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After suffering its worst bleaching event on record, only to be battered by Cyclone Narelle six months later, the World Heritage-listed reef is showing its first signs of recovery thanks to the efforts of marine scientists.
Tourism businesses worried about drop in winter visitors in WA's south
The winter tourism industry is taking a hit in Western Australia's south, with businesses reporting a noticeable downturn. In Denmark, 420 kilometres south of Perth, business owner Christine Weston said the region had seen a significant decline in visitor numbers. "I can confirm visitor numbers are certainly down," Ms Weston said. Christine Weston says her business, Southern Coast Escapes, is one of several affected by the quieter season.
Winter weather brings new and unique shells to southern WA beaches
Sherie Van Burgel happily admits that her family is "the biggest shell-collecting family" in Albany, 400 kilometres south of Perth. Shell collecting is a popular activity on the coastline around Albany, and Ms Van Burgel said she often took her children to beaches specifically to look for shells. "If there's been a huge storm, I'm like, let's go and we get the kids, we get our little shell-collecting baskets, and we go and find the prettiest shells," she said.
11yo boy from West Australia's Wheatbelt restores FJ45 LandCruiser
When Harry Strange is bored on his family farm he goes to the tip to find motors he can fix. The 11-year-old lives with his parents and two brothers at Bruce Rock, 240 kilometres east of Perth in the heart of Western Australia's Wheatbelt. Harry has made a habit of bringing the old motors back from the farm tip. But one afternoon earlier this year he found something special.
Prospector unearths gold nugget worth about $40k on camera in WA's Goldfields
A Victorian man has unearthed a gold nugget while filming a prospecting tutorial video in WA's Goldfields with his wife. Kevin Richardson found the 7-ounce nugget under a shrub in bushland about 600km east of Perth. Mr Richardson says he will sell the nugget but has had a replica cast as a keepsake. A prospector has literally struck gold while making a tutorial video on the subject in Western Australia's Goldfields, unearthing a 7-ounce nugget.
Tornado flips car in Frankland River as storms hit southern WA
An apparent tornado has flipped a car and caused minor damage as storms continue to batter southern Western Australia. As thunderstorm warnings were issued across parts of southern WA on Tuesday afternoon, a tornado touched down near Frankland River — about 280 kilometres south-east of Perth. Resident Nathan Macgregor videoed the tornado as it formed from a thunderstorm sweeping across the Great Southern town.
Discovering a world of music after going blind
Jamie Garlett was a teenager when he found out he was going blind. He was devastated, but after years spent coming to terms with his disability, he has turned to music to break the cycle of stigma and shame of disability for his family and community.
Creating a Drag King in regional WA
Lisa McBeth spent her youth hiding her queerness. It took several decades for Lisa to find happiness. Now Lisa performs as drag king Barry Mundy, and hopes that as Barry they can bring a message of joy and acceptance to regional WA.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair
Chris Kerr has been a wheelchair user since a horse riding accident as a teenager, but it hasn't stopped her from summiting Africa's highest peak. She wants people to stop being surprised that disabled people want to go on adventures.
Helicopter mustering in far north WA
Olivia Anderson always wanted to fly, but the path to becoming a pilot is hard work and expensive. Now she spends her days flying over the beautiful Kimberley landscape, mustering cattle from a helicopter.
Macca was trapped in a fire that was not 'survivable'
Macca was attending a bushfire when a sudden change of weather caused a firestorm to engulf his fire truck. He barely made it out alive, and still wrestles with the emotional toll of that day. Story by Richard Hudson with additional production by Elaenor Nield.
Donating blood to honour baby Valley
When Elle Ayling's daughter Valley died at nine weeks old, her world came to a standstill. Now, she is honouring Valley's memory with a life-saving donation. Story by Natasha Harradine with additional production from Elaenor Nield.
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Cattle farming from a wheelchair
Twenty years ago, Kent Rochester broke his neck in an accident that left him quadriplegic. Cutting-edge technology means he can keep doing what he loves -- farming.
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Finding healing in the outback
The death of his 17-year-old daughter has changed how Steve Berente lives his life. He's found healing on outback roads and the communities he passes through.
From drug addict to doting dad
Matt Darcy was a troubled child, over-medicated for his ADHD. As a teen, he turned to other drugs and his life spiralled out of control.
How the town of Kulin went from battling to survive to hosting a race event that sells out in 38 seconds
Thirty years ago, Kulin was staring down the barrel of obscurity. Residents of the town, 300 kilometres south-east of Perth and home to 350 people, watched on as the populations of surrounding towns dwindled. In 1994, concerned that their town would meet the same fate, the shire council held a meeting with the aim to raise the town's profile, settling on the town's annual races as a jumping-off point.
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