Dibblers are energetic bundles of grey fur that have been a favourite of Perth Zoo staff in the science team involved in breeding the small marsupials for release to the wild. The breed-for-release program has been such a success it has now clo

LANDSCOPE Tackling toads

Dec 14th, 2023 19m 40s

Cane toads crossed the border into Western Australia in 2009. They are toxic at every stage of their life - from eggs to tadpoles to toads - and they have been linked to the decline of several native predator species. We speak with Clare Forwa

LANDSCOPE 25 years of Mondays

Aug 29th, 2023 20m 33s

Andrew Paul’s passionate and excitement to explore, share and protect the beauty of Western Australia with the Mount Lawley Senior High School’s Bush Rangers cadet unit has not waned in 25 years.

LANDSCOPE The magic of Matuwa

Jun 27th, 2023 21m 38s

Matuwa Kurrara Kurrara is gorgeous country, and quintessentially central Australian with its red dirt, hummock grasslands and array of desert animals. Our guest is Simon Cherriman, famed ornithologist and regular visitor to Matuwa. He has been

LANDSCOPE Going plastic-free

Apr 4th, 2023 31m 17s

The Swan Canning Riverpark in the Perth region but the river is facing a variety of stressors from contaminants, including plastic pollution. We talk with Zoe Beeson and Peter Novak about single-plastics and what we can do to help.

LANDSCOPE Quiet achievers - WA's trail volunteers

Dec 6th, 2022 40m 50s

Western Australia's long-distance trails are beloved by locals and visitors. It takes an army of volunteers to maintain these tracks and we speak to two people from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation and the Munda Biddi Trail Foundation about just

LANDSCOPE Saving sea lions

Oct 21st, 2022 12m 39s

Australian sea lions (Neophoca cinerea) are among the world’s most endangered pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) and the only pinniped endemic to Australia. Unfortunately research shows their numbers continue to decline. A collaboration

LANDSCOPE Women and plants

Jun 17th, 2022 16m 2s

Myth and literature are filled with associations between women, flowers and gardens but throughout history the study of botany and medicine was largely associated with men. today In this episode, we hear from a few modern women who work with pl

LANDSCOPE The wonder of seaweeds

Mar 8th, 2022 19m 14s

In this episode we speak with Dr John Huisman whose contagious passion for seaweeds and marine botany mirrors that of one of history's most important phycologists William Henry Harvey. Dr Huisman shares his love for seaweeds and quite convincin

LANDSCOPE Wandering out west

Dec 7th, 2021 6m 19s

With Western Australian borders shut for some time to international and interstate travellers, the impact has been felt by the Aboriginal tourism sector. As locals enthusiastically ‘wander out yonder’, we are encouraged to see the State through

LANDSCOPE The art of interpretation

Sep 7th, 2021 26m 28s

Interpretation in national parks is more than just signage, it helps us connect with the natural and cultural values. We speak with Lorna Charlton and Jacki Baxter about how interpretation helps us elevate our connection with nature.

LANDSCOPE Touched by nature - William Blackall

May 26th, 2021 11m 58s

After an honourable career as a medical officer, helping to raise two children and serving in the Great War, Dr William Blackall's passion for collection and recording wildflowers couldn't be quashed. Little did he know, his some 5000 floral sp

LANDSCOPE Houtman Abrolhos: A seabirds haven

Mar 9th, 2021 18m 6s

Hear from researcher Dr Chris Surman as he explores the wonders of the Houtman Abrolhos islands and the incredible seabirds that have brought him back to the islands every nesting season for 30 years. Chris's childhood friend and fellow bird lo