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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Featherflower Knockouts

ABC

SERIES 35 | Episode 37 Despite the harsh growing conditions in WA, you’ll find stunning examples of colourful Verticordia plants from Shark Bay to Cape Arid. Pascarl demonstrates a cleft graft She will graft a piece of Verticordia grandis onto a Geraldton wax plant; although they’re not from the same genus, they’re closely related enough in the Myrtaceae family for …

Stem Foliage Cutting Geraldton Kings Park Featherflower Pascarl

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Adjusting to life in regional Aussie towns without yellow-top kerb-side recycling

ABC

Callum Darch's car boot is full when he heads off on the 420-kilometre trip to see his parents in Perth. "It's not a small, insignificant town, and they've got goals to be carbon neutral," Callum said, of the coastal city with a population of about 39,000. A national issue Broken Hill resident Maz Hoelscher also grew up learning about the …

Recycling Waste Bin Perth Regional Triple J Hack Broken Hill

1 month, 1 week ago

Regional parents call for disability education support for WA children

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For a year, Nicole Dowers and her son Cooper did a weekly 360-kilometre round trip from their small town in Western Australia's Midwest so he could attend the only special education school north of Perth. Holland Street School is one of two dedicated WA Education Support Schools outside of Perth. Ms Dowers said education support schools were designed and funded …

Education Support Disability School Schools Cooper Perth

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donating blood is mum Elle's way of honouring a baby lost too soon

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Elle Ayling had an uneventful second pregnancy, but when her baby Valley was born in April 2023, it was quickly evident there was something very wrong with her precious daughter. "As soon as we were admitted to Geraldton Regional Hospital, she received two lots of red blood cells and then as soon as we arrived to Perth Children's Hospital she …

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2 months ago

Mechanical issue on Qantas flight from Perth to north WA left passengers 'terrified'

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Passengers onboard a flight from Perth to a northern West Australian town say they messaged loved ones "terrified" after being told to prepare for an emergency landing on Monday. In a statement, Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation said the flight was diverted due to a mechanical issue with the autoflight system. "We are now undertaking a thorough investigation to determine the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Geraldton's yellow submarine re-berthed after years of rust and restoration

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Geraldton's iconic yellow submarine has berthed in its new home after years of planning, restoration and a contentious debate over where it should be displayed. "At the front of Dad's workshop was the submarine and we'd get into trouble for playing in that," Shane Rowe said. Placement decisions Current Rotary Club of Batavia Coast member Peter Teakle became involved a …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

World's biggest tractor sculpture unveiled as new Midwest WA icon

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In a town of 400 people, one pub, one restaurant and one grocery store, there now stands the world's biggest tractor. Marking a farming region's history Bob Lukins was a founding member of the WA Vintage Tractor and Machinery Association, and spearheaded the idea to build the giant replica nearly three decades ago. Mr Lukins said building the Big Tractor …

Midwest Geraldton Original Chamberlain Carnamah Chamberlain 40K Sculpture Unveiled Bob Lukins

3 months, 1 week ago

Fears new WA gun laws will put an end to Geraldton's Crayfish Carnival

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For 43 years, people who love the sport of clay target shooting have descended on Geraldton, 400 kilometres north of Perth, for a popular annual festival testing their skills. But Olympic athletes and an event organiser now fear that new WA gun laws will be the end of the Crayfish Carnival, which was held over the weekend. "And because of …

Sport Shooting Carnival Olympic Gun Target Clay

4 months ago

Gaming space The Zone helps neurodiverse, autistic, ADHD gamers build friendships

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Alicia Kimberley has always struggled to find things for her nine-year-old son Corbin to do. "It went from once a week to twice a week because we've seen how much he's loved and thrived being a part of it," she said. "Quite often they'll come in very shy, hiding behind mum's legs, not sure of what to do," she said. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

North West Coastal Highway reopens after man dies in crash

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A 36-year-old man has died after his van collided with a truck on the highway connecting Geraldton and Exmouth in Western Australia. Police say the man died at the scene on the North West Coastal Highway at about 7:30pm on Wednesday. Trucks, cars, caravans and boats lined the North West Coastal Highway at Ajana. The North West Coastal Highway road …

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4 months, 4 weeks ago

When Chrystalle asked her local hospital for help, she was offered tea and left alone to die. Her family is demanding change

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Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains images and names of people who have died. On the second anniversary of Chrystalle's death, Mauretta — the matriarch of the Whitehurst family — described her oldest daughter as "a caring, always giving, creative, beautiful soul". "Her favourite thing was to spend time with her children and …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Relief and hope after rain breaks drought for farmers across WA's northern Wheatbelt

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In short: Widespread rain across the northern half of WA's Wheatbelt has broken an extended dry spell. Widespread rain across the northern half of WA's Wheatbelt has broken an extended dry spell. Farmers across Western Australia's prime agricultural region are rejoicing, after more than 120 millimetres of rain ended a lengthy dry spell and created the perfect start to growing …

