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When RSPCA inspectors discovered over 100 neglected dogs in Perth, they launched a massive rescue operation that saved 80% of the animals. Today, most of those dogs are thriving in loving homes, proving that swift action and dedicated care can turn tragedy into hope.
A light aircraft plunged into a field north of Perth, but both men on board survived with injuries that weren't life threatening. Emergency responders called them "very lucky" after the dramatic crash left the plane badly damaged.
Andrew Grero, 40, transforms his young-onset Parkinson's diagnosis into powerful art that educates and inspires others. His first solo show uses bright colors and honest imagery to show what living with the disease really looks like.
Western Australia is investing over $100 million to build a 30-story apartment tower in Perth's heart, bringing 174 affordable and social housing units to people who need them most. The project is part of a historic wave of 21 developments adding 1,500 homes statewide.
Troy Nababan plays guitar 42 meters above Perth Stadium, strapped in a harness, pumping up Fremantle Dockers fans with AC/DC and Queen covers. His long hair landed him the dream gig he thought had passed him by.
While bird flu dominates headlines, Australian researchers are quietly winning the fight against a devastating beetle that threatened to destroy Perth's iconic trees. A laboratory breakthrough could protect forests and farms nationwide.
Royal Perth Hospital just became Australia's first facility licensed to manufacture breakthrough cancer therapies that train patients' own immune cells to fight tumors. Western Australian cancer patients will soon access cutting-edge treatments without leaving home.
A frustrated father tracked down his stolen motorcycle using social media and community tips, accidentally recovering a politician's stolen quad bike in the process. His three-day investigation brought Perth's bike theft problem directly to government leaders.
A Mongolian volunteer and a Polish nursing home resident prove friendship has no age limit. Their seven-year bond is part of a Perth program tackling the epidemic of elderly isolation affecting one in six older Australians.
A soccer tournament in Perth brings together refugee communities to celebrate connection, resilience, and the universal language of sport. For players like Mayada Ali, who spent six years in an Iraqi refugee camp, the Freedom Cup is more than a game—it's family.
An 11-year-old non-verbal autistic boy survived 15 hours alone in Perth's wild weather before community volunteers brought him home safe. Norman Krakouer spent the night in just shorts as temperatures dropped to 9°C, but walked away unharmed thanks to quick-thinking rescuers.
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.