News
Mar
2015
A five million hectare slice of Western Australia's Kimberley region will become the country's largest national park after the State...… more
Mar
2015
Invasive toads give a boost to crimson finches
A finch species in Australia is getting help from an unexpected ally: invasive cane toads that have poisoned many of the lizards that...… more
Mar
2015
Astron in panel discussion at Communicate to Inspire Conference
Astron's Biodiversity Manager Dr Stuart Pearse took part in a panel discussion at the Communicate to Inspire Conference held on Thursday...… more
Mar
2015
Astron's Senior Remote Sensing Analyst presenting at the Locate15 Conference
Astron's Senior Remote Sensing Analyst Dr Mehdi Ravanbakhsh is presenting at the Locate15 Conference in Brisbane. … more
Mar
2015
Astron partnership brings to light Margaret River biodiversity
Cape to Cape Catchment Group has partnered with Astron who will provide guidance on survey methods and data collection for the Margaret...… more
Feb
2015
Astron attends AMEC Mining and the Environment Conference
Astron's Principal Scientist Katina De Sousa attended the AMEC Mining and the Environment Conference held in Perth earlier this week. … more
Feb
2015
10-year plan for Pilbara islands released
The State Government today reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing protection of one of Western Australia's most important conservation...… more
Feb
2015
Is localised removal of buffel grass beneficial for bird species?
Researchers at Charles Darwin University have investigated whether removal of the invasive Cenchrus ciliaris (buffel grass) affects the...… more
Feb
2015
Jarrah forest resistant to climate variability
Astron Senior Scientist Dr Aaron Gove along with colleagues from UWA and Alcoa used a range of analytical techniques to examine the...… more
Feb
2015
In early 2014, Astron and Edith Cowan University (ECU) School of Natural Sciences commenced implementing a workplace internship designed...… more
Feb
2015
Astron Environmental Services Pty Ltd (Astron) and Astron Soil and Water Pty Ltd (ASW) announced that they have entered into an agreement...… more
Feb
2015
Buffel grass, which many graziers consider the "king of pastures", has officially been declared a weed in South Australia.… more
Jan
2015
Improving native seed survival rates key to rehabilitating Pilbara mine sites
Even the plants best adapted to survive the harsh conditions of Western Australia's Pilbara region, native flora, are struggling to set...… more
Jan
2015
Astron proud to launch new website & social media
The team at Astron is extremely thrilled to announce the launch of our new website and social media channels, building on Astron's online...… more
Jan
2015
Astron harnesses the power of sap flow technology
Astron successfully utilises sap flow sensors to enable plant water use to be monitored remotely in real time throughout the day. … more
Jan
2015
Prickly pest now 'marked' in Western Australia
Cacti which pose a threat to agricultural land and the environment have been added to a list of ‘marked' pest plants in Western...… more
Jan
2015
South West plant community on the critical list
Scientists have classified a small, geographically-restricted ecosystem in the South West as critically endangered, according to a...… more
Jan
2015
Worlds largest lead mine placed into care and maintenance
Two hundred mining jobs will go in Western Australia, with the world's largest lead mine being placed into care and maintenance. Roslyn...… more
Jan
2015
Western ringtail possum recovery plan open for public comment
As part of the process for national endorsement of the Western Australian Western Ringtail Possum Recovery Plan, in accordance with the...… more
Jan
2015
10-year plan for Leeuwin-Naturaliste capes
The State Government has released a 10-year management plan for the South-West's national parks and reserves - home to some of Western...… more
Jan
2015
BHP to host seed bank 'think tank'
BHP has partnered with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) to hold an interactive ‘think thank' as part of a...… more
Jan
2015
MRF returns $1 billion in bonds
More than $1 billion has been returned to Western Australia's mining industry since the introduction of the Mining Rehabilitation Fund...… more
Dec
2014
Bilateral Agreements to streamline environmental approvals
The Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments' progression to a One-Stop Shop for environmental assessments and approvals is making...… more
Dec
2014
Extra protection for WA's native species
Nine fauna and flora species have been added to Western Australia's threatened species lists.… more
Dec
2014
Australia's living skin bared in stunning three dimensions
Australia's vast and complex land surface has been exposed in new ways thanks to the most comprehensive nation-wide digital maps of our...… more