Published 13 May 2026
Escape the winter weather and hear from seasoned storytellers and experts sharing the lesser-known tales of Bunbury’s histories with our Winter Warmer program. Always different, always entertaining, all welcome.
Our presenter for this session is Peter Murphy
Date: Sunday 2 August 2026
Time: 1.30pm - 3pm
Prescribed burning has long been regarded as an essential tool for bushfire management in Western Australia, but at what cost? Join local author and conservationist Peter Murphy as he examines the evidence around the detrimental effects of controlled burning on public health and the native forest ecosystem. Drawing on years of experience in conservation and nature-based work across the south-west, Peter invites the community to take a closer look at the practice and to consider what we might be losing in the process.
Free entry, RSVPs are encouraged. Coffee & tea available.
Presenter Bio:
Peter Murphy is a Bunbury-based author and conservationist with a deep love for the natural environment of south-west Western Australia. He spent several years working as a nature-based tour guide and as a conservation officer with the National Trust (WA). Since retiring in 2017, Peter has dedicated his time to researching and writing novels about WA's convict and colonial past, while also contributing to the establishment of wildlife corridors in South Bunbury.
About the Winter Warmer program:
The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre presents Winter Warmers, a series of free talks and workshops celebrating local history, learning and storytelling every Sunday afternoon from June to August. Always different, always entertaining, all welcome.
Visit our website to see which topics are coming up.
About the Museum:
The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre is located at 1 Arthur Street, Bunbury. Opening hours: 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays).
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