Environment
The frogs have stopped calling where Perth wetlands have dried up
Lake Gnangara, the most southerly of the Wanneroo wetlands, and Lake Mariginiup have become acidic after previously submerged soils containing metals and other sediments were exposed to oxygen because of dropping water levels.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Latest
Perth’s ancient shrimp link to Gondwana presumed lost
The water loss at Loch McNess and the caves of Yanchep National Park have been dramatic over the past 20 years.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Those spectacular sunrises and sunsets? Scientists point to Tonga volcano eruption
An unusual spike in aerosols in the stratosphere above New Zealand is the likely cause for several weeks of vibrant and spectacular sunrises and sunsets over Australia’s east coast, scientists say.
- by Amelia McGuire
Opinion
Climate policy
There’s no achievable national climate target without WA action – ending Collie coal is just the start
Will closing Collie’s coal-fired power stations be enough for WA to meet its emission reduction obligations? Not even close.
- by Brad Pettitt
Geographe Bay a family-friendly destination for more than just humans
Researchers believe more whales are coming to Geographe Bay as the population which migrates to Australia recovers from historic whaling practices.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Hot, young, dead too soon – why these wrens’ climate future should worry us all
Dry and hot weather damages the DNA of purple-crowned fairy wrens causing them to age earlier and die younger, new research has found.
- by Miki Perkins
‘You wait your whole life for these days’: Big-wave surfers enjoy Sydney’s huge swell
A rare, extended period of large surf is pummelling the NSW coastline and while most people are staying well clear, a few surfers are cashing in.
- by Josh Dye