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Missing Autistic Boy Found Safe After Storm Search in Perth
Community Heroes•1h ago

Missing Autistic Boy Found Safe After Storm Search in Perth

An 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy who vanished during a fierce storm in Perth has been found safe after more than 50 volunteers searched through the night. A kind stranger spotted Norman Krakouer walking back home and called police.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Perth Students Raise $52K for Drought-Hit Cattle Stations
Acts of Kindness•3d ago

Perth Students Raise $52K for Drought-Hit Cattle Stations

School students and Lions Clubs across Western Australia raised over $100,000 to send emergency hay to drought-stricken cattle stations in the state's north. Fourteen road trains are now delivering the life-saving fodder to families who haven't seen rain in nearly four years.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Christchurch Adds Nonstop Flights to Tokyo, Singapore, Perth
Innovation•May 20

Christchurch Adds Nonstop Flights to Tokyo, Singapore, Perth

New Zealand's South Island just became way easier to reach from Asia and Australia. Air New Zealand is launching three new international routes from Christchurch, reconnecting the region to the world after years of limited service.

Stuff NZ•2 min read
Perth Kitchen Program Turns 160 Migrant Women Into Entrepreneurs
Acts of Kindness•May 17

Perth Kitchen Program Turns 160 Migrant Women Into Entrepreneurs

A nine-week cooking course in Western Australia is helping migrant women build businesses and confidence while creating a sisterhood that lasts long after graduation. The program has already helped one woman launch her own spice company.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Brisbane Keeps Magic Round Rugby Festival Through 2032
Sports•May 13

Brisbane Keeps Magic Round Rugby Festival Through 2032

Queensland has locked in the NRL's Magic Round festival until 2032, securing six more years of the electric rugby event that brings 16 teams and tens of thousands of fans to Brisbane for four days. The deal protects the city from poaching attempts by Sydney, Perth, and New Zealand while delivering a $50 million annual boost to local businesses.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Australia Honors Beloved Sportscaster Dennis Cometti
Community Heroes•May 4

Australia Honors Beloved Sportscaster Dennis Cometti

Thousands gathered at Perth Stadium to celebrate the life of Dennis Cometti, whose golden voice brought joy to Australian sports fans for over 50 years. The iconic broadcaster, who passed away in March at 76, received a state memorial service filled with laughter, tears, and tributes from across the nation.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Moroccan Fighter Marwan Rahiki Goes 9-0 with UFC Perth Win
Sports•May 4

Moroccan Fighter Marwan Rahiki Goes 9-0 with UFC Perth Win

Twenty-three-year-old Marwan Rahiki knocked out his opponent in the first round at UFC Perth, maintaining his perfect record of finishing every fight he's ever had. The Moroccan featherweight's victory in front of 13,000 fans marks his rapid rise as one of the sport's most exciting young talents.

Morocco World News•2 min read
Lost Puppy Henry Found After 3 Months in Perth Suburbs
Acts of Kindness•Apr 25

Lost Puppy Henry Found After 3 Months in Perth Suburbs

A dachshund puppy survived nearly three months alone in Perth's southern suburbs before a community rescue effort brought him home. Henry's story shows what happens when neighbors come together for a common cause.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Netflix Series Brings $19M and 100 Jobs to Small WA Town
Global News•Apr 23

Netflix Series Brings $19M and 100 Jobs to Small WA Town

A tiny Australian town 78 kilometers north of Perth is getting a Hollywood-style economic boost as Netflix films its first Western Australia series in the region. The production is creating 100 local jobs and injecting $19 million into Gingin's economy.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Perth to Bunbury Train Returns After 3-Year Wait
Solutions•Apr 22

Perth to Bunbury Train Returns After 3-Year Wait

Western Australia's beloved Australind train service will reconnect Perth and Bunbury this June after nearly three years off the tracks. Four brand-new trains are bringing upgraded comfort and reliability to passengers who've waited patiently through delays.

