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Four whales dead as response to WA stranding continues

Four whales have died and wildlife workers are attempting to rescue the remaining three that are beached in the state's south.

A close up shot of one of the false killer whales stranded on House Beach

Published: TueTue 6 May 2025 at 8:50amSource: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Marine Biologyby Samantha Goerling, Rosemary Murphy, Mark Bennett and Andrew Chounding

Liberal Party rides on the sheep's back in country WA

While regional voters have bucked the Labor trend in Western Australia, they are also drifting away from both major parties.

A man in a white shirt holds his belly and laughs. Several people holding Liberal placards stand behind him looking happy

Published: TueTue 6 May 2025 at 12:47amSource: ABC South West WATopic: Australian Federal Electionsby Bridget McArthur

Illegal campers leave 'unbelievable mess' by WA highway

Published: MonMon 5 May 2025 at 11:33pmSource: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Travel and Tourismby Andrew Chounding and Andrew Collins

What changes in WA under a second term Albanese government?

What specifically can West Australians expect from another three years of a federal Labor government?

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Published: SunSun 4 May 2025 at 9:21pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Gian De Poloni

Liberals fail to win historically safe WA seat after ‘negative’ campaign

The Liberals have conceded defeat in what was once one of WA's safest seats, with Teal MP Kate Chaney retaining Curtin.

Defeated Liberal party candidate for Curtin Tom White 2025-05-03 08:05:00

Published: SunSun 4 May 2025 at 9:06amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Keane Bourke

'Patchy' April rain brings early start to seeding for some WA grain growers

As a wet weekend looms across southern WA, Wheatbelt growers starting their season are hoping to match last year's record-breaking harvest.

A mechanical seeder at work on Brianna Jones' farm near Gairdner, with rain and a rainbow in the sky behind.

Published: 2 May 2025Fri 2 May 2025 at 4:58amSource: ABC South West WATopic: Wheat Growingby Kate Forrester and Anna Cox

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For those of us with disabilities, voting can be an overwhelming experience

Eleanor Beidatsch details the challenges she faces while voting in a wheelchair, while people with "invisible disabilities" can face even bigger hurdles.

A woman in an electric wheelchair named Eleanor Beidatsch pictured outside a polling place.

Published: 2 May 2025Fri 2 May 2025 at 2:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Eleanor Beidatsch

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Deciding to share a treasured family story

Many years ago, Jeanice Krakouer's great grandfather was involved in the search for a missing child that required his knowledge of the land and gift for bushcraft.

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Duration: 2 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Indigenous Australianswith Rosemary Murphy

Bowling bobs and gaggling Glendas

On a warm Autumn morning, shouts of “You’re up Bob!” ring out across the bowling green at Cowaramup district social club.

Duration: 3 minutes 33 seconds

Source: ABC South West WATopic: Sportby Dominique Bayens and Stan Shaw

Waves of joy with the Granny Grommets in Albany

A group of joyful wave riders on Australia's southern coast capture worldwide attention, with their message of positive aging spreading to shores around the world.

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Duration: 4 minutes

Source: ABC Great Southernby Samantha Goerling

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750kg of metal over 30km: Transport NSW on traffic chaos

Howard Collins, Coordinator-General of Transport NSW, reports that about 750 kilograms of metal debris have affected 30 kilometres of highway, damaging vehicles.

Duration: 2 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ABC News

Sheep Fight: The fight to keep exporting live sheep from WA

A grassroots movement is hoping a win for the Coalition in the federal election will see the ban on live sheep exports overturned.

Duration: 10 minutes 36 seconds

Source: ABC News

A female hiker was hoisted to safety after falling down a ravine on the Stony Hill trail at Torndirrup National Park on Easter Monday.

A female hiker was hoisted to safety after falling down a ravine on the Stony Hill trail at Torndirrup National Park on April 21, 2025.

Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

Verdon Garlett jailed for lighting Albany house on fire with children inside during meth-induced psychosis

Police managed to rescue the children.

Duration: 35 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Personalised hearses rise in popularity for final farewells

A West Australian funeral home boss says a coffin getting soaked in the rain sparked the idea for what he says is the world's first enclosed truck hearse.

Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Funerals and Memorial Servicesby Rosemary Murphy

Farmers and paramedics demand improvements to patchy mobile signals

For many regional and remote Australians, reliable mobile coverage can be life-saving. They are desperate for both sides of politics to take meaningful action towards eliminating black spots.

Kirk Whiting wears black and green top, farm equipment in the background.

Source: ABC EsperanceTopic: Mobile and Internet Accessby Hayden Smith and Emily JB Smith

Putting 'smiles' on faces as champions help seniors try bodyboarding

Former professional bodyboarders are determined to get more senior Australians into the surf, boosting physical and mental health.

An older woman on a wave smiling, on a bodyboard, blue sky.

Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Surfingby Emma Siossian

A new type of farm sparks debate and opportunity in WA's Wheatbelt

Some farmers see possibilities, some see a blight on the landscape, amid a significant growth of wind energy in WA's agricultural heartland.

Source: LandlineTopic: Alternative Energyby Andrew Chounding

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Fri Fix: the Ange prophecy, Willie's ban, NRL mega-clash

Ange Postecoglou always wins a trophy in his second season and now Tottenham are one win away from doing just that. The Aussie manager is on the cusp of something special and he has not held back in his press conference addressing perceived haters.

