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🚨Cockburn Sound is at a critical turning point.

Two massive developments are being proposed in an ecosystem that is already under significant environmental pressure:

⚓ AUKUS projects including the first maintenance and servicing base for US nuclear submarines outside the United States.

🚢 Westport, which would move shipping operations from Fremantle to Kwinana and require what could be Australia's largest-ever dredging project, cutting a shipping channel through vital seagrass meadows.

At the same time, the WA Government has declared the Western Trade Coast State Development Area (June 2026), giving it powers to fast-track priority projects and potentially reduce the level of public scrutiny and consultation.

This is why the current review of the Cockburn Sound State Environmental Policy is so important.

🐟 The government is seeking feedback from people and organisations who know, use and care about Cockburn Sound.

🛶 Whether you're involved in conservation, recreation, community activities or industry, your voice can help shape the future of the Sound.

📸 Photo credit - Conservation Council WA

Please complete the short online survey by 8 September 2026:
https://consult.dwer.wa.gov.au/strategic-policy/cockburn-sound-state-environmental-policy/

🌊 Cockburn Sound (Derbal Nara) is one of Western Australia’s most important marine environments, valued for its environmental, cultural, conservation, and recreational significance.

👪 The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is revising the State Environmental Policy to help protect these values for future generations.

🐟 As part of this process, they are seeking feedback from people and organisations who know and use the Sound.

🛶 Whether you are involved in industry, recreation, conservation, or community activities, your input is welcome.
Complete the short online survey by 8 September 2026.

https://consult.dwer.wa.gov.au/strategic-policy/cockburn-sound-state-environmental-policy/

First confirmed Little Penguin death from H5N1 on Phillip Island has been reported today. The vaccination program on the island has not started yet.

Little penguin found dead with H5 bird flu on Victoria’s Phillip Island Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’

UPDATE: ABC interview will be more like 3:30/3:40 pm today

🚨🦈 🚨 Shark alert after whale carcass found off Sulphur Bay on Garden Island ⬇️

https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/sharks/shark-alert-after-whale-carcass-found-off-sulphur-bay-on-garden-island-c-22617067

Shark alert after whale carcass found off Perth Beachgoers are being urged to take extra care after a whale carcass was found off Perth’s southern coastline, prompting a shark alert.

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