ABC Australia•2 min read
St Johnstone Wins Scottish Championship With 2 Games Left
Sports•Apr 22

St Johnstone Wins Scottish Championship With 2 Games Left

St Johnstone secured the Scottish Championship title with a decisive 2-0 victory at Dunfermline Athletic, clinching promotion with two matches still to play. The Perth-based club's triumph marks their return to Scotland's top flight after just one season away.

BBC Sport•2 min read
Perth E-Bike Sales Jump 750% as Fuel Prices Soar
Solutions•Apr 6

Perth E-Bike Sales Jump 750% as Fuel Prices Soar

Aussie commuters are ditching their cars for e-bikes as fuel prices surge, with one Perth shop selling 30 e-bikes in 10 days instead of their usual four per week. The shift could save riders thousands while building healthier, greener communities.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Perth's Western Force Stun Queensland Reds 42-19 in Rugby
Sports•Apr 5

Perth's Western Force Stun Queensland Reds 42-19 in Rugby

Australia's most remote rugby team delivered one of the season's biggest upsets, proving distance doesn't diminish determination. The Western Force's commanding victory keeps their historic playoff dreams alive.

Yahoo Sports•2 min read
Remote Australian Community Gets First Home Internet Access
Solutions•Mar 28

Remote Australian Community Gets First Home Internet Access

A remote Indigenous community 2,300km from Perth just got home internet for the first time, thanks to a nonprofit's solar-powered solution. Ngalingkadji residents can now access emergency services, telehealth, and banking even during power outages.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Mayo Clinic Tests Heat Therapy for Stage 4 Cancer
Health & Wellness•Mar 27

Mayo Clinic Tests Heat Therapy for Stage 4 Cancer

Mayo Clinic is now testing a revolutionary cancer treatment that uses heat to fight Stage 4 tumors in just five-minute sessions. The non-invasive therapy could replace chemotherapy and radiation for some patients, eliminating their harsh side effects.

Google News - New Treatment•3 min read
104-Year-Old Conductor Nears World Record in Perth
Community Heroes•Mar 26

104-Year-Old Conductor Nears World Record in Perth

George Franklin still leads his swing band every Monday at 104, just months away from becoming the world's oldest conductor. The WWII veteran has been making music for 97 years and credits it for his long, vibrant life.

Google News - World Record•2 min read
Perth Youth Hub Helps 750 Homeless Kids Find Their Way
Acts of Kindness•Mar 23

Perth Youth Hub Helps 750 Homeless Kids Find Their Way

When 13-year-old Kaya became homeless, she found hope at Passages, a youth hub helping hundreds of young Australians rebuild their lives. The Perth center proves that basics like showers and hot meals can be the foundation for real change.

ABC Australia•3 min read
Aussie Tennis Star, 21, Stuns Top 20 With 5 Straight Wins
Sports•Mar 23

Aussie Tennis Star, 21, Stuns Top 20 With 5 Straight Wins

Australian tennis player Talia Gibson is on fire, defeating five top-20 opponents in just three weeks and rocketing from world number 112 to 68. The 21-year-old from Perth shows no signs of slowing as she powers through the Miami Open without dropping a single set.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Elders Save 3 Endangered Languages in Remote Australia
Acts of Kindness•Mar 21

Elders Save 3 Endangered Languages in Remote Australia

In a tiny community closer to Timor Leste than Perth, Indigenous elders are racing against time to revive three ancestral languages spoken by only a handful of people. Their efforts are empowering the next generation with cultural strength and identity.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Dance Company Performs Inside Bowling Alley to Challenge Limits
Community Heroes•Mar 19

Dance Company Performs Inside Bowling Alley to Challenge Limits

Restless Dance Theatre turned a bowling alley into a stage to celebrate what people with disabilities can do. The show challenges the common practice of installing gutter bumpers before people even ask for help.

ABC Australia•2 min read

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