Ange Postecoglou claps the crowd after a Europa League match.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

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NRL boss makes bizarre player swap proposal as Perth Bears club announced

Could someone play for both the Perth Bears and the Western Force? Peter V'landys thinks that could work as the NRL's newest side begins its build towards the 2027 season.

The press conference announcing the foundation of the Perth Bears

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Bears roar again, what now?

The Bears are back in the NRL and there's a lot to unpack. Big emotions out of North Sydney and big questions for rugby league. Ex-Bear and QRL CEO Ben Ikin joins us to explain the scope of the challenge and what the club must do to succeed.

Duration: 14 minutes 39 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Family saves and sacrifices to help son chase sporting dream

Cost-of-living pressures are hitting both community sport and higher-level competitions, and an academic says the implications are huge.

A teenage boy in a bright sports shirt looks up at a soccer ball just above his head.

Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Cost of Living

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Labor claims victory in Bullwinkel in final WA vote count

Labor has claimed victory in the seat of Bullwinkel, on Perth's eastern fringe, six days after Saturday's federal election handed a landslide victory to Anthony Albanese's government.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Cason Ho and Gian De Poloni

Policeman's alleged killer may have 'unconsciously' put foot on accelerator

Taking the stand for the first time at his manslaughter trial, Reagan Chown claims he had no control of the car when it accelerated backwards after he was given a taser shock.

Pencil sketch of Reagan Chown frowning in the dock of a courtroom.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby David Weber

'Vaccine hesitancy': WA lags behind rest of country in flu jab uptake

Health authorities urge West Australians to vaccinate against influenza and RSV, as the state lags behind the rest of the country in flu jab uptake.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Influenzaby Cason Ho

Refugee loses court battle over mental injuries caused by immigration detention

An Iranian refugee has lost a court battle against the federal government for mental health injuries caused by five years of immigration detention.

A man with a beard stands in front of a stone facade.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Refugees

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Tiny town grieves karate-loving brothers found dead in grandmother's home

The boys, whose bodies were found in their grandmother's home earlier this week, are being remembered as "little firecrackers" who were "cute as buttons" and loved their karate class.

A pair of karate belts on a small altar upon which a candle burns.

Published: 49m agoFri 9 May 2025 at 9:01amSource: ABC Western PlainsTopic: Crimeby Max Tillman and Brigitte Murphy

Live: Spotlight on Curnow's troublesome knee as Carlton faces St Kilda

Carlton is adamant star forward Charlie Curnow's knee issue isn't serious after he suffered a knock at training ahead of a blockbuster clash against St Kilda. Follow live.

Charlie Curnow points a finger after kicking a goal for Carlton.

Published: 1h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:41amSource: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Chris De Silva

Labor claims victory in Bullwinkel in final WA vote count

Labor has claimed victory in the seat of Bullwinkel, on Perth's eastern fringe, six days after Saturday's federal election handed a landslide victory to Anthony Albanese's government.

Published: 2m agoFri 9 May 2025 at 9:48amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Cason Ho and Gian De Poloni

Families of fallen airmen urge ADF to 'do better' as Taipan inquiry ends

Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs died when their MRH-90 Taipan helicopter ditched into the ocean off the Queensland coast in 2023.

A composite image of four fair-skinned men, three of whom are in military uniform.

Published: 1h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 8:44amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forcesby Laura Lavelle

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Four whales dead as response to WA stranding continues

Liberal Party rides on the sheep's back in country WA

Illegal campers leave 'unbelievable mess' by WA highway

What changes in WA under a second term Albanese government?

Liberals fail to win historically safe WA seat after ‘negative’ campaign

'Patchy' April rain brings early start to seeding for some WA grain growers

For those of us with disabilities, voting can be an overwhelming experience

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Deciding to share a treasured family story

Bowling bobs and gaggling Glendas

Waves of joy with the Granny Grommets in Albany

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750kg of metal over 30km: Transport NSW on traffic chaos

Sheep Fight: The fight to keep exporting live sheep from WA

A female hiker was hoisted to safety after falling down a ravine on the Stony Hill trail at Torndirrup National Park on Easter Monday.

Verdon Garlett jailed for lighting Albany house on fire with children inside during meth-induced psychosis

Personalised hearses rise in popularity for final farewells

Farmers and paramedics demand improvements to patchy mobile signals

Putting 'smiles' on faces as champions help seniors try bodyboarding

A new type of farm sparks debate and opportunity in WA's Wheatbelt

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Local news direct to your inbox

Tell us what you think about our programs

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Fri Fix: the Ange prophecy, Willie's ban, NRL mega-clash

NRL boss makes bizarre player swap proposal as Perth Bears club announced

Bears roar again, what now?

Family saves and sacrifices to help son chase sporting dream

Labor claims victory in Bullwinkel in final WA vote count

Policeman's alleged killer may have 'unconsciously' put foot on accelerator

'Vaccine hesitancy': WA lags behind rest of country in flu jab uptake

Refugee loses court battle over mental injuries caused by immigration detention

Tiny town grieves karate-loving brothers found dead in grandmother's home

Live: Spotlight on Curnow's troublesome knee as Carlton faces St Kilda

Labor claims victory in Bullwinkel in final WA vote count

Families of fallen airmen urge ADF to 'do better' as Taipan inquiry ends

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