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September the time to celebrate the Quokka’s Birthday on Rottnest
The birthday of the world's happiest animal, the quokka, will again be celebrated during the month of September at Rottnest Island ... The event program will offer families the perfect chance to see Spring quokka joeys emerging from the pouch.
Margaret River SHS claims a record 16th straight victory at the Sunsmart WA School Surfing Titles
The 2021 SunSmart WA School Surfing Titles concluded with a bang, as students from 24  different regional and metropolitan high schools converged  on Trigg Beach for the finale to Surfing WA's biggest participation based event of the year.
Farmers crossed in crosshairs of state-ism gone mad
As National Cabinet prepares to meet, farmers have accused state premiers of ‘arrogance’ over border arrangements, saying they seem to have forgotten that growing food and fibre is essential to public health. The National Farmers’ Federation is calling on National Cabinet to recommit to the National Agriculture Workers Code and focus on quarantine solutions for ag workers as a bumper grain harvest looms.
Voices of Martuwarra – Illiam Nargoodah
Illiam is a young Walmajarri Custodian. He describes the familial connection and spiritual sacredness of Martuwarra.
Contract awarded to deliver purpose-built quarantine facility in WA
Progress continues to be made on Western Australia’s Centre for National Resilience, with global construction company Multiplex today selected to deliver the project. Following the finalisation of various independent feasibility studies and negotiations, the centre will be built at a site on Commonwealth-owned land within the Bullsbrook Training Area.
WA’s best deckhand works out of Two Rocks marina
Deckhand Thomas Breeze has worked on an octopus fishing boat operating out of the Two Rocks marina for about nine months now. It is physically demanding work because even though the pots used to catch octopus are smaller than the ones used to catch western rock lobster they still weigh 30kg each.
Truckies benefit from regional expansion of McGowan Government program
After four months of delivery in the metropolitan area, the Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations Skill Set will now be delivered through South Regional TAFE to address the shortage of truck drivers in regional WA.
Blooming fun festival in Mullewa
Wildflowers have officially flourished throughout the region and Mullewa are throwing a festival in celebration of them this August.
Stop Puppy Farming laws passed WA Lower House
Laws to end puppy farming in Western Australia have today passed the State Parliament's lower house ... The Stop Puppy Farming legislation, which also includes reforms to de-muzzle greyhounds, involves changes to the Dog Act 1976 that minimise the number of dogs suffering neglect and requiring rehoming by regulating the breeding and sale of dogs in WA.
Mobile Foodbank to visit Yanchep on a weekly basis
Uniting WA chief executive officer Amanda Hunt said a significant number of people in Yanchep and surrounding areas were living under food stress. “With the government’s Covid support removed, pressure on working families has never been greater, ‘’ she said.
Beach wheelchairs on the move
Beach access just got a whole lot easier with the relocation of two Hippocamp Beach Access Wheelchairs to Champion Beach.
Kendenup Dogpro Plus Arena Winner
West Australian Working Sheep Dogs Association, Media Release, 17 August 2021
Frank Sutherland and Pendalup Sue, 148 points, took out the Kendenup Dogpro Plus Arena...
Dowerin Field Days, 25-26 August 2021
Dowerin Field Days, Media Release, 18 August 2021
Mount Morgan Show success!
Mount Morgan Agricultural Show Society, Media Release, 18 August 2021
The 2021 Mount Morgan Show held on 14 August 2021 has been hailed as a...
First flight between Derby and Broome takes to the skies
The first air service between Broome and Derby took to the air on 16 August 2021, providing Derby travellers with air access to Perth for the first time since 2016 via connecting flights from Broome.
Researchers scale up new blood test for stressed fish
Developing a blood test to predict the stress of aquatic species and help industry develop a more sustainable fish economy is the focus of a new research project at The University of Western Australia in collaboration with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Mullewa Agricultural Show returns, 28 August 2021
Baby animals, a quick shearing competition, fireworks, local produce plus live entertainment and tunes are some of the reasons why you should attend the 87th Mullewa Agricultural Show this August. The event attracts hundreds from around the state and it’s no surprise with a diverse program as well as the popular Outback Bloom – Mullewa’s Wildflower Festival taking place during the same week. Â
Sunday Jazz at MAC to showcase internationally-renowned talent
The sweet sound of jazz will return to the Mildura Arts Centre stage on Sunday 22 August. Sunday Jazz  will feature singer-songwriter Natalija Havralenko and Penn Farmer on guitar, and will mark the second time in 12 months the pair has graced the MAC stage.
Welcome to Gateway Merredin – WA newest regional festival, 24-26 September 2021
Born from a community's passion to showcase its unique history and hidden treasures, the inaugural Gateway Merredin festival will be one to remember this 24-26 September.
Maley’s treble includes first metro wins for Megadon and Sluice Box
Megadon and Sluice Box’s first metropolitan wins together with a convincing win by Bad Wolf gave Gingin trainer Ashley Maley a treble at Belmont Park yesterday ... By the end of the day Maley was positively beaming when Sluice Box won the Congratulations On Your Career Peter Hall Handicap (2000m) handicap by five lengths.
Rio Tinto charges up for Pilbara solar farm
ASX-listed NRW Holdings Ltd has been appointed to deliver mining giant Rio Tinto’s first fully-owned solar farm, as the mining group moves on its promise to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The 34-MW solar photovoltaic project, is to be built at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
High-stakes schedule for 2022 Margaret River Pro
The World Surf League's 2022 schedule has positioned the Margaret River Pro as a mid-season decider, determining the finals fate of the world's top professional surfers. The Margaret River Pro, to be held from April 24 to May 4, is one of only two Australian events on the prestigious 2022 Championship Tour schedule, announced today.
