PhD student Vanessa at a Banksia Woodland restoration site.

Kings Park Summer Scholarships now open!

Applications are now open for the Biodiversity and Conservation Science and Kings Park Science Summer Scholarships.

The scholarships provide high-achieving and promising students interested in pursuing an honours or post-graduate degree the opportunity to work on a research project directly related to conservation outcomes in Western Australia. Summer Scholars receive an $8000 tax-free living allowance for a 12-week full-time placement commencing Monday 2 December 2024.

More information including eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website. 

The BCS Summer Scholars are supported by DBCA, and the Kings Park Science Summer Scholars are kindly supported by Friends of Kings Park.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25 October 2024.

Park visitor Glen Speering enjoying the boardwalk

Kings Park opens new Botanic Garden boardwalk

A new boardwalk has opened in the heart of the Western Australian Botanic Garden, providing improved park accessibility, a photo-worthy lookout, and a new connection to the Lotterywest Federation Walkway.

Saw Avenue Amphitheatre official launch

Reimagined Saw Avenue Amphitheatre opened

A new performance space in Kings Park was today officially handed over to the Premier of Western Australia Hon Roger Cook MLA and Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Executive Director Alan Barrett. 

'Scorchers Flame' Kangaroo Paw flower

Kangaroo Paw collaboration an Australian-first

It's Kings Park and Botanic Gardens' first collaboration with a sporting organisation - and an Australian-first. Teaming up with Perth Scorchers, a bright-orange Kangaroo Paw has been released just in time for the cricket season.

National Science Week wrap up

National Science Week all wrapped up

National Science Week has wrapped up for 2024, and we’ve been taking the opportunity to reflect on the Kings Park Science team’s activities for the week.