The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Stargazers pack up after solar eclipse stuns

Travellers from around the world are packing up in Western Australia's remote north after witnessing a rare total solar eclipse that turned day into night.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Burning Man meets Mad Max: solar eclipse hunters gather in Australia for ‘otherwordly’ event

A large, eclectic crowd of astronomy enthusiasts was left awestruck by the rare, minute-long sight in Exmouth, Western Australia

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023

Solar eclipse: Town thrown into complete darkness for 60 seconds in rare phenomenon

Sky gazers along the Exmouth Peninsular of Western Australia were amazed by the solar eclipse when the sun was completely covered by the moon, casting a 25-mile shadow

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Solar eclipse chasers descend on tiny Western Australian town to experience ‘wonders of the universe’

‘The stunning sight of the sun appearing as a black hole in the sky’ has attracted enthusiasts from across the planet to Exmouth

The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023

WA farm deaths inquiry finds 'risk-taking culture', recommends more inspections and safety education

After 12 deaths in as many months, a WorkSafe investigation into Western Australia's agricultural sector finds that workplace fatalities are the highest of any industry.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2023

Turn around, bright eyes. Here's how to see the eclipse and protect your vision

A solar eclipse will occur across the whole of Australia on Thursday morning. It will be most visible in the Ningaloo region of Western Australia. Thousands of people will visit the small coastal town of Exmouth to witness this spectacular event, while Australians elsewhere will experience a partial eclipse.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

Want to see a total solar eclipse? Here's how to plan for it – and how to set your expectations in case of clouds

This week, eclipse chasers will be visiting the small town of Exmouth, at the tip of North West Cape in Western Australia. Weather permitting, they are coming to see one of nature’s greatest sights – a total eclipse of the Sun on Thursday April 20.

The Conversation · Apr 17, 2023

‘Quite amazing’: Australia’s next solar eclipse is the first of five in 15 years

Australia will have five total eclipses in 15 years. However, people shouldn't be lulled into a false sense of safety for April 20 eclipse.

The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023

WA Department of Justice not going far enough to implement coronial findings, Inspector of Custodial Services finds

The Department of Justice is criticised for not doing enough to act on suggestions that could prevent deaths in custody across Western Australia.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2023

Western Australia's biggest emitters increase carbon output 5 per cent year on year

Analysis by the ABC of the past six financial years of reported emissions, under the national safeguard mechanism, shows a 15 per cent increase in carbon dioxide released by major WA projects, and up 5 per cent on last year's figure.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023