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Eight New UNESCO Global Geoparks
May 25, 2022UNESCO has announced 8 new global geoparks https://en.unesco.org/global-geoparks/listRead More
Geoparks Article on Governance from Western Australian Research
A proposed governance model for the adoption of geoparks in Australia is an article based on PhD research findings by Dr Alan briggs. The article was jointly written with Professor Ross Dowling and Emeritus Associate Professor David Newsome. The article addresses the range of possibilities and Local Government Authority options that exist in Australia to..Read More
Geoparks Article from Western Australian Research
Geoparks – Learnings from from Australia is an article based on PhD research findings by Dr Alan Briggs. The article was jointly written with Professor Ross Dowling and Emeritus Associate Professor David Newsome. The article adresses the misconceptions that exist in Australia about geoparks. https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JTF-11-2020-0204/full/htmlRead More

Exciting visit to the Murchison Georegion by the WA Minister for Regional Development
Minister MacTiernan enjoyed a visit to The Granites in the Murchison Georegion during her visit to Mt Magnet in Western Australian. The Granites are vested to the Badimia Land Aboriginal Corporation (BLAK). BLAK has experienced a revitalisation in communication between their generations, and of culture during the time they have been working on The Granites...Read More

Geoparks WA Annual General Meeting
Geoparks WA held its Annual general Meeting on the 18th December 2020 to discuss the previous year, elect a new board and set out directions for the new financial year. Despite the Covid impact, Geoparks WA had a stellar year. Planning for future events was very positive.Read More