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Child abuse victim 'begged for help', but WA Department of Communities failed to act

The 45-year-old stepfather also abused the victim's young sisters. He will be sentenced in WA later this year, but the case has raised disturbing questions about children's safety.
A girl sits on the floor hunched in a corner next to a cupboard, peering over her knees.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Child Sexual Abuseby Jamie Thannoo and Katrina Tap

Bullwinkel or Beard? Calls to rename WA's newest federal seat

These WA community members say naming a new federal seat after a World War II nurse is all very well, but they want the honour to go to a born and bred local, not an out-of-towner.               
A black and white photo of a woman wearing a hat. Her service number, WX11175, is displayed below her.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: World War 2by Eliza Bidstrup

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.
farmer in paddock

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Sheep Farmingby Andrew Chounding, Chris Lewis and John Dobson

Can agriculture be weaned off diesel? Some farmers are finding it harder than others to decarbonise

Diesel accounts for about 85 per cent of the energy used on Australian farms, but that mix is expected to change as alternative fuels and renewable technology become more affordable.
An aerial view of a combine harvester on a crop.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Alternative Energyby Lucinda Jose, Richard Hudson and Emily Doak

Trio winched to safety after catamaran hits rocks off WA coast

The crew set off a distress beacon after running aground off the state's rugged south coast.
Three men at sea on a catamaran that has been damaged.
Duration: 26 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidentsby John Dobson and Andrew Collins

The cream of the crop in another month of stunning photo opportunities around Western Australia

Extreme coastal erosion, a visiting Chinese premier and an award-winning chef's stint in a northern pub — these are WA's top photos of the month for June.
Demotion vehicles pull down building

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Greig Johnston

Three-year labour of love results in memory-filled model of country town's history

When Morrie Russell returned to the town he once lived in, a lot had changed. He spent more than three years capturing his beloved WA Wheatbelt town of Narrogin in miniature.
Replica of a main street with cars and businesses on both sides.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Hobbiesby Jamie Thannoo

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Trio rescued from stricken catamaran off WA coast

The crew set off a distress beacon after running aground as high winds hit the coast.
Duration: 26 seconds

Source: ABC Great Southern

Are FIFO doctors the future of healthcare in regional Australia?

Regional residents often travel hours for specialised health care or go without, now a new model of healthcare is bringing help via the skies.
Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Source: ABC Great Southern

Albany footy club holds raffle for home ground naming rights

Albany-based Railways Football Club is holding a raffle where the top prize will be naming rights for their soon-to-be redeveloped home ground.
Duration: 4 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC News

In Australia's smallest football league Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun face off every single week

The Ravensthorpe and Districts Sports Association play on the isolated south coast of Western Australia, and may be the only league in the country where players are guaranteed a ticket to the grand final before the season begins.
Duration: 1 minute 50 seconds

Source: ABC Great Southern

National News

Sitting in Ashley detention centre for months, youth often have 'no idea' where their court cases are up to

The criminal justice system is complex. But imagine being a young offender, with limited access to legal advice, sitting on remand for months in a youth detention centre. That is the reality in Tasmania, but there are calls for change.
A sign saying 'Ashley Youth Detention Centre' outside some fencing.

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Adam Holmes

'Disappointed' O'Connell forced out of Olympics as young gun Gadecki prepares for Games debut

Injuries force out Chris O'Connell on the eve of the Olympics, while Olivia Gadecki marks her incredible rise with a Games debut as Australia finalises its tennis squad for Paris.
Chris O'Connell in action at Wimbledon 2024

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Summer Olympic Games

How a boy from Ballarat wound up pitching himself to Eddie Murphy to direct the new Beverly Hills Cop

Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score his debut: directing one of the world's biggest stars in the reboot of Beverly Hills Cop. 
Eddie Murphy looking serious and pointing a gun with both hands, palm trees behind him

Published: Source: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)

Whales were happier during the COVID pandemic when humans weren't around, scientists find

Scientists find eastern Australian humpback whales benefited from a reduction in human activity on the ocean during the first year of the pandemic, recording lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. 
A whale splashes around

Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato

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