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Ex-Cyclone Narelle expected to reform, possibly curve back to coast

Strong winds and heavy rain are expected as ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle crosses the border from the Northern Territory into Western Australia.
track map showing the tropivcal low moving across northern WA

Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Giulia Bertoglio

Fuel shortage ignites city vs country spat ahead of critical seeding time

Farmers welcome a rule change that allows road trains to deliver more fuel to regional areas, but say it does little to address the overall supply problem.
A white petrol bowser with sign saying low fuel

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Grain Growingby Mark Bennett, Andrea Mayes, Stan Shaw and Andrew Collins

Race to restore 'raw horsepower' that gave outback motocross club true grit

This West Australian mining town once welcomed hundreds of riders to its beloved motocross circuit. But years after the red dirt was last disturbed, the clubhouse and race course have fallen to pieces.
A group of three boys in motocross gear sit on their dirt bikes and smile.

Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Motor Sportsby Alistair Bates

Areas most at risk of 'devastating' cattle disease incursion revealed

Researchers have mapped the northern gateways where the cattle disease, lumpy skin disease, could first enter Australia, identifying Cape York Peninsula and Port Hedland as the highest-risk locations.
a cow with lumps and lesions on its skin.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Livestock Diseasesby Sophie Johnson

With rat baits being pulled off shelves, how do you control rodents at home?

The federal chemical regulator has ruled that some of Australia's most popular over-the-counter rat baits will be taken off supermarket shelves, but experts say domestic and industry pest control is still viable.  
A grey tawny frog mouth being fed a grey mouse while sititng on abranch.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Pest Controlby Madigan Landry and Kimberley Putland

Drought-hit pastoralists plead for funds to move hay stockpiled 1,000km away

After years of drought, pastoralists in WA are desperate for fodder for their cattle. A charity has a supply in storage for them — but no money for fuel to transport it.
A truck stacked with hay driving on red dirt.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Droughtsby Joanna Prendergast, Kate Forrester and Chloe Henville

Should streets be named after massacre perpetrators?

In the Pilbara town of Roebourne the name of many streets haunt residents as they are named after perpetrators of a massacre which decimated the Yaburara tribe 160 years ago.
A man in navy looks out surrounded by dry yellow grasses at dusk

Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Indigenous Australiansby Kelsey Reid

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Strong wind gusts lashed the town of Onslow in dust.

Wind gusts over 80 kilometres per hour lashed the town of Onslow in dust.
A dust storm blankets a street with shipping containers and vehicles in the foreground.
Duration: 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

A waterfall gushes at Python Pool in WA's Pilbara region.

Traditional owners say water sources in the Pilbara hold spiritual, cultural, and practical meaning.
Waterfall flowing between two rocky facades into a dark pool.
Duration: 32 seconds

Source: ABC News

Residents in Exmouth are sheltering as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches.

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is bringing destructive wind and heavy rain to one of Australia's best-known tourist towns.
Worker removes a large fallen tree branch from the road
Duration: 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

Christmas Island Flying Fox

The Christmas Island flying fox is critically endangered and endemic to the remote territory.
Close up image of a flying fox hanging upside down from a tree btanch
Duration: 31 seconds

Source: ABC Pilbara

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Netballer explains absence after being separated from daughter at birth

Emily Mannix talks about her extended absence from the Super Netball league, and why she's now ready to return for the Melbourne Vixens after a "freak accident" meant her daughter Mabel needed emergency care at birth.
A player leans to one side and holds her baby on her hip.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Netballby Brittany Carter

Farmers say revised WA bridge weight limits could disrupt food, fuel supplies

A decision by WA's state-owned water utility to cut weight limits on bridges it controls is causing disruption for farmers and businesses south of Perth.
A sign near Busselton highlighting the 11 tonne weight limit for a Water Corporation controlled bridge

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Roadsby Gabrielle Becerra Mellet, Nadia Mitsopoulos and Sam Tomlin

'I feared for my life': Paramedic details job trauma amid rise in assaults

An ambulance officer has detailed her traumatic experiences on the front line, as St John WA reports a rise in violence and aggression towards its staff.
Rebecca Thompson, wearing her St John Ambulance uniform, looks straight at the camera.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Ambulance Serviceby Mya Kordic

Former National Trust boss charged with stealing $140k of goods

Matthew Paul Smithies was charged with the alleged thefts in 2023. Until now, a suppression order has prevented the media from reporting on the case, which remains before the Supreme Court.
Court room interior showing view towards crest on wall above bench.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Scout Wallen and Ashleigh Barraclough

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