Environmental offsets are supposed to counterbalance damage by developers, but experts say it’s not enough.
Offset and forget
Roots of knowledge
A rare Aboriginal water tree, typically found in the southwest of WA, has been discovered next to a suburban Perth primary school.
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.
Drastic plastic
New research shows a low plastic diet can reduce chemical levels in the body in just seven days. Can just anyone do it?
Dude, where’s my carpool?
In a city of car lovers, can sharing a ride help to reduce congestion and travel costs?
Reef grief
Woodside’s annual general meeting has been disrupted by protestors condemning the Browse Basin gas project.
Redevelopment putts locals on edge
Locals and advocacy groups in South Perth are worried about the environmental impact of a golf course redevelopment.
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.
Beware the unbeetable borer
WA experts and community groups say an invasive beetle is putting Perth’s mature trees at risk.
Battle of the bees
Researchers say native bees are being outbuzzed by invasive species, putting WA’s biodiversity at risk.
The road to cool
A Perth trial is testing new road surfaces to see if lighter materials can make city streets more comfortable in summer.
Owl be back
WA wildlife advocates are delighted after the federal regulator recommended a ban on over-the-counter rat poison.
That sinking feeling
A model sailing club is homeless after toxic algae closed a lake in Perth’s north.
Good roots
Perth councils are hoping to encourage more native, water-wise plant options this winter.
Fishers reeling from ban
Opposition MPs and advocacy groups have rallied against the State Government’s demersal fishing ban today.
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.