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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
Published: 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.
Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Cancer
Six months into the WA government's timber industry shutdown, locals in this country town wonder what's next
From tobacco to cauliflowers to timber, Manjimup has long struggled to find an identity that sticks. Where the small WA town heads next is the million-dollar question.
Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Agricultural Cropsby Jacqueline Lynch and Kate Forrester
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.
Duration: 26 seconds
Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Maritime Accidents and Incidentsby John Dobson and Andrew Collins
Push to get more shark attack kits rolled out across WA beaches
After receiving Margaret River's first purpose-built shark attack response kit, Keith Halnan wonders why there aren't more similar aids across WA's beaches.
Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Shark Attacksby Ethan French, South West Editor Jemillah Dawson and Bridget McArthur
Hundred-turbine wind farm to be built 55km from proposed Coalition nuclear power plant site
Developers say the proposed 100 turbine farm to be built near Collie, outside the town of Moodiarrup, will produce enough electricity to power the Perth CBD.
Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Wind Energyby Andrew Chounding
Emergency repairs underway as water supply cut off for thousands in South West WA
More than 5,000 people across Dunsborough have had their water cut off this morning, with emergency repairs now underway.
Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Water Supplyby Andrew Williams
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Local news, updated weekdays at 6:35am.
Duration: 4 minutes 59 seconds
Source: Listen
The day Ben Pettingill woke up blind
Ben Pettingill was living a pretty easy going life until one day, at 16 years old, he noticed his eyes were a bit blurry.
Duration: 6 minutes 59 seconds
Source: ListenTopic: Disabilitieswith Kate Forrester
'A recipe for disaster' WA energy minister slams nuclear plan for Collie
Peter Dutton has announced a proposal to build seven nuclear power stations, including one in Collie, in WA's south-west, if elected. WA energy minister Reece Whitby says 'it's a recipe for massive increases in power bills'.
Duration: 6 minutes 4 seconds
Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Government and Politics
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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
WA farmers 'egged' Gough Whitlam in the 1970s — now they are being called on to take a convoy to Canberra
Farmers have been told to stand "shoulder to shoulder" after the federal inquiry into phasing out the export of sheep by sea recommended the bill be passed.
Duration: 2 minutes 16 seconds
Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Farmersby Kate Forrester and Mark Bennett
From red flesh to star-like spots, apples sold in Australia are about to look different
A rosy-skinned, red-fleshed apple named Kissabel is one of several new styles set to tempt fruit lovers back to eating an apple a day to revive the fruit's market share.
Source: LandlineTopic: Fruit Growingby Tim Lee
Jonathan was hooked on meth in 'seconds', but now he's helping others reclaim their lives
Jonathan Bolwell's life is back on track thanks to a regional rehabilitation facility. Now there are calls for more rehab centres across regional WA, which has the highest average meth consumption rate in Australia.
Source: ABC EsperanceTopic: Drug Rehabilitationby Hayden Smith and Emily JB Smith
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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
Know your ABCs in an emergency
This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.
Published: Source: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires
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