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Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey.

A side-on close-up shot of Property Council WA chief executive Sandra Brewer.

Published: 1h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 9:43amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Factory fire that caused toxic smoke clouds may impact farmers ahead of seeding season, industry head warns

There are concerns a blaze which destroyed parts of an agricultural supplies warehouse may stretch fertiliser and chemical supplies thin for farmers across Western Australia ahead of the seeding season.

An aerial image showing fire damage to a storage factory near a beach

Published: 4h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 6:04amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Firesby Cason Ho

Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland.

Published: 7h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 3:05amSource: ABC BallaratTopic: Forest Regenerationby Gavin McGrath

Father and son hip-hop artists spread message of hope

Award-winning Perth musician Flewnt is touring regional Western Australia with his 11-year-old son — and fellow hip-hop artist — Inkabee. Their message for young people? Chase your dreams.

Published: 11h agoFri 9 Feb 2024 at 11:30pmSource: ABC KimberleyTopic: Hip Hopby Esse Deves

The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health.

Diver Anabelle Smith, wearing a blue singlet, is standing on pool deck with diving boards behind her, smiling at the camera.

Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Published: 8h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 2:32amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Amanda Shalala

Here is why not every wind from the ocean is a sea breeze

More than 85 per cent of Australians live within 50 kilometres of the ocean, but the variation in weather across any slice of this narrow coastal band is substantial.

Sea breeze illustration shows uneven heating of the earth's surface near a coastline leads to a sea breeze circulation.

Published: 8h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 2:48amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Tom Saunders

Having rushed to hospital with 'stabbing' abdominal pain, Lianne was given a pamphlet on drug addiction

Lianne Williams is one of the many women with endometriosis who has had to fight to have medical professionals take her symptoms seriously. Clinics dedicated to treating the condition are becoming more common, but are they working?

Published: 7h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 3:27amSource: StatelineTopic: Endometriosisby Claire Moodie

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Sab's day started with a visit from 8 red-tail cockatoos. So she's here in her best dress and chirpier than ever

A visit from eight red-tail cockatoos and her favourite breakfast: sardines, tomato and black pepper on toast. That's how Sabrina's day started, and she brought the good vibes into Roots and Shoots, in her "favouritist" summer frock.

A large black bird is flying. Its tail feathers are fanned out behind it, showing red plumage.

Duration: 51 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Gardens and Site Elementswith Amber Cunningham and Sabrina Hahn

This is the closest most of us will ever get to seeing the elusive Night Parrot

The Night Parrot was once thought to be extinct but the WA Museum Boola Bardip now has a full specimen to show the public

Duration: 5 minutes 36 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Libraries, Museums and Gallerieswith Michael Tetlow

New state-wide plan after council tree protections rejected by WA Government

WA Minister for Planning John Carey outlines his plans for a state-wide approach to 'urban greening' of Perth's dwindling tree canopy on Mornings with Nadia Mitsopoulos.

A man in a suit with a serious expression standing outside a building.

Duration: 14 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Trees

The must-see shows at this year's Perth Festival

Artistic Director Iain Grandage previews his fifth and final festival with Jo Trilling.

Duration: 10 minutes 26 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentwith Jo Trilling

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Toxic smoke warning for suburban Perth

Authorities issued a hazmat warning for several suburbs in southern Perth after a warehouse storing agricultural supplies went up in smoke.

Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds

Source: ABC News

Boy, 11, charged after 69yo man bashed outside his Perth home, left injured in street

CCTV footage of an alleged assault shows a man being assaulted as he lay on the ground.

Duration: 55 seconds

Source: ABC News

Premier Roger Cook speaks WA's state political reporter Keane Bourke on Stateline.

Unpacking two key issues confronting his government — the cost of living and youth justice — Roger Cook gives some hints about the kind of leader he is, and what West Australians might be able to expect from him ahead of the 2025 election.

An image of a man in a suit with the words 'not chasing votes' superimposed.

Duration: 6 minutes 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

Roger Cook says youth justice is too important to politicise.

WA Premier Roger Cook says his government is determined to make meaningful, lasting change in youth justice.

Duration: 1 minute 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

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'Over the last seven weeks, I've had no income whatsoever'. Wait times for age pension claims causing stress

Adele McIntosh-Jackson first applied for the age pension in August last year but still hasn't had her claim approved and now unable to work, has no income at all.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Welfareby Emma Wynne

'Housing delivery' concerns partly behind move to reject plan aimed at saving Perth's tree canopy

The WA government confirms it will reject a plan to protect mature trees put forward by two Perth councils, and instead develop its own urban greening strategy.

A mature tree with lots of green leaves.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Treesby Nadia Mitsopoulos, Cason Ho and Tabarak Al Jrood

Australian man celebrates 108 years of living a life of love and kindness

He's lived through two world wars, the Great Depression and at least two global pandemics but Perth retiree Gordon Ewers says he's nothing but grateful for his life.

An elderly man in a check shirt sitting in front of a balloon display.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Community and Societyby Kate Leaver

Plan to save tree canopy in Australia's least leafy city poised to be cut down by planning minister

A council plan to protect Perth's trees will be rejected by WA Planning Minister John Carey despite overwhelming community support, the ABC understands.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Climate Changeby Cason Ho

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Nadia Mitsopoulos standing in front of a shaded garden, smiling.

