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WA shoppers face looming egg shortage, empty shelves

The east coast's bird flu outbreak is yet to reach WA, but the state's egg supply is dwindling with consumers reporting empty supermarket shelves.
eggs stored in green trays

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Poultry Farmingby Kate Forrester and Georgia Hargreaves

Leonardo DiCaprio slams Australian government over mine expansion

The Oscar-winning actor is not happy with the federal energy minister for signing off on a bauxite mine expansion that would see 3,855 hectares of native forest cleared.
A smiling, dark-haired man with a beard — actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Mining Environmental Issuesby Bridget McArthur

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Wood-turning is more than just a hobby for first responders in WA town

For the past 40 years, this South West WA town has taught locals of all backgrounds how to turn timber into much-loved homewares. 
Man working with a wood pot on a machine.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Hobbiesby Kate Forrester

MP's child sex conviction quashed because girl hid under table during interview

Former Nationals MP James Hayward had his appeal against his child sex conviction upheld because of a 'highly unusual' police interview with the complainant, court documents show.
James Hayward stands in front of microphones outside the District Court

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Phoebe Pin

Huge area of WA bushland torched by fire burning for more than a month

The small WA communities of Windy Harbour and Northcliffe are battling challenging conditions and fatigue from a bushfire that has threatened both towns for more than a month.
Thick smoke over coastal bushland from above.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Emergency Evacuationby Bridget McArthur

Support for WA government plummets outside Perth despite Labor win

While Roger Cook has been comfortably re-elected as premier, Labor's stocks outside Perth have plummeted.
Lara Dalton is embraced by friends and family on election night.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Electionsby Sam Tomlin, Mark Bennett and Jacqueline Lynch

Liberals suffer 'disaster' WA election defeat, as Labor, Greens poll better than expected

Election analyst Antony Green says the result is a "disaster" for the Liberals, as Labor — led by Roger Cook — secures another thumping victory in the west.
A TV plays in the background in a function

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Andrea Mayes

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WA teenager charged over alleged Sydney mosque threat

A 16-year-old boy from regional Western Australia has been charged after allegedly making violent online threats against a Sydney mosque.
Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Source: ABC News

Shearing world record broken in WA

Alexia Phillips has broken the female eight hour merino ewe shearing world record.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds

Source: ABC Great Southern

Emergency bushfire threatens lives, homes in Dunsborough

An emergency-level bushfire is burning close to homes in the WA seaside town of Dunsborough in the South West.
Duration: 23 seconds

Source: ABC News

West Coast Eagles premiership hero Adam Hunter has died aged 43

Adam Hunter was found dead in his hometown of Bunbury in Western Australia overnight.
Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

Source: ABC News

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