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Record fox cull to give scientists fresh insight into the diet of Southern WA feral predators

Scientists from Murdoch University will analyse the stomach contents of feral foxes after West Australian farmers culled hundreds of animals near the Stirling Range.
Fox standing in green grass.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Environmental Managementby Andrew Chounding

Research project focused on crucial ecosystem gets $1.4m boost

A major university research project into critical peatland ecosystems in Western Australia has been given $1.4 million by a philanthropic organisation.
A frog with a brightly-coloured underbelly.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Conservationby Mark Bennett

In the golden age of railway, the WA government ran affordable holidays to show off the state's attractions

The WA government once offered train holidays around the state with sleeping cars, on-board dining, and a chance to see the sights on 'reso tours'.
The buffet car of the Albany train, 1970.

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Travel and Tourism (Lifestyle and Leisure)by Emma Wynne

Proposed fishing ban across huge swathe of WA's south coast raises concern

A proposal to close a quarter of the waters between Bremer Bay and the South Australian border to all fishing draws mixed reactions from the community.
A serious young blonde woman, hair tied, glasses on top, grey tee, jeans, stands on a fishing boat. Blue sky, scattered clouds.

Published: Source: ABC EsperanceTopic: Marine Parksby Tara de Landgrafft and Emily JB Smith

'They tell you you're worthless, then tell you they can help you': The 'harmful' practice still legal despite promised ban

An alleged conversion therapy event divided this country town, but despite promises to outlaw the practice, it's still legal in this state.
person looking out into ocean

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: LGBTby Briana Fiore

Country Women's Association branch saved by 23-year-old a 'model' to help others in Western Australia

Bonnie Telfer may not seem like a quintessential CWA deputy president, but the 23-year-old single-handedly saved her town's branch from closure after membership in Darkan fell to single digits.
a girl in a pink shirt and white hat

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Sheep Productionby Andrew Chounding

Why doesn't your car have a spare tyre anymore?

Many vehicles no longer come with a spare tyre, but what does this mean for drivers in Western Australia who often travel vast distances on outback roads? 
ABC News crew changing flat tyre on car on red dirt road on the way to Gulkula, NT.
Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Automotive Industrywith Michael Tetlow

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What causes the 'cloud waterfall' effect?

It takes some special conditions to capture the moment fog flows down a mountain like water.
Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds

Source: ABC Great Southern

WA families continue exodus from city

The surge in tree-changers began during the pandemic, pushing the price of small rural blocks to new highs.
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds

Source: ABC News

Climate change could turn more salt lakes pink

Researchers suggest climate change could see more salt lakes turn pink.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

Yabby producer struggling to meet increased demand

Australia's largest family-owned yabby export facility is struggling to keep up with orders leading into the festive season.
Duration: 1 minute 26 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire

A woman is charged over the death of South Australian mother Krystal Marshall, who was allegedly murdered before the house in which her remains were found was set alight.
A woman with sunglasses on her head.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'

As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
A split image showing an older man in a living room and Julian Assange, standing on a balcony holding up his fist.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: International Courts and Tribunalsby William Howard, Mim Hook and Millicent Spencer

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".
Fence with a danger asbestos sign at the Rozelle Parklands as the clean up continues

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestosby Victor Petrovic and Harry Frost

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Speaking during his weekly audience with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the king also said he was gratified to see how his diagnosis had boosted support for cancer charities across the UK.
An older white man with white hair in a navy pinstriped suit smiles as he shakes hands with a middle-aged man of Indian heritage

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

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