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The Stories

These evidence-based stories from the frontlines show how policy failures have contributed to WA's biodiversity crisis. But these stories also offer hope, providing clear recommendations for how we can bring nature back from the brink. 

Baudin’s – the Forgotten Black Cockatoo

By Mark Henryon, BirdLife Western Australia Advocacy Committee Species: Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii) Distribution: South West WA, reliant on Marri Impact: The species is at risk of extinction, predominantly due to the...
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Northern Jarrah Forest South32 Expansion

By the Convenor at WA Forest Alliance Project: Boddington Bauxite (Worsley) Mine Expansion, South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd Location: Boddington, Northern Jarrah Forest Bioregion, within the Harris River State Forest Impact: Northern...
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Juukan Gorge

By Eloise Hogg, Research Officer at Conservation Council of WA Project: Nammuldi Iron Ore Mine, Rio Tinto Location: Puutu Kunti Kurrama Country, Hamersley Range 60km Northwest of Tom Price in the Pilbara Impact:...
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Boddington Bauxite Mine

By Alex Gardner, Emeritus Professor at UWA Law School Project: Boddington Bauxite (Worsley) Mine, South32,Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd Location: Boddington, WA Impact: Water resources and groundwater dependent ecosystem In 2024, South32 was approved...
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Widening of the Northam-Pithara Road

By Wildflower Society of Western Australia Project: Main Roads WA, widening of the Northam-Pithara Road Location: Central Wheatbelt Impact: the loss and fragmentation of mature Eucalyptus woodland and other critical and remnant...
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PFAS Chemicals

By Jane Bremmer, Chair of Toxics Free Australia Issue: Pollution from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), aka forever chemicals Location: Western Australia – aquatic and terrestrial environments Impact: the increasing contamination of...
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Perth Surf Park

By Urban Bushland Council Project: Perth Surf Park Location: Jandakot – within the Threatened Ecological Community -Banksia woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain Impact: The clearing of endangered Banksia Woodland, which provides...
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Nullarbor Caves and Karst

By Dr. Stefan Eberhand, Former Honorary Associate, Western Australian Museum; Co-founder at Save the Nullarbor Inc. Project: Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) Location: Nullarbor Plain Impact: Impact to caves and karst region...
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Mardie Salt Project

By Australian Marine Conservation Society Project: Mardie Salt Project Location: Pilbara coast, Roebourne Plains & Robe River Delta Mangrove system Impact: Loss of native vegetation in good to excellent condition, including habitat...
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Kennedy Bay Public Jetty

By Philip Jennings, President at Wetlands Conservation Society Inc. Project: Kennedy Bay Public Jetty Location: Kennedy Bay, Port Kennedy Impact: Increased boat traffic and pollution of a conservation marine area. Port Kennedy...
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