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Perth News Anchors Break World Record After 40 Years
Community Heroes4h ago

Perth News Anchors Break World Record After 40 Years

Two Australian TV anchors just earned a Guinness World Record for broadcasting together for over 40 years. Rick Ardon and Susannah Carr have delivered more than 10,000 newscasts side by side in Perth.

Google News - World Record3 min read
Matildas Keeper Arnold Ready for Asian Cup at Home
Sports4d ago

Matildas Keeper Arnold Ready for Asian Cup at Home

Australia's star goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold is feeling confident ahead of the Asian Cup tournament starting Sunday, despite limited game time during the off-season. The Matildas will face the Philippines in their opening match in Perth.

ABC Australia2 min read
Australia Backs Two Giant Pumped Hydro Projects Worth $6B
Planet Wins4d ago

Australia Backs Two Giant Pumped Hydro Projects Worth $6B

New South Wales just fast-tracked two massive pumped hydro projects that will store renewable energy for up to 16 hours, helping Australia move beyond coal power. Together, they'll generate enough electricity to power every home in Perth during peak demand.

PV Magazine3 min read
How Perth's Goth Scene Saved One Woman's Life
Acts of Kindness4d ago

How Perth's Goth Scene Saved One Woman's Life

Emma Baird found belonging in Perth's 1980s goth community during her darkest teenage years. Nearly 40 years later, she credits the subculture with helping save her life and shaping her identity.

SBS Australia2 min read
6'11" Chinese Star Doubles Perth Basketball Attendance
Sports4d ago

6'11" Chinese Star Doubles Perth Basketball Attendance

Han Xu joined Perth Lynx mid-season and helped the team win 15 of 17 games while doubling arena attendance. The Chinese basketball sensation is inspiring a new generation of young Asian-Australian athletes.

ABC Australia3 min read
Mother's Loss Inspires Kelly's Law in Western Australia
Solutions6d ago

Mother's Loss Inspires Kelly's Law in Western Australia

A grieving Perth mother turned her daughter's tragic death into sweeping road safety reform after seeing the accused drunk driver back on the road just two months later. Western Australia will now enforce tougher licence suspensions for dangerous drivers facing serious charges.

ABC Australia2 min read
Perth Neighbors Connect Through Disposable Camera Project
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Perth Neighbors Connect Through Disposable Camera Project

A Perth community group handed out 25 disposable cameras to neighbors with one simple instruction: take five photos and pass it on. The nostalgic project sparked connections across generations and captured the vibrant diversity of Northbridge.

ABC Australia2 min read
Swimmers Raise $32K in Pool After Storm Cancels Event
Acts of KindnessFeb 21

Swimmers Raise $32K in Pool After Storm Cancels Event

When rough weather canceled the iconic Rottnest Channel Swim, 43 determined swimmers didn't let months of training go to waste. They dove into a suburban pool instead, completing their distances to raise money for children with complex disabilities.

ABC Australia2 min read
Perth Hills Radio Finds New Dial Home at 88.9FM
SolutionsFeb 21

Perth Hills Radio Finds New Dial Home at 88.9FM

A volunteer-run community radio station in Perth's hills is turning a frequency change into an opportunity. Kalamunda Community Radio says its new spot at 88.9FM will actually make it easier for listeners to find them.

ABC Australia2 min read
Sam Kerr Leads Australia in Fifth Women's Asian Cup
SportsFeb 19

Sam Kerr Leads Australia in Fifth Women's Asian Cup

Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.

Japan Today3 min read
AFL State of Origin Returns After 26 Years to Sellout Crowd
SportsFeb 15

AFL State of Origin Returns After 26 Years to Sellout Crowd

After a 26-year hiatus, AFL State of Origin roared back to life with 58,141 fans packing Perth Stadium to watch Victoria defeat Western Australia. Both coaches are now calling for the game to become an annual tradition after witnessing the overwhelming success.

ABC Australia2 min read
Perth Imaging Tech Raises $27M to Transform Breast Surgery
Health & WellnessFeb 13

Perth Imaging Tech Raises $27M to Transform Breast Surgery

An Australian medical device company just secured $27 million to advance breakthrough imaging technology that helps surgeons see cancerous tissue in real time during breast surgery. The innovation could spare thousands of women from having to go back for repeat operations.

Regional: australia innovation technology (AU)3 min read
Black Ferns Win Perth Sevens Title in Dominant Fashion
SportsFeb 8

Black Ferns Win Perth Sevens Title in Dominant Fashion

New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens crushed Australia 29-7 on home soil to claim their first Perth Sevens title. The victory marks the team's third straight win over their fiercest rivals in world series finals.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Perth Firefighters Save 100+ Homes From Hills Bushfire
Planet WinsFeb 6

Perth Firefighters Save 100+ Homes From Hills Bushfire

More than 100 firefighters successfully controlled a bushfire threatening Perth's eastern suburbs, preventing any homes from burning. The coordinated response with aerial bombers shows how emergency preparedness saves lives and property.

ABC Australia2 min read
Two Strangers Born on Same Bridge Say Goodbye After 86 Years
Global NewsFeb 1

Two Strangers Born on Same Bridge Say Goodbye After 86 Years

Sam Mitchell and Maureen Smith were both born in moving cars on Australia's Fremantle Traffic Bridge, 64 years apart. They joined 80 others for a special farewell ride before the historic bridge gets demolished and rebuilt.

ABC Australia2 min read
Perth Scorchers Win 6th BBL Title in 15 Seasons
SportsJan 27

Perth Scorchers Win 6th BBL Title in 15 Seasons

The Perth Scorchers just cemented their status as Australia's most successful cricket franchise, clinching their sixth Big Bash League championship against all odds. After experts wrote them off this season following key player losses, the team's smart succession planning and devoted home crowd proved the doubters wrong.

ABC Australia2 min read
Kiwi Cricketer Hits Impossible Shot to Win Championship
SportsJan 26

Kiwi Cricketer Hits Impossible Shot to Win Championship

New Zealand's Finn Allen pulled off one of cricket's most audacious shots of the year, ramping a 146 km/h fastball into the second-tier grandstand during the Big Bash League final. His Perth Scorchers claimed their sixth championship title in a dominant victory.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Perth Scorchers Win Sixth BBL Championship Title
SportsJan 25

Perth Scorchers Win Sixth BBL Championship Title

The Perth Scorchers secured their record-breaking sixth Big Bash League championship with a dominant six-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers in front of 55,108 cheering fans. The professional performance showcased why Perth remains cricket's most successful team in the tournament's history.

ABC Australia2 min read
Teacher Turns Tourette's Dinosaur Roars Into Classroom Lesson
Community HeroesJan 25

Teacher Turns Tourette's Dinosaur Roars Into Classroom Lesson

Perth high school teacher Sharn Davidson makes dinosaur noises because of Tourette syndrome, and she's turned her tics into a powerful teaching tool about embracing differences. Her students named her two distinct roars "Kevin" and "Terry," and now she's helping other kids with the condition feel less alone.

ABC Australia2 min read
Scientists Find Genetic Key to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Health & WellnessJan 24

Scientists Find Genetic Key to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Australian researchers have discovered a genetic fault that could unlock the first diagnostic test and approved treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome, offering hope to 250,000 Australians. The breakthrough could transform life for patients who have spent decades without answers.

Google News - Australia Breakthrough3 min read

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