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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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