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Artist and miner saves a life with powerful, 16m-high message

A mural painted at a gold mine near Kalgoorlie has opened up a conversation about the relationship between loneliness and suicide in FIFO and DIDO workers.

A bearded man with neck and face tattoos stands dressed in high-vis and safety gear on a mine sit.

Published: 1h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 11:37pmSource: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Mental Healthby Macey Turner

Almost everyone smokes in this community and locals want that to change

With a packet of tobacco costing more than $100, smokers in Tjuntjuntjarra are in a vicious cycle, but have "little support" when it comes to quitting.

Published: SatSat 26 Apr 2025 at 2:44amSource: StatelineTopic: Smokingby Emily JB Smith and Katrina Tap

Gang member breaks silence on woman missing from bikie clubhouse

A WA coroner indicates he'll be unable to determine how a woman died after she disappeared in Kalgoorlie more than 25 years ago.

A mid shot of Lisa Govan posing for a photo smiling with her arms around a large dog while sitting at a table.

Published: ThuThu 24 Apr 2025 at 2:53pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Missing Personby Kema Johnson

Suspended WA council CEO resigns as workplace probe continues

The Shire of Coolgardie has confirmed the resignation of long-standing chief executive James Trail as an investigation into issues at the council continues.

A middle-aged man in a dark suit stands at a podium and holds up a document.

Published: WedWed 23 Apr 2025 at 9:17amSource: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Local Governmentby Katrina Tap

WA premier 'not advised' staffing to blame for DV electronic monitoring problem

WA's premier says he "hasn't been advised" a lack of staffing has led to gaps in the tracking of some alleged domestic violence offenders, despite the Department of Justice actively recruiting to fill roles.

Published: WedWed 23 Apr 2025 at 9:00amSource: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Domestic Violenceby Cason Ho

Faced with extremes, the Spinifex People are being pushed to the limit

The Anangu built one of the nation's most remote communities after nuclear bombs were tested on their country. But they face profound challenges amid extreme weather and rising costs.

He has curly grey hair, stubble and wears a green and blue striped jumper.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Published: 20 Apr 2025Sun 20 Apr 2025 at 11:41pmSource: StatelineTopic: Roadsby Emily JB Smith and Katrina Tap

Regional representation in WA upper house slashed

Regional representation in WA's upper house has been reduced by more than a third, prompting calls for some of the state's metropolitan politicians to set up offices in the country.

Published: 16 Apr 2025Wed 16 Apr 2025 at 11:45pmSource: ABC South West WATopic: State and Territory Electionsby Jacqueline Lynch

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Majority of Western Australian exports exempted from sweeping US tariffs

Former deputy ambassador Paul Myler said broad exemptions on gold, copper, critical minerals and energy meant the state was less likely to be impacted.

Duration: 4 minutes 3 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Tradewith Nadia Mitsopoulos

The woman keeping Australia trucking

If you walked into a mechanic workshop in Australia 50 years ago, chances are you'd have been surrounded by men.

Duration: 3 minutes 16 seconds

Source: ABC Alice SpringsTopic: Road Transport Industryby Victoria Ellis

Bogged for days on the Nullarbor

When Carl Jakeway's four-wheel-drive sunk into the clay on a remote road trip, he tried for days to dig it out.

white car bogged in mud and four people - three men and one woman pose form a photo in scrubland

Duration: 3 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Driver Educationby Hayden Smith

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Esperance residents call for reliable mobile coverage

Esperance residents hope election promises from the major parties will improve access to reliable mobile coverage.

Regional Reception: Close-up of a mobile phone in a person's hand, rural setting in background

Duration: 1 minute 50 seconds

Source: ABC News

Tjuntjuntjara's Spinifex People call for support amid extreme weather, rising costs

The road between Tjuntjuntjara and Kalgoorlie was closed for months after flooding.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Plans to turn Kalgoorlie into an 'inland port'

WA's Premier says turning Kalgoorlie-Boulder into an 'inland port' would need the state's rail freight network returned to public ownership.

'Inland port' at Kalgoorlie: Drone view of a freight train in an arid landscape.

Duration: 1 minute 46 seconds

Source: ABC News

Remote Bird Watching: Australia's most remote bird research station

The Eyre Bird Observatory on Western Australia's Nullarbor Plain is Australia’s oldest and most remote bird research station. It's managed by a revolving team of volunteer caretakers.

Duration: 7 minutes 27 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Almost everyone smokes in this community and locals want that to change

With a packet of tobacco costing more than $100, smokers in Tjuntjuntjarra are in a vicious cycle, but have "little support" when it comes to quitting.

Source: StatelineTopic: Smokingby Emily JB Smith and Katrina Tap

Faced with extremes, the Spinifex People are being pushed to the limit

The Anangu built one of the nation's most remote communities after nuclear bombs were tested on their country. But they face profound challenges amid extreme weather and rising costs.

Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

Source: StatelineTopic: Roadsby Emily JB Smith and Katrina Tap

79yo bird-lover's solo pilgrimage across the country

Struggling after the death of her husband, Christina Sobey had her health checked and her blue station wagon serviced before travelling west to Australia's oldest and most remote bird research station.

A woman smiles in a bush setting. She wears an Akubra hat and a backpack.

