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Carrot farmers lose millions in cargo and wasted crops due to Iran war

Shipping disruptions due to conflict in the Middle East mean Western Australian carrot growers have lost access to their main customer.
A handful of carrots.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Vegetable Cropsby Belinda Varischetti and Joanna Prendergast

Six fuel ships on their way to WA

Roger Cook says additional fuel is destined for regional WA today. But will the Premier make public transport free to ease pressure at the petrol pumps? 
A man moves his hands as he speaks at a meeting
Duration: 7 minutes 10 seconds

Published: Source: 102.5 ABC PerthTopic: Petrol Priceswith Oliver Peterson

Ex-Shire of Coorow executive charged with fraud and corruption

A public officer in regional Western Australia has faced court on charges of attempted fraud, corruption and stealing while working for the Shire of Coorow. 
A man wearing sunglasses and short sleeved dress shirt looking down

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Courtsby Andrew Williams and Chloe Henville

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

This WA woman survived a shark attack to complete a gruelling swimming record

Joanne Norman cinched the international accolade by swimming across seven of the world's most dangerous channels.
Joanne Norman

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Swimmingby Chloe Henville and Brianna Melville

Kellerberrin killer wearing Nazi armband during fatal shooting

A man who fatally shot his colleague at a Wheatbelt grain silo before turning the weapon on himself had undiagnosed mental health issues and was exploring extremist ideology, an inquest hears. 
A young man with short dark hair hugs a female who has her face pixelated

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homicideby Piper Duffy

WA regional petrol stations begin rationing fuel as Iran war hits home

Petrol stations in some WA towns begin restricting petrol sales to emergency services only, as impacts from the Iran war hit the state.
Service station has closed fuel pumps.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Petrol Pricesby Chloe Henville and Chris Lewis

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Why is there a massive camera in this tiny outback town?

Charles "Chic" Wadley runs what's believed to be the largest private film camera collection in the southern hemisphere, from an old petrol station in the WA town Meckering, at 4,000 strong.

Source: ABC News

The police air wing assisted in an arrest last week.

Operation Down uses Geraldton officer, as well as specialised officers from Perth including air wing and canine units.
Duration: 1 minute 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Michael Goh wildflower time lapse

Astrophotographer Michael Goh captured this time lapse of everlastings and the Milky Way at Coalseam Nature Reserve in WA's Midwest. Supplied: Michael Goh
Duration: 44 seconds

Source: ABC News

Minister's jet makes "emergency landing" after mid-air problems

A government jet carrying WA Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson made an emergency landing in Geraldton after circling to burn fuel.
Duration: 1 minute 6 seconds

Source: ABC News

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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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