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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.

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

WA farmers at odds over potential for wind turbines on prime agricultural land

State-owned energy provider Synergy is looking at setting up a wind farm south-east of Margaret River, and is reaching out to landholders to put turbines on their properties.
Ross Woodhouse standing in front of dairy cows at Scott River in June 2020.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Wind Energyby Jacqueline Lynch

Shire investigates new holding yard after 'frustrating' trespassing cattle case

A $19,000, three-month process to move more than 60 trespassing cattle in the Shire of Capel ends with officials considering a future livestock impounding facility.
Shire of Capel sign, cattle in paddock, cattle warning sign

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Local Governmentby Kate Forrester

Coastal community holds paddle-out for Palestine to spark local dialogue on Israel-Gaza war

Paddle-outs have a long history as a way of mourning the dead in Margaret River's surfing community. Now, a group of locals takes to the water to remember the thousands of Palestinians killed in the ongoing war.
About 30 people form a circle in the water on surfboards or standing. On the beach, 'Ceasefire Now' has been spelt in seaweed.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Warby Bridget McArthur

Struggling nickel sector asks for urgent support, but analysts say 'folly' to give a taxpayer-funded lifeline

Nickel prices have plummeted in recent months due to a glut in the market, but some analysts say it's part of the "boom and bust" nature of the industry.
Two Caucasian hands holding a large rock, person wearing jeans and hello and grey mining shirt, dirt and grass behind.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Nickelby Tom Robinson, Alys Marshall and Tara de Landgrafft

Four money tasks to do each year

Attending to your superannuation, insurances and will is a bit like going to the dentist. Doing it regularly and consistently helps to avoid a painful outcome. 
A woman with curly hair sits on a couch with a laptop on her legs and headphones on.

Published: Source: ABC EverydayTopic: Personal Finance

Numbats in the wild doing better than expected despite prescribed burn with dire consequences

There was once thought to be fewer than 1,000 numbats left in the wild, but a new study in southern Western Australia suggests that number is far greater.
Two numbats next to each other.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Mark Bennett

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Solo Sailor's long trip to WA's South West

Sailor Ralph Bender was forced to sail dangerous parts of the Southern and Indian Oceans with a broken sail, eventually finding shelter in WA's South West.
Duration: 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

A western quoll (spotty back) and a woylie being released into the forest

The population of woylies and Western Quolls, two small native marsupial species, are bouncing back in WA's South West.
Duration: 25 seconds

Source: ABC South West WA

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Grandmother Mary Flynn stores the coffin she built herself in her home studio.
Mary Flynn in her homemade coffin
Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

Source: ABC South West WA

Have you given much thought to how you want to be buried?

Grandmother Mary Flynn stores the coffin she built herself in her home studio.
Duration: 1 minute 58 seconds

Source: ABC South West WA

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

Published: Source: 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: Source: 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: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Policeby Lillian Watkins and Hannah Walsh

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