Source: LandlineTopic: Human Interestby Hayden Smith and Emily JB Smith

From a dilapidated shed to an outback fresh-food oasis

There are hopes a new farm will provide a critical supply of both food and jobs for locals in Western Australia's remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Source: LandlineTopic: Indigenous Australiansby Emily JB Smith and Giulia Bertoglio

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This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Carlton continues resurgence with upset over Geelong, Hawks back to winning ways

Carlton has won three straight after starting the season with four consecutive losses, toppling Geelong by 18 points at the MCG.

Harry McKay of the Blues celebrates a goal

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Magpies hopeful McStay's knee injury is 'minor'

Collingwood is sweating on Daniel McStay's scan results after he suffered a heavy knock to the knee in the win over Essendon, while Adelaide faces a nervous wait to determine the severity of Riley Thilthorpe's hand injury after its loss to Fremantle.

Craig McRae and Daniel McStay walking together on the MCG.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Has the long fight to bring an NRL side to Perth finally been won?

Reports suggest a Perth-based NRL team is close to reality, but is this the one that sticks? Or is it just another false dawn for long-suffering NRL fans in the west?

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Billy Moore: this is the greatest day that's happened to the Bears since 1922

The North Sydney Bears haven't played in the NRL since 1999, but it looks like the Western Australia government might be extending a lifeline.

Two players look frustrated during a rugby league match

Duration: 14 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

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Artist and miner saves a life with powerful, 16m-high message

A mural painted at a gold mine near Kalgoorlie has opened up a conversation about the relationship between loneliness and suicide in FIFO and DIDO workers.

Source: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Mental Healthby Macey Turner

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

As the election campaign draws to a close, it's safe to say both major parties have been quiet on climate change. While Labor policies have made some progress to decarbonise, the Coalition threatens to scrap or weaken them.

An illustration of climate change for the Australian Federal Election 2025.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Climate Changeby Jo Lauder

Union says police change flat batteries in GPS trackers in regional WA

The WA Police Union says serving officers are increasingly frustrated with lengthy, "unnecessary" delays and lack of resourcing within the Department of Justice's electronic monitoring system.

An unidentifiable WA Police senior sergeant sits at his desk using the computer.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Jon Daly

New tool aims to engage voters who have tuned out

Despite their potential to shape the nation's future, young Australians are tuning out of politics, but they're not alone. As more voters of all ages become disengaged, a new web-based tool is hoping to help cut through the political noise.

A young woman wears her blond hair tied up and a brown jumper as she smiles at the camera

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Tabarak Al Jrood

National News

Proposal for 4,000 new Darwin homes relaunched years after rejection

The company behind a controversial planned housing development in Darwin's rural area has relaunched its bid, years after it was rejected under a different name.

A digital illustration of a large housing development in the rural area, beside a lake.

Published: 38m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Urban Development and Planningby Sam Parry

Fishers struggle to find banana prawns in ocean after rain comes too late

Banana prawn fishers in the Gulf of Carpentaria are facing the toughest start to the season many can remember, but consumers may be protected from the fallout.

A handful of banana prawns in a white bowl sitting on grass.

Duration: 30 seconds

Published: 38m agoMon 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Abbey Halter

Mystery surrounds the discovery of a man's body in southern NSW

Police say a man whose body was found by the roadside in Griffith this morning may have been the victim of a hit-and-run.

Published: 55m agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 11:57pmSource: ABC RiverinaTopic: Policeby Bruce MacKenzie

'Cross-cultural kids' on what it's really like to grow up in Australia

'Cross-cultural kids' Kevin Han and Muna Hamid were both born in Australia to migrant families but they had very different childhoods.

Published: 1h agoSun 27 Apr 2025 at 11:38pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Multiculturalismby Ruth Barber

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Artist and miner saves a life with powerful, 16m-high message

Almost everyone smokes in this community and locals want that to change

Gang member breaks silence on woman missing from bikie clubhouse

Suspended WA council CEO resigns as workplace probe continues

WA premier 'not advised' staffing to blame for DV electronic monitoring problem

Faced with extremes, the Spinifex People are being pushed to the limit

Regional representation in WA upper house slashed

ABC Goldfields Local News

Majority of Western Australian exports exempted from sweeping US tariffs

The woman keeping Australia trucking

Bogged for days on the Nullarbor

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Esperance residents call for reliable mobile coverage

Tjuntjuntjara's Spinifex People call for support amid extreme weather, rising costs

Plans to turn Kalgoorlie into an 'inland port'

Remote Bird Watching: Australia's most remote bird research station

Almost everyone smokes in this community and locals want that to change

Faced with extremes, the Spinifex People are being pushed to the limit

79yo bird-lover's solo pilgrimage across the country

From a dilapidated shed to an outback fresh-food oasis

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

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Carlton continues resurgence with upset over Geelong, Hawks back to winning ways

Magpies hopeful McStay's knee injury is 'minor'

Has the long fight to bring an NRL side to Perth finally been won?

Billy Moore: this is the greatest day that's happened to the Bears since 1922

Artist and miner saves a life with powerful, 16m-high message

Where do the major parties stand on climate? Turns out they’re worlds apart

Union says police change flat batteries in GPS trackers in regional WA

New tool aims to engage voters who have tuned out

Proposal for 4,000 new Darwin homes relaunched years after rejection

Fishers struggle to find banana prawns in ocean after rain comes too late

Mystery surrounds the discovery of a man's body in southern NSW

'Cross-cultural kids' on what it's really like to grow up in Australia

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