Garrett Mundy
Garrett Mundy started out as a police and education reporter for the Kalgoorlie Miner, before becoming the producer for the ABC Goldfields-Esperance Mornings program in 2009.
After three years in the Goldfields, Garrett opted for a sea change, spending seven months in the Solomon Islands training developing media.
Garrett returned to the ABC, joining the Perth newsroom in June 2011 as a general reporter.
Latest by Garrett Mundy
Calls for agriculture minister to resign over returned sheep ship, as department blames exporter for delay
The Australian government says the exporter responsible for a shipment of more than 15,000 Australian sheep and cattle that have been stranded off the WA coast delayed its application to re-export the animals.
Water Corp shuts down sewage contamination fears as algal bloom closes Perth beach
An algal bloom has closed a popular Perth beach, with the Water Corporation saying concerns the outbreak is linked with treated wastewater pouring into the ocean are unfounded.
Critically ill woman denied any 'opportunity to survive' as she waited for help at Perth hospital, coroner finds
A series of "missed opportunities" at Royal Perth Hospital cost 26-year-old Geraldton woman Ashleigh Hunter any chance of survival from a meningococcal infection, the WA coroner finds.
'There aren't any words': Family in shock as bushfire destroys home days out from Christmas
Authorities in Western Australia remain on high alert after five bushfire emergencies in two days destroyed homes and caused major disruption.
'Everything is gone': WA fire crisis eases for the night after homes lost
A bushfire emergency that gutted at least two houses in Perth's hills eases, as blazes burning in Toodyay and Eaton are downgraded.
Apartment builds to face mandatory inspections under proposed new WA building laws
WA's construction watchdogs will be given stronger powers to crack down on shoddy apartment builders under new laws unveiled by the state government.
'My heart can't take it': Emotional Khawaja won't wear 'political' shoes, but will fight ICC ruling
Usman Khawaja says he will not wear shoes bearing the words "all lives are equal" during the Perth Test against Pakistan, but he says he will fight the ICC's ruling on the shoes.
Teenager accused of injuring fellow Perth school student with sharp weapon held in custody
A teenager accused of injuring a fellow student with a sharp weapon at a Perth high school is ordered to remain in custody after a brief appearance in court.
At 56, Mandy has a serious need for speed — and she has more records in her sights
Mandy Mason only took up sprinting a couple of years ago, but the 56-year-old is hoping to break her third world record of the year, at a Masters Athletics event in Perth on Saturday.
'Critical' day for Perth bushfire emergency with likely wind change as temperatures ease
Fire crews are into their third day battling a large bushfire in Perth's north-east, with better conditions overnight offering some respite for residents and authorities — but a forecast wind change is causing concerns.
'All you can do is cross your fingers': Residents face nervous wait after at least 10 homes razed by fire in Perth's north
A massive bushfire that tore through several northern Perth suburbs and forced residents to flee their homes remains out of control, with authorities confirming property losses and injuries to firefighters.
Deal to sell Perth Glory to Melbourne-based property group falls over at final hurdle
A-League outfit Perth Glory is back on the market after its highly-touted sale to a Melbourne-based property group falls through at the final hurdle.
'Not going to do anything': Businesses bemoan government's $10,000 Airbnb incentive
Hospitality vendors in WA's South West say a chronic shortage of staff accommodation is crippling their businesses — and new government initiatives to try to solve the problem are inadequate.
'I don't feel like a traitor': Merome Beard defects from WA Nationals to Liberals, leaving opposition alliance in doubt
There are questions over the future of Western Australia's opposition alliance after North West Central MP Merome Beard quits the Nationals and jumps to the Liberal Party.
Michael Prior steps down as Eagles AFLW coach just days after second win of season
West Coast's AFLW coach Michael Prior brings his sometimes-controversial tenure to an end after the Eagles post their second win of a disappointing season.
'I thought I was going to burn': Kings Park reopened to public as firefighters control 'suspicious' bushfires
A bushfire alert for Kings Park is downgraded as the Arson Squad investigates the cause of several blazes, with police saying it appears there were "multiple ignition points".
Woman jailed for role in Australia's biggest drug bust after $2m cash seizure
QianQian Hu is jailed for three years for moving more than $2 million in cash from Perth to the eastern states, at the request of a person known only as "Lovely Girl", as part of a huge cocaine deal.
Four months after being placed in receivership, Perth Glory has a new owner
After months of uncertainty, the Perth Glory has a new owner after being bought by a Melbourne-based property developer.
Delays in delivering justice to abused gymnasts not CEO's fault, WA Institute of Sport chair says
The chair of WA's elite athlete support organisation has leapt to the defence of its outgoing CEO amid criticism not enough had been done to deliver justice for dozens of former gymnasts who say they suffered physical and emotional abuse.
Gun disguised as permanent marker found by police during raid in Perth's south
A working pen gun, designed to look like a common permanent marker, and a homemade machine gun are among items seized by police during separate raids on outlaw motorcycle gang members.
Tributes pour in after three young men killed in head-on crash
Police are working to determine the cause of a head-on collision in Baldivis in Perth's southern suburbs that has left three men dead and two other people in hospital.
Three years after Juukan Gorge disaster, Rio Tinto blast damages ancient rock shelter
Mining giant Rio Tinto says it has apologised to traditional owners after a blast at one of its operations in WA's Pilbara caused damage to an ancient heritage site.
'Unacceptable': Liberals rebuke candidate for asking if Rockingham winner would resign if she fell pregnant
The WA Liberal Party's candidate in the Rockingham by-election apologises for asking a constituent to question his opponent whether she would resign from parliament if she fell pregnant.
Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett to leave club next year after back-to-back horror seasons for West Coast
One of the biggest names in football in WA, West Coast Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbett, confirms next year will be his last at the club after back-to-back disastrous seasons and intense scrutiny of his position.
WAIS board replaced amid concerns of inaction over gymnast abuse
WA Minister for Sport David Templeman flags sweeping changes at the Western Australian Institute of Sport following the resignations of all but one board member and ongoing concerns about the culture of the organisation.