ABC Radio National Science Show
The Return to 1616 Dirk Hartog Island National Ecological Restoration project is receiving national attention on the Radio National Science Show! Have a listen to the interview here. Dr Saul… Read More
Wirruwana News Autumn 2021
Good news on Dirk Hartog Island National Park dibblers, ground dwelling birds appear to be on the rise and there’s lots of ‘behind the scenes’ work being done to safeguard… Read More
Conservation Matters February 2021
Find out who’s been caught on candid camera on Dirk Hartog Island National Park in this issue of Conservation Matters
Christmas Conservation Matters 2020
Keep up to date with the latest conservation happenings on Dirk Hartog Island National Park and in Shark Bay with the latest “Conservation Matters” in the Denham Inscription Post
Wirruwana News Spring 2020
Stage two of Return to 1616 is well under way with four species already translocated to Dirk Hartog Island National Park . With these new recruits comes new priorities to… Read More
Conservation Matters June 2020
Keep up to date with the latest conservation happenings on Dirk Hartog Island National Park and in Shark Bay with the latest “Conservation Matters” in the Denham Inscription Post
Wirruwana News Autumn 2020
An exciting new chapter in the saga of Dirk Hartog Island National Park’s Return to 1616 Ecological Restoration Project begins with the reintroduction of two new native animals. Enter the… Read More
Wirruwana News Spring 2019
Now two years into the wildlife restoration activities, Dirk Hartog Island native animals are rejoicing in their new found freedom from cats, goats and sheep and translocated hare-wallabies are enjoying… Read More
Wirruwana News Summer 2019
After the hugely successful 2017 trial translocation it was time for the first large-scale translocation in Spring 2018. It began with the capture team overcoming significant challenges posed by less-than-accommodating weather to capture… Read More
Dirk Hartog Island update
Dirk Hartog Island has seen the last of goats and sheep and is on the verge of being declared free of cats. At the same time about 50 banded and… Read More