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Rare leucistic Baudin's white-tailed black cockatoo spotted in Margaret River

A clean capture of a rare leucistic Baudin's white-tailed black cockatoo has put to rest a rumour that had been circulating among the bird lovers of Margaret River.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Asbestos wreckage remains five months after Pemberton timber mill fire as stakeholders stall

Anxiety is growing among locals as a clean-up of Pemberton's fire-damaged timber mill stalls about five months after the asbestos-clad building went up in flames.

ABC News · May 9, 2023

Ocean swimming groups a popular option for exercise, social connection in WA's South West

A growing number of swimmers are taking to ocean rock pools across regional Western Australia to bond with like-minded souls and brave plunging water temperatures for an early-morning dip.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

Protests ensue as clearing begins on controversial $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road

Police have intervened as protesters try to physically stop machinery clearing bushland to make way for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road project, which will create a more direct route between Perth and the Margaret River tourist region.

ABC News · Aug 1, 2022

Collie's coal a source of pride for town as green shoots emerge for new industry

As Collie prepares to transition away from coal, new shoots of a greener industry are beginning to emerge.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Potato farmers call for 20 cents more per kilo as production costs continue to soar

Australia's potato farmers say a few cents at the check-out could be the difference between some staying in the game or walking away for good.

ABC News · Jun 25, 2022

Collie residents react as Western Australia gives deadline for coal-fired power plants

Western Australia will do away with coal power by 2029, leaving the state's electricity hub without its major industry. But residents say the people of Collie knew the "tough day" was coming and are sandbagging their livelihoods.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

Bushfire victims pick up the pieces months on from one of the worst fires they’ve seen

As the winter rains begin to set in, people are still reeling from the impact of the devastating summer bushfires. Some say they'll never live in a bushfire prone area again.

ABC News · May 21, 2022

Australind Jetty closure continues as Harvey Shire, WA gov squabble over future responsibility

Visitors have been unable to walk on one of WA's longest jetties for more than a year, but before it has even been fixed, the state government and local council are at odds over whose responsibility it will be once it reopens.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

Direct flights launched between Melbourne and WA's Margaret River tourism and wine region

The first flight linking Busselton directly with Melbourne arrives, almost 1,000 days after the flights were first announced. The new route is expected to generate $40 million for the local economy.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022