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(A)manda Parkinson

Mining state moves to become 'conservation superpower'

The expansion of national parks has powered Western Australia's conservation efforts. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Its economy is powered by mining but Western Australia is laying claim to being a "conservation superpower" with the expansion of national parks.

An additional 6.5 million hectares of land and water has been protected since 2019, surpassing a state government target, Environment Minister Reece Whitby says.

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