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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
'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 mon...
Giovanni Torre 5 May 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 Wo...
Giovanni Torre 17 Oct 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
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
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...

D
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
Federal government provides funding for wellbeing support in flood-hit Kimberley communities

The Australian government is providing $300,000 for social and emotional wellbeing support for Aboriginal communities in Western Australia's flood-ravaged Kimberley region.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 26, 2023
New freight subsidy scheme to cut freight costs for Kimberley businesses and organisations hit by floods

A new freight subsidy scheme to reduce freight costs for Kimberley businesses impacted by recent floods will be jointly funded through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 23, 2023
Great Northern Highway linking Broome and Derby reopened weeks after massive floods cut supply lines

The Great Northern Highway linking Broome and Derby reopened Thursday, on a limited basis, more than one month after massive flooding cut vital supply lines in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 9, 2023
Weeks after floods, broken pipe still dumps sewage into Martuwarra Fitzroy River

Weeks after massive floods swept through the Kimberley region untreated waste from Fitzroy Crossing is flowing into Martuwarra Fitzroy River from a pipe broken during the disaster.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 6, 2023
Start of school year one of many challenges for flood-hit Fitzroy Valley communities

Food, medical supplies, housing, transport infrastructure and education are the key challenges facing areas recovering from the worst floods in Western Australia's history, the state's Aboriginal Affa...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 23, 2023
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