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WA man's death to be reviewed by NDIS

Jeff Barker's family asked his NDIS provider to do daily welfare checks after his condition deteriorated. Now, the circumstances surrounding his death are under review.

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9,200-year-old artefacts uncovered at WA archaeological dig site

The dig at Flinders Bay in Augusta has uncovered stone arrangements and grooves consistent with methods of grinding stones to fashion tools.

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At 100, Margaret River's Caves Road may be heritage-listed

As Western Australia's most-famous tourist road is being celebrated 100 years on, there are new calls for it to be heritage listed.

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Sick of constant lockdowns? How one couple left a COVID hotspot for a seaside...

The frustrations of frequent lockdowns and disrupted employment made this couple's decision to move to WA easy. 

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Tallest lighthouse on Australia's mainland undergoes first major restoration...

The Cape Leeuwin light beams across the spot where the Indian and Southern oceans meet, and is often the first and last sighting of Australia for shipping routes.  

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A look at the trail of destruction from the ferocious Margaret River bushfire...

A thick layer of ash coats the charred trees inside the fireground, which authorities allowed ABC journalists into.

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Well-known Margaret River tourist road remains closed after parts were...

The road, which connects world-class vineyards and some of the state's top tourist destinations, will be closed for several weeks.

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Luther ticks 1.6km jetty swim off his bucket list. His motto? Never give up

Luther Frost-Barnes is blind and uses a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped him finishing one of WA's most iconic swimming races.

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'There won't be fish for our grandchildren': Push for bag limits to dhufish...

Catch limits for groper, pink snapper, and dhufish would be halved under a proposal designed to stop an unsustainable decline in fish stocks.

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Why this curious creature excites scientists but is feared by dog owners

Slimy, stinky, and potentially toxic to canines, the first sightings of dead sea hares on WA beaches prompt warnings to dog owners to stay alert near the water's edge. 

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Scale of supply issues laid bare amid warnings fresh fish could 'end up in...

The days of fish and chips being considered a cheap family meal may be coming to an end, with the peak body representing the West Australian seafood industry warning prices will continue to rise due to...

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Underwater vino: Is the ocean the ultimate cellar?

These Margaret River winemakers take the plunge with an experimental batch of wine, naturally stirred by the currents of the Southern Ocean, 10 fathoms down into Flinders Bay.

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Recreational fishers 'shocked and disappointed' as rules around catch tighten

Sustainability fears lead to a proposal to halve the catches in a popular West Australian fishery, but the recreational sector is not happy with the changes. 

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Snapper and cod bag limits slashed to just three per angler under WA proposal

A surge in recreational fishing in Western Australia's tourism hotspots during the pandemic during the pandemic has left fish stocks so depleted authorities are considering slashing bag limits for some...

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Doctor charged with sexually abusing underage girls released on bail in Perth...

A West Australian GP is granted bail after being charged with more than a dozen child sexual abuse offences.

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Brothers conquer 135-kilometre school holiday challenge that is attracting...

A multi-day walk that showcases the natural beauty of the Margaret River region is growing in popularity as some adventurers take their time and others try to cram it all into one day.

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The mishap that saw sailors stumble upon the 'great southern lands'

A maritime observation that led to the mapping of West Australia's south-west cape is being celebrated 400 years on, highlighting the story of a Dutch trading ship that was blown off course. 

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Plumber accused of indecently recording girl at Bunbury public toilet carried...

A plumber alleged to have recorded a teenage girl at a beachside public toilet was carrying out maintenance work for the City of Bunbury as recently as September. 

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Traveller in critical condition after fire at Margaret River property at...

A French man is fighting for his life after a fire at a Margaret River property that is at the centre of an unauthorised camping dispute at an alternative living "sanctuary".

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Surfer dies at Margaret River Main Break despite 'heroic' efforts of other...

Surfers desperately performed CPR in a bid to save the 55-year-old man, who was pulled from the water just before midday.

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