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Traditional Owners 'underwhelmed' by WA government’s plan for managing Fitzroy River catchment and Derby Peninsula
The Kimberley Land Council and Traditional Owner Water Working Group say they ar...
Giovanni Torre 1 Apr 2026
Dozens rally in Broome against fracking proposal near Martuwarra Fitzroy River
"Devastating. "That's how Yawuru/Djukun woman Janet Puertollano described the im...
Natasha Clark 23 Jan 2026
Fitzroy Crossing's old bridge turned into runway years after devastating flood
Orange afternoon light dapples the concrete of the Old Crossing Bridge as young...
Natasha Clark 21 Nov 2025
'Lifeblood' - documentary celebrating Martuwarra Fitzroy River a contender for 2026 AACTA Awards
A nature documentary showcasing the importance of the Kimberley's Martuwarra Fit...
Giovanni Torre 25 Sep 2025
Beauty of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River showcased at Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
The natural and cultural values of the Kimberley's Martuwarra Fitzroy River was...
Giovanni Torre 21 Jul 2025
Fitzroy River Bridge under repair 16 months after opening

Main Roads is conducting further repair work on the Fitzroy River Bridge, 16 months after the new bridge was opened to the public. In January 2023 the old bridge connecting Fitzroy Crossing to the wes...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 5, 2025
Kimberley conservationists urge WA government to protect Martuwarra Fitzroy River’s freshwater sawfish

Conservation groups are calling on the WA government to take urgent action on World Sawfish Day to protect the critically endangered freshwater sawfish and its last stronghold the culturally and envir...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 17, 2024
Deadly Jobs Expo returns to Fitzroy Crossing

Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation chair Peter Murray says more jobs and training for First Nations people in the Kimberly will create healthier communities.

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Brendan Foster Sep 12, 2024
Exclusive: Locals fear new Fitzroy Crossing bridge starting to buckle

Concerned Fitzroy Valley residents have raised concerns over apparent signs of stress on the new bridge crossing the Martuwarra / Fitzroy River.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 4, 2024
Traditional Owners welcome commitment to protect Martuwarra Fitzroy River from large-scale irrigation

The WA Government committed to protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River from large-scale irrigation, releasing a policy position paper this week announcing no surface water will be taken from the Natio...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Oct 24, 2023
Listening to the Martuwarra

Professor Anne Poelina brought the Martuwarra spirit to the Biodiversity Conference 2023 - Listening to Country, which commenced on Tuesday 10 October and concludes Thursday.

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Oct 11, 2023
First segment of new Martuwarra Fitzroy River bridge deck launched, nine months on from devastating floods

The WA and federal governments announced on Thursday that first segment of a new Martuwarra Fitzroy River bridge deck has been launched, marking the latest milestone in rebuilding the vital link.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Sep 7, 2023
Bunuba National Park creation a key step in protecting Martuwarra Fitzroy River

Bunuba Traditional Owners are celebrating the creation of a new national park that will protect part of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River. The declaration made 18 August of the Bunuba National Park follows...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 23, 2023
More than 27,000 people urge WA government to protect Martuwarra Fitzroy River

Kimberley Traditional Owners and conservation groups have delivered a petition signed by 27,632 Australians calling for the Martuwarra Fitzroy River to be protected.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 10, 2023
Fitzroy River Lodge wins big at annual Australian Hotels Association WA awards

The Fitzroy River Lodge has picked up a gong at the prestigious Australian Hotels Association WA's annual awards for excellence. The Kimberley-based Indigenous-owned Lodge, which is 400 kilometres eas...

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Brendan Foster May 2, 2023
Renewed calls for alternative Martuwarra / Fitzroy River crossing

Residents of Fitzroy Valley communities to the west of Martuwarra Fitzroy River are relying on personal boats or a twice-daily helicopter trip which can accommodate four people at a time to access bas...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 1, 2023
Everyone can do their bit to help flood-hit Kimberley communities

The recent floods in the Kimberley region of Western Australia have been described as the worst in the state's history, causing widespread devastation and leaving many Indigenous communities strugglin...

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Dean Foley Feb 27, 2023
Calls for action on Fitzroy River crossing after second man drowns

Story updated at 4:30pm Monday 27 February. A 20 year-old man has drowned in Martuwarra/Fitzroy River after attempting to swim across it Sunday afternoon.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 27, 2023
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