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Mim Strom is kicking goals but her home town can't get a game

Exmouth-born Mim Strom's record-breaking AFLW season has earned her plenty of plaudits, but women footballers in her home town are struggling to play competitive footy.

A tall woman smiles through a crowd of footballers.

Published: 8h agoSat 30 Nov 2024 at 10:13pmSource: ABC PilbaraTopic: AFL Women’sby Alistair Bates

Some of the top photos taken across WA in the last month of spring

November marked a month where multiple bushfires razed parts of WA while elsewhere, our photographers and reporters shared stories of political drama, uncertainty, and trailblazing success.

The sun glows red, low in the cloudy sky over the ocean, with the silhouettes of people watching from the beach.

Published: 4h agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 2:11amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Kenith Png

A danger or an untapped opportunity? Perth's new ferry stops divide opinion

Sailing clubs warn that expanding Perth's ferry service will be dangerous and could force them to close. But urban designers are welcoming the opportunity to get more cars off the road.

An artist impression of the proposed ferry

Published: 9h agoSat 30 Nov 2024 at 9:17pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Transportby Herlyn Kaur

Authorities hail 'fantastic team effort' after 'enormous' area burned in Cervantes bushfire

As wildlife rescuers wait for the all clear to enter the Cervantes fireground, authorities warn there is "still a bit of work ahead" to make sure the area is safe.

Published: 22h agoSat 30 Nov 2024 at 8:07amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Courtney Withers Courtney Withers and Greig Johnston

Once Lisa steps into her drag king alter ego, her self-doubt and anxiety melt away

Performer Lisa McBeth's alter ego grew out of an op-shop shelf full of safari suits and a lifetime of personal experiences.

Person with short hair smiling and holding hand up to face

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 9:58pmSource: ABC South West WATopic: Human Interestby Pip Waller

'That is all gone now': Honey producers say WA bushfire has incinerated critical bee habitat

As the fight against a massive bushfire north of Perth continues, honey producers have reported devastating losses to habitat critical for their bees.

Bushfire smoke blows behind a series of beehives.

Published: YesterdaySat 30 Nov 2024 at 3:18amSource: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Bushfiresby Grace Burmas and Lucinda Jose

Mother 'should have been safe from own son' who stabbed her to death, judge says in sentencing him to life in jail

Callum Cameron is jailed for stabbing his mother to death during a frenzied attack at their St James home while under the influence of psychedelic drugs.

A woman in a dress poses at a dinner table alongside two other women with blurred faces.

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 6:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Homicideby Ruby Littler

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Help! Is my plant a lost cause? (Yes, and that's okay!)

Sab and Amber spread love and light as they diagnose all manner of deathly planty diseases. 9:46 How can diatomaceous earth help protect my garden from pests? 31:11 How many illnesses can one poorly plant have?!

Duration: 55 minutes 44 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Gardeningwith Amber Cunningham and Sabrina Hahn

Lech Blaine's family memoir of siblings, love and stalking

Lech Blaine has spent over a decade looking into his family history in forensic detail and has just published a memoir which tells the story of his incredible parents, and the Christian fanatics who stalked his family.

Lenore and Tom Blaine with Lech (second from left) and his foster siblings in 1997-1

Duration: 14 minutes 25 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Biography

Trials of Modern Life: balancing Christmas lunch with old traditions

On today's Trials of Modern Life: 01:17 Mum's pavlova. Nan's fruit cake. Can one person monopolise the dessert or can someone new pitch in? 11:38 Is the barber shop a place to chat?

Table set with lavish food and cake with a Christmas tree in the background

Duration: 19 minutes

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Ethicswith Jo Trilling

Motoring: Why the luxury car brands are focusing on hybrid cars

On today's show: 00:03 Toby answers your questions from a Ford Mustang. 00:35 Wanting to buy a car that can tow a caravan? Look no further. 06:49 Toby discusses inflation and car prices.

