Sophia Alston
Carnarvon, WA
Sophia Alston is a rural reporter for ABC Pilbara, based in Carnarvon. Growing up in the Gascoyne, she has developed a deep connection to country and appreciation for rural living. She has joined the ABC in hopes of telling the stories of people from remote towns and showcasing how amazing life in the bush is.
Latest by Sophia Alston
Pilbara gold miner Calidus enters receivership despite skyrocketing global prices
Only two years after beginning operations at its Pilbara gold project, Calidus Resources has collapsed under debt, even after gold prices recently hit a record high.
Gascoyne's heavy rains are a washout for winter seasonal tomato growers
Some might think rain is good for growing, but for Gascoyne growers June's accumulative total of 104.4mm has been too much for their tomatoes to handle.
'More money in budgie food': Citrus grower says he has no choice but to rip his trees out and he's not alone
A growing number of citrus producers in Australia are being squeezed out of the industry, blaming rising production costs and low prices for their produce from supermarkets.