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WA councils stand by Kwinana waste-to-energy deal, 'at odds' with state's 2025 FOGO target

As a deadline to introduce a third bin for food and organic waste in all Perth and Peel homes looms closer, WA councils committed to waste-to-energy say they are under pressure to get in line.

WA to end native forest logging

WA to end native forest logging

The West Australian government has released a new Forest Management Plan which delivers on a promise to end native forest logging in the state's southwest.

Unauthorised road reserve clearing 'commonplace' in Esperance, documents allege

Unauthorised road reserve clearing 'commonplace' in Esperance, documents allege

The state regulator is failing to deter farmers from planting crops on public land, documents from the Shire of Esperance claim.

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Rockingham community celebrates protections for penguin colony

A tourist centre planned for Rockingham's Penguin Island has been ditched for a proposal to help the vulnerable population adapt to climate change.

Plans for discovery centre on WA island dropped to protect little penguins

Government to build centre on mainland instead following community campaign against the development

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WA is the state with the most work to do to meet the federal government's emissions reduction target

Of all the states in Australia, WA has the most work to do to meet the federal government's target of reducing emissions by 43 per cent in the next seven years. Can it be done?

FOGO bin waste piling up as WA council battles to save organics from landfill

The WA government says FOGO is key to the war on waste — but a massive 25,000 tonnes of household organic food and garden waste is sitting idle with no solution on what to do with it.

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Tributes flow for Perth Zoo's beloved elephant, Tricia, who died aged 65

Tributes flow for Perth Zoo's beloved elephant, Tricia, who died aged 65

Generations of West Australians share stories of their memories with Tricia, after the beloved elephant died on Wednesday night at the age of 65.

WA extends plastics ban with a light touch

WA extends plastics ban with a light touch

A ban on many single-use plastics has come into effect in Western Australia but a date is yet to be set for the phasing out of takeaway coffee cups.

Desalination plant to be built in Alkimos as WA government announces plans to slash emissions by 80 per cent

Desalination plant to be built in Alkimos as WA government announces plans to slash emissions by 80 per cent

The West Australian government has pledged to cut its emissions by 80 per cent by 2030 while announcing details for the state's third desalination plant.

Marine park planned for WA's Exmouth Gulf

Marine park planned for WA's Exmouth Gulf

The West Australian government will establish a marine park in Exmouth Gulf in the state's northwest.

New national park in WA's Kimberley region welcomed by traditional owners

New national park in WA's Kimberley region welcomed by traditional owners

Traditional owners in WA's Kimberley hope the creation of Warlibirri National Park will deliver jobs and opportunities on Gooniyandi country.

New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced after bans

New University of Notre Dame study reveals plastic waste 'drastically' reduced after bans

Linda Davies, a researcher with WA's Notre Dame University, started analysing the rubbish she and others collected while combing Perth's coastline. The results were astonishing.

Mounting opposition to WA government's new Penguin Island tourist centre as bird population dwindles

Mounting opposition to WA government's new Penguin Island tourist centre as bird population dwindles

There are growing concerns a new tourist centre on WA's Penguin Island will have a negative impact on the fragile birds it aims to protect.

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