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One of Australia's most stunning natural wonders is welcoming more tourists while transforming into a deeply meaningful cultural experience. Traditional owners are leading the change at Western Australia's Horizontal Falls, sharing ancient stories alongside world-class views.
After her fire brigade honored her daughter's funeral, Kahlia Lloyd joined up to give back and now champions women in firefighting. Her International Women's Day open event aims to welcome more women into the male-dominated field.
Western Australia has become one of the world's fastest-growing regions for Highland cattle breeding, with breeder numbers jumping from 12 to over 40 in just five years. The distinctively fluffy Scottish cows are drawing crowds through agritourism as farms open their gates to visitors seeking connection with these gentle giants.
A Western Australian mining project has cracked the code on extracting rare earth metals with recovery rates hitting 86.5%. The discovery could help break China's grip on these critical minerals needed for electric vehicles and wind turbines.
A Western Australian mining project just solved one of the toughest challenges in rare earth extraction, recovering over 86% of critical minerals using standard methods. The breakthrough could help break China's grip on the global supply of materials essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
When Cyclone Narelle devastated Western Australia's coast, a veterinarian drove a fully equipped mobile hospital 2,500 miles across the country to save hundreds of injured animals. Matilda, Australia's first mobile wildlife hospital, is now treating turtle hatchlings, dolphins, and seabirds that washed ashore.
After Tropical Cyclone Narelle devastated Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast, hundreds of injured animals are getting a lifeline from a massive mobile veterinary hospital rolling into the disaster zone. Teams will treat turtles, dolphins, seabirds, and even an emu with a broken toe.
Drivers honked horns and cheered as Western Australia's North West Coastal Highway reopened after Cyclone Narelle damage, saving Easter holidays for hundreds of families. Crews worked around the clock for over a week to repair flood damage and reconnect coastal communities.
Two sisters in Western Australia turned sibling rivalry into record-breaking success, growing giant pumpkins that tipped the scales at 408kg and 406kg. The winning gourd shattered the state's previous record by nearly 50 kilograms.
A mining company in Western Australia just cracked the code on extracting rare earth metals critical for electric vehicles and wind turbines. The breakthrough could help secure the supply chain for the world's clean energy transition.
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Scientists discovered evidence that Earth's tectonic plates were shifting 3.48 billion years ago, one billion years after our planet formed. This movement likely helped create the conditions that eventually made complex life possible.
More than 26,000 Western Australians have sparked a parliamentary inquiry into greyhound racing, with advocates sharing powerful stories about why change is needed. The movement shows how grassroots advocacy can push important conversations about animal welfare into the halls of government.
After ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle tore through Western Australia, the state government immediately stepped up with emergency payments for affected families. Despite widespread damage, not a single life was lost.
When a government department wanted to destroy thousands of Aboriginal welfare records in the 1970s, one Western Australian archivist made a decision that would help generations reconnect with their families. Margaret Medcalf just celebrated her 100th birthday, and the records she saved are still used daily to reunite families.
George Franklin has been making music for nearly a century, and at 104, he's about to break a world record. The Western Australian musician will become the world's oldest band conductor in August, but he's more focused on the Monday night swing sessions he still leads.
Western Australia may soon let people under state guardianship speak publicly about their experiences for the first time in decades. An independent legal review says there's "no good reason" to silence these vulnerable adults if they want to share their stories. #
An anonymous patient donated $280,000 to buy a brand new ambulance for the tiny Australian town whose five volunteer paramedics saved their life. The gift will serve Koorda's 200 residents for the next decade.
A Western Australian promoter is transforming controversial underground bush parties into safe, legal forest dance events. The initiative offers partygoers a legitimate nightlife option while addressing noise complaints and safety concerns.
A spectacular light installation spanning 12 kilometers of Western Australia's coastline is drawing thousands to Albany. Finnish artist Kari Kola created the world's largest light show, blending Indigenous culture with cosmic wonder.
When drought left cattle starving across Western Australia, farmers donated thousands of hay bales to help. Now a community-led charity needs one final push to deliver the lifesaving feed across 1,000 kilometers of outback.
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