News

Welcome to Perth NRM's news and media releases page. We cover a range of project updates, news and feature articles.

Sediment Research Project Update March 2019

Fraser Eynon, the UWA Masters student undertaking the Sediment Research Project (SRP), resigned from his Masters course of study in November 2018.

Perth NRM providing greater food security to consumers

Ever wondered whether that avocado you ate or that carrot you bought was from Western Australia?

Gaia Resources gave back to the environment

As part of their end of year function, Gaia Resources approached Perth NRM to find a way to make a positive difference to the environment

Local stone fruits – Still in season

West Australian nectarines, plums and peaches are all in season and are in great flavour condition.

Sharing knowledge about managing Perth’s Threatened Ecological Communities

The unseasonably wet weather didn’t deter representatives to meet to tour some of Perth’s Threatened Ecological Communities.

Perth trails receive interactive Noongar story telling signs

3rd March, 2019 GovernmentEducation

Perth is crossed by hundreds of kilometres of walking trails, covering areas of unspoilt bushland, estuaries and our iconic river systems.

Celebrating Birak in the school holidays

It was a pleasant sunny Tuesday morning in January at the iconic Cottesloe beach when children from around Perth and their accompanying adults joined Perth NRM and Urban Indigenous to learn about the Noongar season of Birak.

SALP grants help Landcare groups continue the upkeep of the Swan Region

Matilda Bay Restaurant was the venue for this years Swan Alcoa Landcare Program Funding Ceremony.

Environmental Protection in Perth Receives Another Boost with the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program

The Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP) continues to protect the environmental biodiversity of our Swan Region with more than $330,000 in grants awarded to 59 on ground projects at this morning’s annual SALP Funding Ceremony.

How to start a new garden that’s both waterwise and wildlife friendly

18th February, 2019 IndividualBlog

We live in a harsh hot spot and water is a precious resource. I believe the Water Corporation is doing a great job in matching demand with supply. 

Perth NRM working to protect the threatened Glossy Leaf Hammer Orchid

The Glossy Leaf Hammer Orchid, (Drakea elastica) is a slender stemmed orchid found only in Western Australia.

Perth NRM Coastal Forum 2019

Perth is renowned for its coastal lifestyle with residents enjoying many social,
environmental, cultural and economic benefits from the natural environment.

NRM professional Kathleen Broderick appointed Perth NRM’s new Coastal Manager

Perth NRM is excited to announce Kathleen Broderick as our new Coastal and Marine Program Manager (South Region).

Enjoying Birak at Point Peron – Six Season Walk

It was a gorgeous morning at Point Peron as 25 people joined Perth NRM for a walk to learn about the Noongar season of Birak – the first summer.

Recognising our volunteers on International Volunteer Day

11th December, 2018 IndustryLocal ActionEvent

Perth NRM spent a lovely afternoon at the 2018 International Volunteer Day Ceremony at the Lower Gardens of Government House.

2018 Boneseed Blitz highlights seed longevity

The 2018 'Boneseed Blitz' took place during September and October and marked the 10 years of coordinated boneseed surveillance and control in the Perth Region.

Celebrate Birak – a school holiday activity, January 22nd

Join us for a morning of coastal themed Aboriginal Cultural activities.

Birak Six Season Walk – the first summer, December 7th

This walk is now fully booked. Please check back in 2019 for future Six Season walk dates.

Season Launch – WA Stonefruit, December 4th

Local stone fruit is hitting our shops this December

December Launches Summer and Stone Fruit in WA

The launch is taking place on Tuesday 4th December between 6.30am and 9.00am at two locations, Yagan Square and Murray Street Mall

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