Environmental offsets are supposed to counterbalance damage by developers, but experts say it’s not enough.
Offset and forget
Beaky blinders
The City of Stirling is proposing a ban on fishing in some bodies of water following injuries to bird life, but not everyone is happy.
Kraken the code
A recent exhibition off the coast of Ningaloo Coast has revealed traces of the giant squid and other species.
Paw manners
A spate of injuries at popular Perth dog beaches is leading to calls for better training and control.
Tubby tabbies need walks, love
A new study says pet obesity is a serious problem, but financial constraints are making it tough for owners to tackle the issue.
Lost and hound
Perth had its own ‘Valerie’ moment when an owner was reunited with his lost Dachshund after 80 days.
Perth ducks botched by Narelle
Bird rescuers are calling for the public to be more educated on avian botulism amidst an outbreak in Perth, following Cyclone Narelle.
From Roe to grow
Anti-Roe 8 activists are supporting a push from the WA Greens and Cockburn Council to turn the designated land into a wildlife corridor.
Battle of the bees
Researchers say native bees are being outbuzzed by invasive species, putting WA’s biodiversity at risk.
Owl be back
WA wildlife advocates are delighted after the federal regulator recommended a ban on over-the-counter rat poison.
A buzz in the backyard
Urban beehives are buzzing around the country for good reasons, but the results may not be as sweet as they sound.
Possums and power tools
Leschenault Men’s Shed and the Leschenault Catchment Council are tackling loneliness and helping possums through community projects.
Swimming in the speakers
Beneath the surface, human noise is rewriting the ocean’s rhythm, putting marine animals at risk.
Locals worried about wind farm views
A proposed offshore wind farm in WA’s southwest has concerned locals, worried about their visual amenities and marine life.
Exmouth plan: sanctuaries + industry
Plans to turn Exmouth Gulf into a marine park have raised questions among local residents and conservationists.
Whale of a time
As humpback whale watching season approaches, an expert calls for more monitoring of boats to protect these mammals.
Shark trade to Sharktrace
Singapore is one of the largest shark traders in the world. Experts hope new technologies will make it a centre for change.