Rain Harris Road Dry Midwest Geraldton Wheatbelt

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Glenn Barndon marks 40 years of commentating for WA's Great Northern Football League

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Like many young boys, Glenn Barndon would play kick to kick by himself in the backyard, commentating with the names of players of the time. "We've had a number of stations along the way, a few commercial FM stations, and now we're on Radio Mama, which is an Aboriginal community station and we've been there for about 10 or so …

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9 months ago

Geraldton court hears 13yo accused of burglary and stealing had been living with no adult for two weeks

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In short: Five boys aged between 12 and 15 appeared in Geraldton Magistrate's court facing burglary and stealing charges on Thursday. Five boys aged between 12 and 15 appeared in Geraldton Magistrate's court facing burglary and stealing charges on Thursday. A Geraldton magistrate has expressed his frustration after learning a 13-year-old boy accused of burglary and stealing has been left …

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1 year ago

Bushfire alert downgraded for Chapman Valley, Northampton as firefighters contain blaze

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A bushfire that threatened lives and homes in Western Australia's Mid West has been downgraded as firefighters work to contain the blaze. Key points: Firefighters are working to contain a bushfire that threatened lives and homes in WA's Mid West Residents credit volunteers with saving multiple properties from flames The North West Coastal highway remains closed, with conditions to be …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West

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Perth and much of southern WA are in the grip of a severe heatwave, in what is expected to be one of the harshest November hot spells on record. Key points: Perth is in the grip of an unusual November "severe" heatwave Temperatures are tipped to hit the high 30s for the next five days Some relief is predicted to …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bjorn Wilson sentenced to seven years jail over domestic violence described as 'six years of hell'

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Binnu farmer Bjorn Andrew Wilson, 47, has been sentenced to seven years of prison after pleading guilty to seven domestic violence-related offences involving his former partner. WARNING: This story contains details of violence that some readers may find distressing Key points: The offences took place over five years between 2015 and 2020 Bjorn Andrew Wilson, 47, will be eligible for …

Violence Domestic Violence Woman Five Years Geraldton 1800 Domestic Bjorn Wilson

1 year, 3 months ago

Geraldton basketballer Liam Hunt set to play in Germany after traumatic leg injury

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Geraldton basketballer Liam Hunt has flown out to Germany to play professionally, three years after a traumatic leg injury. Key points: Liam Hunt badly damaged his leg during a basketball game in 2020 His plans to play in Germany were put on hold while he recovered He will compete in the German 2023-24 season The Geraldton Buccaneers player was expected …

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1 year, 5 months ago

WA cultural heritage act not to blame for halting of Queen's Jubilee event, family says

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An Aboriginal woman involved in halting a tree-planting ceremony in Western Australia says her family was not consulted about the decision to honour the late Queen Elizabeth II on what is a significant site to them. Key points: Mayor Shane Van Styn said on Facebook that new cultural heritage laws were apparently invoked to put the event on pause Donna …

Cultural Queen Act Event Ronan Aboriginal Geraldton

1 year, 6 months ago

WA government stands firm on the state's new Aboriginal Heritage Act despite calls for delay

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Two weeks out from the biggest change to Aboriginal heritage law in Western Australia's history, there are claims the government is failing to explain how the changes will work in practice. Key points: Hundreds of people have attended education workshop sessions with questions about how the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage act will impact them Penalties for causing serious harm to …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Remote WA residents craving airline competition welcome new carrier Nexus

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Outback residents fed up with poor airline reliability have welcomed a new passenger service, which will start operating throughout northern WA in July. Key points: A new airline will provide services in towns along WA's coast and Kununurra Residents hope the extra competition will see cheaper fares and more flights The announcement follows ongoing frustration over unreliable passenger flights Nexus …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Geraldton Buccaneers' championship trio take to NBL1 West basketball court after three-year wait

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The Geraldton Buccaneers are hoping an injury-free line-up will keep their championship window alive after being outplayed in the final quarter of the NBL1 West grand final last year. Key points: After three years apart, the Buccs trio will play together again The senior players all spent time on the sideline due to injuries The Buccaneers hope a full-strength side …

Play Hunt Ralph Mat Geraldton Liam Hunt Mat Wundenburg

2 years ago

WA Country Health Service reduced emergency, maternity care at five regional hospitals

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The state government has been criticised over its reduction of emergency and maternity services across five regional communities, amid a heated industrial dispute with the WA nurses' union. Key points: The WA Country Health Service has "temporarily reduced" services in regional areas Narrogin and Bridgetown were among hospitals affected The state government says the reductions were due to staff shortages …

Health Staff Bridgetown Staff Shortages Geraldton Reduction Birthing Services

2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 cases confirmed aboard first cruise liner to dock in Western Australia after two years

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Passengers and staff aboard the first major cruise liner to visit Western Australia in over two years have tested positive for COVID-19, according to health authorities. Key points: Health authorities have confirmed passengers and crew aboard the Coral Princess docked in Broome have tested positive to COVID-19 The cruise liner is the first major tourist vessel to come to Western …

Health Australia Passengers Princess Vessel Two Years Cruise

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