Chris Lewis
Geraldton, WA
Chris loves to make films and stories interchanging between people and landscapes; films about people and films about landscapes. He has called the Midwest his home for the past 33 years.
Latest by Chris Lewis
Sheep industry veteran says it's time to move on from live export fight and focus on new markets
Rob Egerton-Warburton, who has farmed for nearly 30 years running 20,000 merino sheep in the industry's WA heartland, says now that the live export ban is legislated the industry should look to fresh opportunities to survive.
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Six-day Telstra mobile outage leaves residents in country WA at boiling point
Residents of Dongara and Port Denison have been without phone coverage since blackouts last Friday, accusing the telco of leaving the community in the dark about repair efforts.
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Farmers rejoice after cold front breaks drought in WA's northern Wheatbelt
After battling through a dry 18 months, some grain farmers near Geraldton are celebrating more rain in three days than they recorded across the whole of last year.
Could increasing satellite 'noise' pose problems for the Square Kilometre Array?
By 2030, the world's largest radio telescope will be operational in remote Western Australia, but by then tens of thousands of satellites will be orbiting Earth, blanketing it with radio noise.
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Students switch off the tech to connect with country in WA
A program designed to reawaken the connection between children and nature is getting primary school students away from technology and into the bush.
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Flattened by Tropical Cyclone Seroja three years ago, this West Australian town is still recovering
As a residential rebuild nears completion, residents in Kalbarri say their recovery from Tropical Cyclone Seroja is ongoing, with many remaining "shaken up" by the disaster.
Taking your 4WD to the beach? Here's how to avoid getting bogged in the soft sand
For many generations, driving along the beach has been a cherished way of life. But with 4WD sales increasing, more Australians are reportedly driving on beaches and there's concern that's further impacting the natural dynamics of our coastlines.
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Perth swelters again, but another WA town was the hottest in the world on Sunday as heatwave continues
By Tom Robinson, Chris Lewis, Herlyn Kaur and AAP
Western Australia is again enduring extreme weather, with a heatwave gripping the middle and south of the state and a 'high risk' a cyclone will form up north.
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Heatwave warning issued for Perth and WA's South West as 'unprecedented' run of days above 35C looms
By Herlyn Kaur, Tabarak Al Jrood, and Chris Lewis
West Australians are gearing up for a "very unusual" run of hot November weather, with the temperature tipped to reach the high 30s for the next five days.
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Resurgence of illegal fishing 'unacceptable' as fishers say fish stocks are suffering
Commercial fishers operating in Australia's northern waters say illegal fishing activity is rampant, and they "don't bother" fishing in some areas due to the amount of catch being taken illegally.
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In outback Western Australia, the 'world's largest science project' is taking shape
The people behind the world's biggest radio telescope being constructed in WA's Murchison region say it's a hectic but exciting time as works finally begin on the ground.
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Some 'inconvenient Australians' fear their slice of paradise will be ruined in the name of national security
The Defence Force is about to splash more than $500 million on this remote part of Australia to upgrade the airstrip to take more high-tech spy planes. Locals, already concerned about parts of the islands falling into the sea, are worried what it'll mean for their futures.
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Watch as Geraldton celebrates the rise of the supermoon
Chris Lewis
As the rare supermoon was seen across the world, locals in Geraldton danced in the moonlight.
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Are humpbacks trying to talk to whale watchers when they slap the surface? That's one theory
A marine biologist sheds light on the behaviour of humpback whales migrating north along Western Australia's coast, but admits there's still a lot we don't know about these magnificent mammals.
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If you're ever lost in the outback, there are multiple ways this amazing tree could save your life
Against the dry, arid landscapes of west and central Australia, these trees not only catch your eye, but are a source of food and water and can point you in the right direction if you're lost.
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'I'd be in jail right now': How life on the land changed Quentin's future
Moving from a remote town with a high youth crime rate to a cattle station changed Quentin Skeen's life and he wants more young people to have the same opportunity.
The story of the Batavia is a bloody chapter in maritime history. Now, its wreck has new life
Marine archaeologists create a haunting digital reconstruction of the Batavia using Dutch models and photos of the wreck site off the coast of Western Australia.
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How lack of awareness about dingoes can come back to bite you
Prospector Chris Adams was resting in the Pilbara when a frail dingo approached. Chris took pity on the mangy animal, but would come to regret his moment of weakness.
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Purple Bravo apples, the 'Louis Vuitton' of their kind, bound for international stage
With their deep crimson skin and bright white flesh, Bravo apples are unique. It's hoped they'll be the next apple success story from Western Australia.
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Fears for fish stocks in Shark Bay's World Heritage marine ecosystem
Residents of a popular fishing town in Western Australia say a government move to protect fish stocks in southern areas has left their unique marine ecosystem vulnerable.
Earth's orbit is becoming more crowded and our window to the universe is at stake
By Sinéad Mangan and Chris Lewis
For millennia humans have gazed up at the wonder of the night sky, but what we can see is rapidly changing because of our quest to be connected.
From his pristine waters to dinner plates, Bobby's cockles are a labour of love
When Bobby Hoult goes fishing, he takes a rake and a bag. He's one of only a few people in Western Australia authorised to commercially harvest wild cockles.
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Inside the enchanted 'tin can' of Point Moore Lighthouse beautiful music is made
The Point Moore Lighthouse stands as a beacon for seafarers, but for a group of Geraldton musicians this historic structure is much more than a navigational aid.
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Facing extreme stress, Kylie found refuge in outback storms
Kylie Gee's daughter was just 18 months old when she was diagnosed with a tumour on her brain and autism. From this intense, stressful time in Kylie's life grew a passion for storm chasing that would help her cope with adversity.
Native Christmas tree flowers in WA, bringing bright flowers and 'visits from spirits'
The Moodjar tree uses ancient cues from the weather to flower, indicating the spirits of the past coming to say hello, according to the Noongar people.