News
Welcome to Perth NRM's news and media releases page. We cover a range of project updates, news and feature articles.
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.
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.
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
Environmental Champions Recognised at SALP 20 Year Awards
The Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP) celebrated 20 years of delivering positive environmental outcomes for Perth at a ceremony held last night at Frasers in Kings Park.
Threatened species, threatened ecological communities and demonstrating sustainability in agriculture the focus for Perth NRM’s federally funded projects
Perth NRM is excited to announce three new environmental and agricultural projects that will be delivered in partnership with local natural resource management groups across Perth.
Where does that plastic come from? Marine debris survey
Australians are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of litter on our marine and coastal environments.
Swan Canning River Recovery projects well under way
A number of exciting projects in the Swan and Canning River systems are well under way, funded through the Swan Canning River Recovery Stage Two program.
Local produce and projects shine at Perth Hills Festival
Perth NRM showcased our current project work across a range of programs in our 6th year at the Live Lighter Perth Hills Festival.
Remnant bushland benefits from corporate volunteer help
A group of Stantec corporate volunteers converged in Cottesloe this month, getting their hands dirty and pulling weeds for a great cause.
Food Future
Sustainability indicator platform
Two Decades of Landcare Celebrated
One of Australia’s longest and most successful landcare initiatives, the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP), is celebrating 20 years of protecting and enhancing the Swan and Canning rivers catchments.
Wheatbelt Integrity Group (WIG) Field Day, Wednesday 17th October
RegenWA are very proud to support WIG who will be hosting Colin Seis from Gulgong, NSW