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25.01.2022 We had a great morning down at the The Fitzroy River: Lifeblood of the Kimberley exhibition at the Scarborough Library today, chatting to Scarborough MP Liza Harvey about the mighty Fitzroy River and the need to protect it. Due to its popularity, the library has also decided to extend the exhibition for another week, which means even more time to experience the stunning photos of the Fitzroy River and the seven-metre life-size freshwater sawfish art installation

25.01.2022 "In the Kimberley it is impossible to ignore the reality that water is life, and across the great plains, inland through to the hill country and catchment, this enduring connection and deeply spiritual interdependence of water and life draws together endlessly unique species, all converging along the mighty Martuwarra (Fitzroy River)." Read Nyikina Warrwa and Wangkumara Barkindji woman Marlikka Perdrisat's thoughts on understanding the importance of First Law.

24.01.2022 It's been a great weekend at the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show Big thanks to all the volunteers who've helped out & to the hundreds of passionate people who signed the petition to protect the Fitzroy River from industrial-irrigation proposals!

22.01.2022 It's NAIDOC week! This year's theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' recognises that First Nations people have occupied for Australia for over 65,000 years. Hundreds of Nations & cultures covered the continent, all were managing the land to sustainably provide for their future. Indigenous rangers & Traditional Owners lead the way in caring for Country in the Kimberley - using cultural & natural resource management to protect, enhance & conserve the Kimberley's unique biodiversity values. : Kimberley Traditional Owners established the Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council to maintain the spiritual, cultural & environmental health of the Fitzroy River catchment.

21.01.2022 What a wet season it has been! Check out these beautiful photos of the Fitzroy River flowing free near the Mornington Wilderness Camp

20.01.2022 A discussion paper has been released which could decide the future of the Fitzroy River. It has proposed one scenario where 300GL of surface water would be allowed to be taken for irrigation and given away for free! We need your help more than ever to send a message that the Fitzroy River is not up for grabs. SIGN THE PETITION: www.likenowhereelse.org.au/protect_fitzroy_4

19.01.2022 Our stunning Kimberley coast is in the news again! New research by The Pew Charitable Trusts has revealed that Kimberley corals are some of the most resilient and diverse in the world! There is amazing work being done in the Kimberley to protect, manage and understand these corals with a collaboration of culture and science by Aboriginal rangers from Bardi Jawi, researchers from Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and out of the Kimberley Marine Research Station at Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm!

18.01.2022 The future of the Fitzroy River is at a turning point. This wild and free river is under threat and soon a decision may be made which could change the river forever. We’ve seen what happened to the Murray Darling when irrigation was allowed we now have the chance to stop another disaster before it’s too late.... Add your voice to the fight to protect the Fitzroy and send a submission to the WA Government here: likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper : Paul Bell

18.01.2022 It was great to be back at the Summer X Salt Markets today! We had a lovely morning chatting to the locals about protecting the Fitzroy River, and letting them know about our Fitzroy River: Lifeblood of the Kimberley exhibition on at Scarborough Library. The exhibition runs until the 1st December and showcases some stunning Fitzroy photography, as well as our huge sawfish art-installation!

14.01.2022 The Fitzroy River is flowing wild and free after a bumper wet season, but in a few months a decision will be made that could risk the future of the Fitzroy forever. The WA Government will decide whether to allow huge amounts of water to be pumped from the river, potentially destroying this unique river system. Send a message to the WA Govt that you don't support taking water from the Mighty Martuwarra Fitzroy River here: likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper... : Damian Kelly Photography

14.01.2022 The Fitzroy River has been called the perfect barramundi river. Do you agree? There are fears the Fitzroy River could be the next Murray-Darling if proposals to extract huge amounts of water from the river go ahead. Protect the Fitzroy River and the future of barramundi fishing here: likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper... : Salty Sessions

11.01.2022 Happy Saturday everyone! Today we're at the CrueltyFree EnviroHug markets at City Farm. Some amazing stalls, great local produce and of course our petition to keep the Fitzroy River protected! If you're in the city this morning, come down and say hello.

