Giulia Bertoglio
Giulia Bertoglio is a journalist at ABC Goldfields-Esperance.
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Union flags further industrial after regional pilots strike for 24 hours in Western Australia
The Australian Federation of Air Pilots says further industrial action against Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation is a possibility as the dispute heads to the Fair Work Commission.
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Calls grow for tougher court sentences across regional WA — but would it help lower crime?
With Kalgoorlie-Boulder the latest city to receive emergency police resources, remote residents say WA's justice system needs a new approach to fix deep-seated problems.
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Government sends extra police to Kalgoorlie-Boulder to ease growing youth crime concerns
The state government is sending more police resources to Kalgoorlie-Boulder but has not said what it will do to address the underlying issues that often lead to antisocial behaviour.
Thousands remain without power as WA government vows to launch investigation
Crews are continuing restoration works for thousands of customers in blackout conditions, as power to Kalgoorlie is restored.
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'We try to put a brave face on it': Kalgoorlie community rallies to help sick, elderly people during four-day blackout
At least 20 people presented to hospital emergency departments with heat-related issues during this week's blackouts across outback WA. A researcher says it's time to rethink cooling strategies.
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No power, no fuel, no alcohol as DFES warns regional WA blackouts could last up to a week
The Department of Fire and Emergency services has warned residents across the Goldfields and Wheatbelt to prepare for ongoing blackouts over the next seven days.
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Bushfires that cost the life of young volunteer firefighter under control as tributes flow
Bushfires that destroyed nearly 12,000 hectares on Western Australia's south coast and cost the life of young firefighter Harry Stead have been brought under control.
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Family ‘forever broken’ after 20-year-old volunteer firefighter dies battling Boxing Day blaze
By Rebecca Trigger and Giulia Bertoglio
Volunteer firefighter Harry Stead is remembered as a caring and "down-to-earth" young man after he died while responding to a bushfire near Esperance.
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Newest variety of insect known as the assassin bug liquefies its prey investigated by entomologists
A new species of assassin bug, which turns its prey into "milkshakes", is found in Western Australia's Goldfields.
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High fashion hits the stage in tiny outback town better known for gold mining
Previously, when tourists stopped at Coolgardie's visitor centre for souvenirs, there were none. It gave Rose Mitchell the idea of making some. Then, with her town's support, her dream of creating wearable art, and a high-end fashion show, became a reality.
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'Today we belong': 30-year struggle for native title rights celebrated in remote WA
Decades of struggle in Western Australia's Goldfields has come to an end with the Federal Court formally recognising the native title rights and interests of the Nyalpa Pirniku claim group.
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Australia has one of the highest rates of language loss in the world. Can legislation help reverse the trend?
Advocates are calling for the West Australian government to bring in legislation that would protect and help revive First Nation's languages.
Sean's 21-year-old mum did not know she was expecting him until she went into labour
Unlike the other 20 or so cooing and crying babies attending a ceremony in Kalgoorlie, Sean is sound asleep — blissfully unaware he's being welcomed into a world that was not quite expecting him.
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Man charged over decapitation of bronze statue of Goldfields pioneer Paddy Hannan
Police have charged a 38-year-old man in connection with the vandalism, after the statue's head was cut off overnight.
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Australia has one of the highest Indigenous incarceration rates in the world. Could a Voice to Parliament change that?
Since 2000, the percentage of Indigenous Australians in prison has risen at eight times the rate of that of non-Indigenous Australians. There are hopes a Voice to Parliament will help reverse that trend.
'He shows the way': Deaf firefighter blazes a trail protecting his country as hot, dry summer looms
James Tucker didn't let a few rejections get in the way of his goal of becoming a ranger. But what he really wanted to do was fight fires.
Kalgoorlie police shooting victim identified as officers praised for their courage
Darryl Gaunt says the 58-year-old Kalgoorlie man, who was armed with a handgun, was given multiple warnings before he was shot by police.
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Man shot by police in Kalgoorlie alleyway dies in hospital
A man dies in hospital after being shot by police during a confrontation in an alleyway in WA's Goldfields
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New species of burrowing spider unearthed in outback WA
For arachnologist Jeremy Wilson, eight-legged wonders like this wishbone spider are well worth going bush for.
Remote WA community still waiting for urgent tuberculosis testing nine months after 19yo's death
Authorities in one of Australia's most remote communities say the state government "hasn't stepped in to do anything" to support screening efforts locally, after a woman who spent time there died from tuberculosis.
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Domestic violence perpetrator found guilty of murdering partner at Kalgoorlie
A Supreme Court jury finds Damian Rictor guilty of murdering his 35-year-old partner, known as Ms Watson for cultural reasons, on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie during 2019.
'Basic mistakes' made during investigation into killing of woman, murder trial hears
A Supreme Court jury is expected to begin deliberating this afternoon after the three-week trial of Damian Rictor, who is accused of murdering his partner in WA in 2019.
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Tiny relative of Tasmanian devil destined for new life on Australia's west coast
Mulgaras were one of 11 native animals wiped out on Dirk Hartog Island, off Western Australia, after Europeans arrived. Now the little marsupials are making a comeback, with the help of scientists and Indigenous rangers.
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Supreme Court hears murder-accused led brother to the location of partner's body in the Goldfields
Damian Rictor is on trial for the murder of a 35-year-old woman on the outskirts of Boulder during 2019, with the Supreme Court today hearing he told his brother about the alleged crime and took him to the body's location.
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WA shire spends thousands on legal letters to residents over 'attack' comments on Facebook
The Shire of Dundas spent $4,500 to ask a number of residents to delete Facebook comments that allegedly defamed its president and chief executive.