Duration: 14 minutes

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Automobile Enthusiasmwith Jo Trilling

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Hope worst of threat has passed from bushfire emergency near Cervantes, Wedge Island north of Perth

Authorities are growing in confidence that they are starting to gain the upper hand on a huge bushfire that has been threatening a string of coastal communities north of Perth.

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

A timelapse of the smoke over the beach in Cervantes on Wednesday evening.

An entire town north of Perth has been told to evacuate as a massive bushfire rages on that has already injured two firefighters and sent smoke billowing 1,000 kilometres away.

Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

Man extradited from WA to NSW to face kidnapping charges

A 25-year-old man was extradited from Western Australia to New South Wales on Monday, where he was charged with kidnapping and shooting offences.

Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC Mid North Coast

Libby Mettam survives challenge to leadership at Liberal Party meeting

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has survived a bid to oust her from the top job less than four months out from WA's election.

Duration: 4 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Mother says private hospital's emergency department refused to treat daughter with disability

A Perth mother says her daughter was turned away from Hollywood Private Hospital's emergency department because she has a disability, but the hospital says the family left before it could complete a medical assessment.

Woman with short dark hair and black lace top looking at camera.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Disabilitiesby Mark Gibson

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How video games empower players with disability to find fun, friendship and community

Joshua Wong was born with the rare Maffucci syndrome which meant most physical activity was out of the question, but video games allowed him to run and jump without limits.

A man holds a video game console while smiling towards the camera.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Disabilitiesby Joshua Wong and Gianfranco Di Giovanni

Salmonella found in bodies of dead pilot whales that beached themselves

Pilot whales that perished in two mass strandings in south-west WA over the past two years are found to be carrying salmonella, something not detected in the species before.

Three women pour water over beached whales in a bid to keep them healthy

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Whalesby Emma Wynne, Nadia Mitsopoulos and Alicia Hanson

Encouraging more students to do the ATAR recommended by review of WA high school system

The state government will consider major changes to high school education to entice more pupils to get an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking and take on more difficult subjects.

A student sits with his back turned to the camera facing the front of a classroom with other students in the background.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Secondary Educationby Emma Wynne

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Join Nadia for a Spotlight Forum on Road Safety

Join Nadia Mitsopoulos for this live panel discussion on road safety at ABC Radio Perth studios in East Perth.

Nadia Mitsopoulos looking at the camera and smiling.

Published: 1 Nov 2024Fri 1 Nov 2024 at 6:59amSource: ABC PERTH

ABC Radio Perth’s Golden Ticket could be yours!

Want tickets to some of Perth’s biggest events and experiences? ABC Radio Perth has you covered. We are giving you the chance to win a fantastic prize package when we launch our Golden Ticket in January 2025!

4 images of Roxette, Perth Optus Stadium rooftop experience, the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar and WASO orchestra

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 6:30amSource: ABC PERTH

Thank You Perth- ABC Gives Hope

ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

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Mim Strom is kicking goals but her home town can't get a game

Exmouth-born Mim Strom's record-breaking AFLW season has earned her plenty of plaudits, but women footballers in her home town are struggling to play competitive footy.

Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: AFL Women’s

A danger or an untapped opportunity? Perth's new ferry stops divide opinion

Sailing clubs warn that expanding Perth's ferry service will be dangerous and could force them to close. But urban designers are welcoming the opportunity to get more cars off the road.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Transport

Fri Fix: Allan Alaalatoa on Wallabies' resurgence plus Matildas misfire

While the Grand Slam is out of the question, the Wallabies will be looking to finish their Spring Tour on a high this weekend when they come up against Ireland.

Len Ikitau and Ben Donaldson leap into each other's arms

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

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Jasprit Bumrah's action is unique, and it's setting him apart

Jasprit Bumrah completely destroyed Australia in Perth, his unique action continuing to befuddle Australia's best batters. It's what is putting him on the path to greatness.

Jasprit Bumrah celebrates with his arms out wide

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

WA News

Unique renewable energy project in WA in limbo

A unique renewable energy project using water, gravity and solar power has been completed, but the government-backed project is still in limbo.