10.01.2022 Our exhibition The Fitzroy River: Lifeblood of the Kimberley has just opened at Scarborough Library! We were joined today by our passionate Fitzroy supporters Marg & Ken, who live locally. This is our final exhibition of the year, so don't miss out on your chance to see the stunning photography and incredible life-sized sawfish art installation.

09.01.2022 Protect the Fitzroy River This beautiful, wild river is at risk of being destroyed and becoming the next Murray-Darling if big business get their way and extract huge amounts of water from the Fitzroy. We need your help to ensure the river is protected before it’s too late. Add your voice here: likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper... : Kelly Martyn

09.01.2022 Spectacular footage by Benbroady.com of Revolver Falls in the East Kimberley absolutely pumping after the recent rain!

09.01.2022 Check out this fantastic short video on two-way learning between scientists and the Bardi Jawi Rangers. Working together for the last 10 years, Bardi Jawi rangers and WAMSI scientists combine cultural knowledge and western science to monitor the health of fish, seagrasses and coral reef communities on sea country

09.01.2022 Happy Friday! Here's a fab photo of a beautiful young Dingo enjoying a muddy puddle at the Broome Bird Observatory : Olivia Garcey

05.01.2022 Yewwww we've been at Fairbridge festival this weekend! It's been 3 days of every kind of weather - beautiful sunshine, strong winds and torrential rain. This hasn't stopped our team of volunteers getting hundreds of signatures for our NEW postcard petition. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to show their support for protecting the mighty Fitzroy River!

05.01.2022 The fight to protect the mighty Fitzroy River from water extraction was featured on 10 News First last night. The story features stunning footage of the Fitzroy in flood and shares the important message of why the Fitzroy River is important and needs protecting. Check it out and sign to protect the Fitzroy River here: likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper

04.01.2022 The Fitzroy River is the last stronghold for the critically endangered freshwater sawfish. Proposals to extract water from the river will impact all those who rely on the Fitzroy, including the sawfish. The health of the Fitzroy River is vital to the survival of the sawfish as it provides a nursery for the species, protecting juveniles until they are strong enough to migrate from the river, through the King Sound and into the ocean.... Sign the petition to help save the sawfish and the Fitzroy River likenowhereelse.org.au/protect_fitzroy : Ruchira Somaweera

03.01.2022 We’re down at the Perth 4WD and Adventure Show all weekend, chatting to people about the Kimberley’s mighty Fitzroy River! Come down and say hi and help save the Fitzroy River!

03.01.2022 In 2011, the Fitzroy River was placed on the National Heritage List for its exceptional cultural and natural values, alongside other iconic sites such as Uluru & Purnululu. The river offers a rare living window into the diverse traditions associated with the ‘Rainbow Serpent’, a narrative across Aboriginal Australia expressed in art, myth, ritual, and social and economic life. Find out more here: library.dbca.wa.gov.au/static/FullTextFiles/071208.pdf

03.01.2022 Great shot by From Miles Away from last night's storm, which fizzled out and disappeared 50km from Broome after firing out a few striking bolts

02.01.2022 Pilbara Traditional Owners fighting for the integrity of their river and cultural beliefs. As The Serpent’s Tale explored so well, the Rainbow Serpent is not just an important cultural belief, it also contains deep knowledge about how rivers and water work to sustain the land and people. Flood waters aren’t wasted, but in-fact are the lifeblood of Outback landscapes and the adjacent coastal seas

01.01.2022 Fitzroy River magic The Fitzroy River is at risk of becoming the next Murray-Darling, with proposals to take huge amounts of water from the river for big business. The WA Government is considering whether to open up the Fitzroy to these proposals and are currently taking submissions from the public.... We need your help to ensure no water is taken. Send a quick message to our decision makers that the Fitzroy is not up for grabs: www.protectthefitzroy.org.au : Nat McCarthy

01.01.2022 It's our last Summer X Salt of the season today! Thanks to the hundreds of salty legends that have signed postcards to protect the Fitzroy River this last few months. We'll continue our market stalls around Perth so make sure you stop by to sign our NEW postcard. The next few months are crucial to making your voice heard, let the government know that you don't support taking water from the Fitzroy! https://www.likenowhereelse.org.au/water_paper