Published: 13 Mar 2023Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 5:27amSource: ABC PERTH

The hunt for Perth's best beach

Join Mark Gibson for Breakfast at the beach as we set out on a quest along our coastline in search of Perth’s crowned jewel – the ultimate best beach.

Breakfast presenter Mark Gibson smiling with image of beach sand and water behind him

Published: ThuThu 8 Feb 2024 at 4:24amSource: ABC PERTH

Stay connected to the ABC in an emergency

The ABC Emergency website is your online destination for up-to-date emergency warnings from across Australia and advice on how to prepare as the emergency season approaches.

Published: 3 Mar 2022Thu 3 Mar 2022 at 3:14amSource: ABC HOBART

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The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Diver Anabelle Smith felt pressure to look a certain way as a young diver, which affected her mental and physical health.

Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Fri Fix: Opals close in on Olympics and cricket's next-gen on show

After beating Brazil in their first qualifier, the Opals are close enough to locking in a spot at the Paris Olympics you can almost smell the croissants.

Lauren Jackson is chaired off the court by her Opals teammates at the World Cup.

Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Purdy v Mahomes: it's time for Super Bowl LVIII

It’s the biggest sporting event in the US, with some of sports biggest names, and in some cases their famous girlfriends. Super Bowl LVIII is on the horizon.

Patrick Mahomes raises his right hand as he celebrates the Chiefs' winning the Super Bowl.

Duration: 14 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Michelle Heyman is a Matilda again, 5 years after retiring

We love a fairytale in sport and Matilda Michelle Heyman might be about to provide one. She's been named in the squad for the Olympic qualifiers against Uzbekistan, 5 years after she announced her retirement from international football.

A soccer player wearing yellow and green runs with the ball during a game against a team wearing blue

Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

WA News

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Factory fire that caused toxic smoke clouds may impact farmers ahead of seeding season, industry head warns

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Firesby Cason Ho

Freediver overcomes fear of ocean to recover precious items dropped from Australia's longest jetty

Peter Wissink struggled with a phobia of the ocean after his father died. Now, he's known around town as the man who saves people's precious items when they are accidentally dropped into the water.

An underwater shot of a man freediving in the ocean.

Source: ABC South West WATopic: Oceans and Reefsby Amelia Searson

Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

Most of the 1,000 different eucalyptus tree varieties are native to Australia but not all belong in a pristine wetland.

Source: ABC BallaratTopic: Forest Regenerationby Gavin McGrath

National News

NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.

Corruption findings face legal challenge after ICAC's High Court 'disaster'

Published: 2h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 7:53amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Corruptionby Maryanne Taouk

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey.

Published: 1h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 9:43amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Rebecca Trigger, Cason Ho and David Weber

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Australian sport's anti-doping chief slams an Olympic-style event with no drug testing as "grossly irresponsible" and warns of severe ramifications for athletes taking part.

Australian swimmer James Magnussen shirtless after a race at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Published: 4h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 6:32amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Doping in Sports

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

Emergency services were called to Harbour Beach in Mackay shortly after 1pm following reports of a body being found in a car.

Police officers standing near vehicles at a beach.

Published: 2h agoSat 10 Feb 2024 at 7:56amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

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Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

Factory fire that caused toxic smoke clouds may impact farmers ahead of seeding season, industry head warns

Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

Father and son hip-hop artists spread message of hope

The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Here is why not every wind from the ocean is a sea breeze

Having rushed to hospital with 'stabbing' abdominal pain, Lianne was given a pamphlet on drug addiction

Sab's day started with a visit from 8 red-tail cockatoos. So she's here in her best dress and chirpier than ever

This is the closest most of us will ever get to seeing the elusive Night Parrot

New state-wide plan after council tree protections rejected by WA Government

The must-see shows at this year's Perth Festival

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Toxic smoke warning for suburban Perth

Boy, 11, charged after 69yo man bashed outside his Perth home, left injured in street

Premier Roger Cook speaks WA's state political reporter Keane Bourke on Stateline.

Roger Cook says youth justice is too important to politicise.

'Over the last seven weeks, I've had no income whatsoever'. Wait times for age pension claims causing stress

'Housing delivery' concerns partly behind move to reject plan aimed at saving Perth's tree canopy

Australian man celebrates 108 years of living a life of love and kindness

Plan to save tree canopy in Australia's least leafy city poised to be cut down by planning minister

Join us for Valentine's Day at Yagan Square

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The hunt for Perth's best beach

Stay connected to the ABC in an emergency

The pressure to look like other divers led Anabelle Smith to a low place

Fri Fix: Opals close in on Olympics and cricket's next-gen on show

Purdy v Mahomes: it's time for Super Bowl LVIII

Michelle Heyman is a Matilda again, 5 years after retiring

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

Factory fire that caused toxic smoke clouds may impact farmers ahead of seeding season, industry head warns

Freediver overcomes fear of ocean to recover precious items dropped from Australia's longest jetty

Red versus blue: Why the right gum tree matters in a healthy wetland

NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal

Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer

Australia's anti-doping chief issues grave warning over 'grossly irresponsible' Enhanced Games

Police declare crime scene after body reportedly found in vehicle at Mackay beach

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