Duration: 2 minutes 3 seconds

Source: ABC News

Pumped hydro project awaits grid connection to power coastal town during blackouts

The developer of Walpole's recently completed pumped hydro project is waiting for the project, which he says is designed to kick in when a blackout or brownout hits the small coastal town, to be connected to the grid.

An overhead shot of a hill on a farm with bushland on either side.

Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Hydro Energyby Mark Bennett

Mim Strom is kicking goals but her home town can't get a game

Exmouth-born Mim Strom's record-breaking AFLW season has earned her plenty of plaudits, but women footballers in her home town are struggling to play competitive footy.

Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: AFL Women’sby Alistair Bates

Some of the top photos taken across WA in the last month of spring

November marked a month where multiple bushfires razed parts of WA while elsewhere, our photographers and reporters shared stories of political drama, uncertainty, and trailblazing success.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Kenith Png

National News

Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat

West Indies star Hayley Matthews fires with bat and ball against Brisbane Heat at the MCG, powering the Melbourne Renegades to their maiden WBBL title.

Melbourne Renegades players celebrate in a group as Laura Harris walks off

Published: 22m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 6:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Women’s Big Bash League

Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83

Ian Redpath, the unflappable opener of 66 Tests and member of the Australian cricket hall of fame, dies aged 83.

A man picture in front of a video screen that reads "Ian Redpath"

Published: 28m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 6:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

The incoming president has picked a long-term ally who has previously pledged to "shut down" the US federal intelligence agency.

An Indian/South Asian man with black facial hair speaks onstage wearing a light suit jacket with American flags behind him

Published: 40m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:50amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Security Intelligence

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

Two tourists who became lost while hiking at Cape Hillsborough National Park in north Queensland have been found during a large-scale search.

A rescue crewman looking out of a helicopter over a mountain.

Published: 37m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:53amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Aaron Kelly

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Join Nadia for a Spotlight Forum on Road Safety

Mim Strom is kicking goals but her home town can't get a game

Some of the top photos taken across WA in the last month of spring

A danger or an untapped opportunity? Perth's new ferry stops divide opinion

Authorities hail 'fantastic team effort' after 'enormous' area burned in Cervantes bushfire

Once Lisa steps into her drag king alter ego, her self-doubt and anxiety melt away

'That is all gone now': Honey producers say WA bushfire has incinerated critical bee habitat

Mother 'should have been safe from own son' who stabbed her to death, judge says in sentencing him to life in jail

Help! Is my plant a lost cause? (Yes, and that's okay!)

Lech Blaine's family memoir of siblings, love and stalking

Trials of Modern Life: balancing Christmas lunch with old traditions

Motoring: Why the luxury car brands are focusing on hybrid cars

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Hope worst of threat has passed from bushfire emergency near Cervantes, Wedge Island north of Perth

A timelapse of the smoke over the beach in Cervantes on Wednesday evening.

Man extradited from WA to NSW to face kidnapping charges

Libby Mettam survives challenge to leadership at Liberal Party meeting

Mother says private hospital's emergency department refused to treat daughter with disability

How video games empower players with disability to find fun, friendship and community

Salmonella found in bodies of dead pilot whales that beached themselves

Encouraging more students to do the ATAR recommended by review of WA high school system

Join Nadia for a Spotlight Forum on Road Safety

ABC Radio Perth’s Golden Ticket could be yours!

Thank You Perth- ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Mim Strom is kicking goals but her home town can't get a game

A danger or an untapped opportunity? Perth's new ferry stops divide opinion

Fri Fix: Allan Alaalatoa on Wallabies' resurgence plus Matildas misfire

Jasprit Bumrah's action is unique, and it's setting him apart

Unique renewable energy project in WA in limbo

Pumped hydro project awaits grid connection to power coastal town during blackouts

Mim Strom is kicking goals but her home town can't get a game

Some of the top photos taken across WA in the last month of spring

Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat

Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83

Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

Other ways to listen

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