Monkey Mia will benefit from $40,000 in Federal Government funding to establish a vision for the area which will include the development of world-class visitor facilities, experiences and tourism infrastructure. The funding is a partnership between the Federal and State governments as part of the Tourism Demand Driver Infrastructure (TDDI) program. The program provides $43 million over four years to States and Territories for key infrastructure projects that will drive tourism growth. Western Australia received $5.063 million in funding over four years, managed by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions will match the Federal Government funding and manage the project. The funding will go towards engaging architects to develop concept plans and preliminary designs for the future…

Endangered marsupial released on the south coast to assist with long-term conservation efforts Animals from a successful captive breeding program A total of 69 dibblers have been reintroduced into bushland on the State's south coast as part of efforts to strengthen populations to assist with the long-term recovery of the endangered species. Successful release of the small carnivorous marsupials was due to a partnership between the Perth Zoo and the Parks and Wildlife team under the new Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.  The department bred the dibblers before releasing them into an area that borders Peniup Creek near Jerramungup. Before the release, fox baiting was carried out at the site and this will continue in addition to feral cat trapping, under the department's Western…