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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.
Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Mining and Metals Industryby Alys Marshall and Sophia Alston Sophia Alston
Space trackers and trailblazers reunite to celebrate Australia's starring role in lunar history
It's been six decades since NASA first touched down in outback WA, and it's given current and former residents of Carnarvon plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Space Explorationby Alistair Bates
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.
Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Vegetable Cropsby Sophia Alston Sophia Alston
Overcoming arthritis in her spine, marathon runner Natasha Leslie finds herself in elite sporting company
Arthritis and chronic pain would stop many runners at the starting line, but for Natasha Leslie it's just one challenge on her way to claim her six-star medal by running the six World Major Marathons.
Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Marathonby Charlie Mills
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.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Greig Johnston
Overcoming arthritis in her spine, marathon runner Natasha Leslie finds herself in elite sporting company
Arthritis and chronic pain would stop many runners at the starting line, but for Natasha Leslie it's just one challenge on her way to claim her six-star medal by running the six World Major Marathons.
Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Marathonby Charlie Mills
Nearby this remote river could become home to WA's largest desalination plant
The Pilbara's Balla Balla River is known for its barramundi fishing but could soon be home to a nearby sea water desalination plant worth $5 billion.
Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Waterby Michelle Stanley, Jessica Shackleton and Charlie McLean
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Father describes harrowing ordeal after boat capsizes
Av Mason and two of his teenage kids were out on the water on Turtle Bay at Dirk Hartog Island, in the family's brand new boat, when disaster struck.
Duration: 12 minutes 6 seconds
Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Disaster Preparednesswith Nadia Mitsopoulos
The whistleblower who believed his employer was covering up an oil spill
Three dead dolphins turn up in an oil spill.
Duration: 33 minutes 9 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Marine Biology
From hi-viz to high olympic hopes
How often are you at your job thinking about another path you should be taking?
Duration: 4 minutes 6 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Sports Achievementby Rosemary Murphy
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Overcoming arthritis in her spine, marathon runner Natasha Leslie finds herself in elite sporting company
Arthritis and chronic pain would stop many runners at the starting line, but for Natasha Leslie it's just one challenge on her way to claim her six-star medal by running the six World Major Marathons.
Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Marathonby Charlie Mills
It can be isolating living in the Pilbara, but these men are finding a 'brotherhood' on the road
WA's remote north, where Mike Nicholson lives, has one of the highest rates of male suicide in Australia. After seeing his mates struggle, he decided to do something about it, and founded a social motorbike club to bring people together.
Duration: 2 minutes
Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Human Interestby Charlie McLean
Turning saltwater into sourdough on a remote tropical island
The smell of fresh artisan sourdough greets visitors after they fly in to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The bread is the brainchild of Tony Lacy, who is making the most of the remote island's limited produce.
Source: ABC NewsTopic: Food and Cookingby Sinéad Mangan and Alex Hyman
From Nigeria to the heart of Western Australia, Chef Omo has travelled a long road
Olashinde "Chef Omo" Omotosho's journey has taken him 12,000km from Lagos to Gascoyne Junction, where he's head chef for the small cattle town's only pub.
Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Alistair Bates and Kelly Gudgeon
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Blak.. Loud And Proud with Loren Ryan
Join us on Sunday, 7th July for ABC Radio’s national NAIDOC Concert Special! Listen on your radio or the ABC listen app in the evening after the footy.
Published: Source: Listen
From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfing
Horse therapy helps heal trauma and improve wellbeing for First Nations youths
Athena Perkusich says her special bond with a horse helps her connect and relax. She is among thousands of young people benefiting from an equine program in the Kimberley.
Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Mental Healthby Dunja Karagic
From remote dust bowls to the world stage, SA surfers on the long road to go pro
Some of the state's most talented surfers are creating serious ripples on the national and international competitive circuit, but the path to compete at the highest levels is a costly one and there's little government support.
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds
Source: ABC Radio AdelaideTopic: Surfingby Malcolm Sutton
Hospital plan delayed, and for cancer patients like Howard the decision is nothing short of 'devastating'
Busselton resident Howie George was relieved that the new hospital planned for his home town would include an oncology unit. He's been left crushed by the project's delay.
Source: ABC South West WATopic: Cancer
Fallout from live sheep export ban continues as door left open on more support for those hit
In an interview with Stateline WA, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt insists the federal government's $107 million transition package is "significant", but says discussions will continue with the state government to determine what is needed.
Source: StatelineTopic: Government and Politicsby Rhiannon Shine
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.
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.
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.
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.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Whalesby Kenji Sato
