A Perth council is examining an implementation of the Japanese Miyawaki forest method to enhance urban greening.
Branching out
Sharp shark spike
Beach goers are being warned about a huge increase in shark sightings in WA this summer.
Shed-ing a light on electrical waste
A ‘library of things’ in Victoria Park is seeking to keep rubbish out of landfill, and connect the community.
Hook, line and stinker
Western Australian Seabird Rescue workers says summer is their most challenging time as birds get tangled in fishing gear.
Light bulb moment
A Curtin academic hopes a new form of ‘quantum dot’ LED lighting will help sustainability.
Owls on deathwatch
Australia’s owl populations are under threat from rodenticides on sale here, but banned in other countries.
Tap water troubles
Perth’s tap water rates among the worst tasting in the country, but will the State Government’s new investment into Perth’s water system fix it?
Why waste?
The State Government is encouraging local councils to adopt a their new bin system, but some are opting for alternate ways to improve.
Tech vs the purrfect predator
The State Government is using new technologies to stop the growing feral cat population.
Preserving Gingin’s night skies
Gingin is on track to becoming Western Australia’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Place.
Serious monkey business
Passionate Singaporean ecologists continue to fight to maintain forest habitats for langurs and macaques, and connect the city to nature.
Going off track
Some members of the Churchlands’ community are upset over a proposed road through beloved bushland.
Volunteer vanishing act
Emergency fire volunteer numbers are down. What does that mean for the fire season ahead?
Perth’s trees are browned off
Thousands of people responded to a call from a UWA researcher for information about dying trees. Here’s what she found out.
Bin-teresting decision
WA local governments are not keen to add a fourth household bin, despite the eastern states embracing the initiative.
The gift of thrift
The Curtin Guild is hosting a thrift market all week to try slow down fast fashion.
Tanned and trending
Tanning culture has long been part of Australian culture, but experts are warning about the dangers of seeking out a golden glow.