Wildly South West

Recent episodes

1. What is NRM? And why should you care?

   Jul 3, 2026

   From restoring threatened species and supporting sustainable agriculture to tackling climate change and protecting some of the world's richest biodiversity. Natural Resource Management (NRM) plays a bigger role in our lives than most people realise. In this latest episode, host Kristy Hitchens sits down with South West NRM CEO Dr Manda Page to unpack the history of NRMs, how they work today, and why they're vital to the future of our landscapes and communities. Listen now and discover the people and partnerships helping care for Country in Western Australia's South West. Thank you for listening to South West NRM's podcast: Wildly South West . Original music is provided by Beth Chia Music. You can find out more about us by visiting the below links: E-newsletter sign-up Friends of South West NRM website page Facebook Page Instagram Feed LinkedIn Page

2. Wildlife Friendly Neighbourhoods Film Night Expert Panel Discussion

   Feb 25, 2026

   Following a screening of the short film Night Calling South West NRM CEO Dr Manda Page led an expert panel discussion exploring themes covered including emerging research on the impact of rodenticides (rat poison) on wildlife and the importance of individual actions to help protect biodiversity and environmental and human health. Featured in the discussion are: Dr Boyd Wykes - Star of the documentary and Coordinator of Owl Friendly Margaret River. Dr Simone Vitali - Program Manager - Emergencies, Wildlife Health Australia. Associate Professor Robert Davis - Wildlife ecologist (Head of Edith Cowan University ECU Joondalup fauna research lab including co-ordinating studies on rodenticide impacts on wildlife) Dr Manda Page - South West NRM CEO and former director of Threatened Species Management Queensland Government. For more about the impacts of rodenticides on wildlife visit: Blog Article: Mounting threats to Australia's Birds of Prey Owl Friendly Margaret River Region Thank you for listening to South West NRM's podcast: Wildly South West . Original music is provided by Beth Chia Music. You can find out more about us by visiting the below links: E-newsletter sign-up Friends of South West NRM website page Facebook Page Instagram Feed LinkedIn Page