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This Australian athlete was running for a world record. Now he's running to honour his dad

Tim Franklin, a 40-year-old former lawyer sometimes referred to as Australia's Forrest Gump, has just celebrated his 20,000-kilometre milestone in Western Australia, as he nears the end of a life-changing around-the-world run.
Tight side profile of a man in a black cap, red top and black running vest walking down the road with a determined expression.
Duration: 1 minute 29 seconds

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

Groovin the Moo is the latest casualty of a festival industry in crisis. What can be done?

Groovin the Moo's cancellation is just the latest blow to an industry facing a perfect storm of struggles. What can be done to save festivals like it?
A crowd of young Groovin The Moo festival-goers raise their hands and cheer.

Published: Source: Double JTopic: Music Industryby Al Newstead

Illegal camping leaving Margaret River locals fuming

An increasing tide of illegal campers amid an ongoing housing and accommodation crisis causes tensions in WA's surfing heartland, with complaints of a "constant stream of faeces, toilet paper and wet wipes" being left behind.
A dirt carpark filled with vans next to a beach

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Campingby Amelia Searson and South West Editor Jemillah Dawson

Sky-high domestic violence rates in WA's north prompts call for change

With more than 450 domestic violence cases reported to police in one month, Kimberley residents are calling for change.
People walk on the street with an orange banner

Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Domestic Violenceby Esse Deves, Mya Kordic and Amelia Searson

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

The humble spud is now a $1 billion industry but a potato farmer says not all growers are benefitting

Australia consistently produces about 1.4 million tonnes of spuds each year and their value is on the rise.
Potatoes with a graphic of a yellow arrow on the up and +$1bn written on it.

Published: Source: LandlineTopic: Consumersby Matt Brann and Kate Forrester

Fans say Groovin the Moo cancelled 'too soon' as fallout continues over cultural and economic loss

Groovin the Moo is a key event on Bunbury's social calendar, but the announcement that this year's event will be cancelled has disappointed local music fans and businesses alike.
Large crowd of people at music festival

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Music Industryby Ethan French and Bridget McArthur

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Runner Tim Franklin abandoned his world record attempt to circumnavigate the globe on foot after his dad passed away.

Runner Tim Franklin abandoned his world record attempt to circumnavigate the globe on foot after his dad passed away.
Duration: 1 minute 29 seconds

Source: ABC News

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

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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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