Stan Shaw
WA born and bred, Stan has called the south-west of the state home for 15 years, presenting ABC radio programs in Esperance, Albany, Perth and Bunbury. He loves sharing other people's stories, particularly those that inspire and show the true human spirit when we overcome adversity. And a good sports yarn.
Latest by Stan Shaw
Struggling with traffic woes, minister says Bunbury ring road and highway projects to conclude this year
As traffic once again came to a standstill on the major highway between Perth and Margaret River today, Western Australia's transport minister promised the end was in sight for chronic congestion on the region's major roads.
One dog dead, three others recovering, after suspected poisoning on Harvey farm
When Mia Davis and her partner took their dog Barra to the vet they didn't realise the 7-year-old staffy had been poisoned and wouldn't make the trip home.
Mental health support centre in regional WA town to close following 40 years of operation
Fellowship House at Albany will permanently shut its doors at the end of March due to funding cuts.
Dad drowns at popular beach trying to save his children
Police say bystanders and paramedics tried for more than half an hour to revive a man who died after trying to save his sons.
Sports minister lambasts country football club amid racism, sexism saga
A two-day tribunal is underway after a regional football club's women's team was axed after almost the entire team quit in the face of internal club sexism and racism claims.
Skye was 12 when she waved goodbye to her father on the beach at Gracetown. Moments later the cliff above him collapsed
Lindsay Thompson was among nine people killed when a cliff gave way above a beach in WA. Twenty-five years on, the surfing community still gathers to pay tribute to those lost in the tragedy.
Stories of Capel's buried brought to life
The stories of those buried at a cemetery in the state's South West are being told thanks to a four-year community effort.
Sightseers spoiling culturally sensitive waterfall
Soaring visitations to a culturally sensitive West Australian waterfall by keen sightseers is creating headaches for those tasked with its care and protection as Instagrammers step outside dedicated walking trails to secure their perfect picture.
Advocates for older Australians call for choice over paperless bills
John Van Der Wielen is 74 years old has been told he will no longer be mailed a paper bill from his phone provider. His family and advocates for older people say John should get to choose.
Learner drivers wait months to sit practical test
Rade Ristovic has been teaching learner drivers in Bunbury for two years and says some learners are driving down from Perth to sit their driver's test.
How a wish turned into a lifetime of giving
When Emma Prout was diagnosed with cancer at age nine, it turned her family life upside down. Then a stranger granted her a wish — and it led to a lifetime of giving.
Concerns for the future of Bunbury's dolphins
Concerns are being raised about whether a local dolphin population can survive the $100-million-dollar foreshore redevelopment in Bunbury, 175 kilometres south of Perth in Western Australia.
From using phones to eating cereal, police label distracted drivers 'bats**t stupid'
One of Western Australia's top police superintendents has taken aim at distracted drivers, welcoming today's introduction of some of the country's harshest penalties.
Calls to reduce speed limit on WA highway as latest fatality sees frustration turn to fear
A WA community group is calling for a speed reduction along the South Western Highway after two fatal car crashes that occurred in almost exactly the same spot.
Country town's only bank set to be replaced by a bottle shop
The only bank in a tiny gold mining town of 1,200 residents in WA has closed its doors and is set to be replaced with a liquor store.
Hidden treasures uncovered at heritage-listed bank
Renovations on a heritage-listed bank building in Bunbury, in WA's South West, uncover some hidden treasures including the original safe and the bank's colourful insignia set into the flooring.
Leavers fight for the right to party in light of pandemic controls
School leavers just want to party, responsibly.
Hard hit by the economic downturn, Margaret River's shops close down
Margaret River's most iconic shop will shut down as the global pandemic and a disruptive main street redevelopment, cut deep into retail sales.
Lockers for homeless in Bunbury are here to stay
The WA city has pushed back on claims that a storage locker system for homeless people is ineffective.
'Stay at home and do the right thing': RSL official urges people to avoid gatherings this Anzac Day
WA sub-branch president John Gelmi says while being unable to attend an Anzac Day will be hard for war veterans, they and other community members should still comply with social-distancing restrictions.
'We can't have a public meeting': Pandemic impedes locals from debating limestone quarry development
A South West WA community group wants more time to respond to the 26-hectare project, arguing coronavirus mass-gathering laws prevent them from meeting and responding collectively.
Costume-themed 'bin outings' are going viral – in a good way
The mundane task of putting the bins out just got interesting, as people around the world don fancy dress for their weekly walk to the kerb — all in the name of finding some fun during social isolation.
Backpackers urged to 'go home' before coronavirus lockdown
Augusta-Margaret River Shire president Ian Earl says backpackers "need to head to Perth and get on a plane and go home", amid mounting tensions between travellers and regional communities.
Birdwatcher finds rare gold coin worth thousands at popular camp spot
The find at a dam in outback Western Australia is even more incredible considering the number of fossickers who camp there while prospecting in the Goldfields.
Tornado tears through WA town, ripping off roofs and toppling trees as storm hits
A suspected tornado tore through the WA town of Harvey on Thursday night, damaging houses and bringing down trees, as a strong cold front battered the state's South West and brought heavy rain to Perth.