across the South West, he has a keen interest in environmental issues across the…...
How WA therapy dog helps first responders in tough times
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (436+ words) Faces light up and no one can resist stopping for a pat and chat whenever Angus the friendly golden retriever appears — which is why he is so good at his job. Together with his handler, St John WA paramedic Karen…...
Huge search launched for rare $30k macaw
3+ week, 3+ day ago (320+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A huge search is underway in Sydney to locate a rare and expensive bird…...
Adorable koala joey born in WA to be named by park visitors
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (368+ words) There’s a tiny new face peeking out at Yanchep National Park, where the resident koala colony is celebrating the arrival of a new joey. The youngster, believed to have been born around mid-March, is now about five months old and…...
WA image maker’s win in Wildlife Photographer of the Year
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) Georgina’s winning image, which was judged best globally in the invertebrates behaviour category, is of a gumleaf skeletoniser (Uraba lugens), also known as the mad hatterpillar. It was taken in Albany. Each time the mad hatterpillar sheds its skin, it…...
New research shining some light on South West’s nine species of native bats
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Craig has worked in the South West since 2024 primarily reporting for the Harvey-Waroona Reporter after graduating from Murdoch University with a degree in journalism and photography. Across the South West, he has a keen interest in environmental issues across the…...
$27,000 boost for Bridgetown Wildlife Rescue
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (227+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A Bridgetown wildlife group has received a funding boost to help care for injured…...
Buddhist retreat helps Sydney keeper tame inner chimp
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....