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The frogs have stopped calling where Perth wetlands have dried up

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

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Perth’s ancient shrimp link to Gondwana presumed lost

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
National weather forecast for Friday June 17
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National weather forecast for Friday June 17

National weather forecast for Friday June 17.

Those spectacular sunrises and sunsets? Scientists point to Tonga volcano eruption

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
National weather forecast for Thursday June 16
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National weather forecast for Thursday June 16

National weather forecast for Thursday June 16

There’s no achievable national climate target without WA action – ending Collie coal is just the start

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
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National weather forecast for Wednesday June 15
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National weather forecast for Wednesday June 15

National weather forecast for Wednesday June 15

Geographe Bay a family-friendly destination for more than just humans

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

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
National weather forecast for Tuesday June 14
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National weather forecast for Tuesday June 14

National weather forecast for Tuesday June 14

‘You wait your whole life for these days’: Big-wave surfers enjoy Sydney’s huge swell

‘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