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24.01.2022 KALGOORLIE MP THROWS SUPPORT BEHIND DEAN NALDER AS NEW WA LIBERAL LEADER Member for Kalgoorlie Kyran O'Donnell said he will support Shadow Treasurer Dean Nalder to replace Liza Harvey as WA Liberal leader. Ms Harvey announced yesterday she would be stepping down from the position to give her party an opportunity to reset its election strategy.... Health spokesman Zak Kirkup and Mr Nalder both declared they would nominate for the position. Mr O'Donnell said Ms Harvey's decision was unexpected but there's no reason the party can't win the election. "Prior to COVID I thought we were in with a huge chance, COVID, Premier got a huge swing to him, understandable, but there's no reason why we can't turn things around and be re-elected," he said. Mr O'Donnell said he preferred Mr Nalder for his economic background and his vision for the future but he will support whoever the party chooses. "It would be great if just one member nominated so we could all unify behind [them], but at the moment two have nominated," he said. "Whoever gets in we are going to support."

23.01.2022 Dubbed the "kings of Kalgoorlie", pictured here are Northern Star Resources CEO Stuart Tonkin (left), Saracen Mineral Holdings managing director Raleigh Finlayson and Northern Star's chairman Bill Beament. The trio told the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum the $16 billion merger of the Super Pit co-owners will consolidate Kalgoorlie's famous Golden Mile under one owner for the first time since 1893. "This is not just consolidating Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, this is... consolidating the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the future," Mr Beament said. Tell us your thoughts on what the merger will mean for Kalgoorlie-Boulder?

22.01.2022 #ICYMI There are more than a thousand unmarked graves in the WA Goldfields town of Coolgardie. Many of them belong to Aboriginal people, and until recently they were all but forgotten.... Sound on

22.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN for LAVERTON, MENZIES, NGAANYATJARRAKU and WILUNA on SATURDAY What CAN and CAN’T you do? A total fire ban means no fires in the open air.... ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. Includes cities and towns. Runs 12.01am -11.59pm Saturday 14 November. Cooking outside is restricted to gas and electric barbecues only, with conditions. No "hot works" like welding or grinding. Penalties apply for breaking the rules. See Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA - http://bit.ly/2TmHQbP

22.01.2022 The ABC is looking for children across Australia to send in home videos to be included in a Play School series called Where I Belong. Details below:

21.01.2022 Western Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service has transported a record number of patients since July with increased travel within the state a key factor.

21.01.2022 FEELING PECKISH? No yolk, this isn't part of a Sunday breakfast - it's a lake in WA's south. Natalie Voigt took this photo on a flight from Esperance to Perth.

21.01.2022 A new heritage trail will be established at what's believed to be Australia's biggest ghost town. The gold rush town of Kanowna, about 20 kilometres east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, had a population of about 12,000 at its peak. The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society has been awarded $105,000 by the State Government to install interpretive signage for the heritage trail. ... President Scott Wilson is hopeful it will be launched by the middle of next year. "It's got a wealth of history but when you go there, there's nothing to the untrained eye," he said. "But when you put your eyes on the ground you can see the broken glass, the foundations or the old rail siding that's still there. "We can actually bring that to life by the panels, information, the website, by being creative." State Library of WA

20.01.2022 The 160th Melbourne Cup may have no crowds - but there's still a form guide to consider

20.01.2022 Were you caught in a dust storm yesterday? Reggie Carson captured this video in Leonora just before 5pm. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded wind gusts of 100 km/h in Leonora at the time.... The Shire of Leonora warned residents last night to be cautious around the town, with power lines down and roads closed.

19.01.2022 Have you ever seen the Southern Lights? This beautiful photo of Aurora Australis was captured at South Arm in Tasmania. Unlike the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) which is subject to seasonal light changes, Aurora Australis can be viewed all year round, but your best chance is in winter and as far south as possible.... : Tim Grimsey - Hobart Marriage Celebrant

19.01.2022 Severe thunderstorms are expected in Kalgoorlie, Norseman, Kambalda, Menzies and Salmon Gums. DFES has advised for those in the storms path to take action and stay safe. The thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, heavy rainfall which may lead to flash flooding and large hailstones.... WHAT TO DO: If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams. Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if there is lightning. If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. IF DRIVING: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines and loose debris. If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears. People are being urged to do what they can to help themselves, if it is safe to do so, before calling the SES for assistance. If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500 In a life threatening situation call 000 For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

18.01.2022 Two young Nationals members have resigned from the party after they allegedly gave Nazi style salutes at a Kalgoorlie event. Labor MP Kyle McGinn told state parliament last week the two men repeatedly made the gesture towards him at the Kalgoorlie Cup, while screaming McGinn and McGowan. Mr McGinn said the behaviour was absolutely disgusting and Premier Mark McGowan further condemned it yesterday. ... Nationals WA state president Steve Blyth said the penalty for this behaviour was expulsion, but the men had resigned voluntarily. I certainly don't condone that type of behaviour, he said. We have a very strong code of conduct within our party and our investigations are making sure that our two key candidates out there, Nick Fardell and Rowena Olsen are not being implicated in any issues like this." The ABC could not reach the two men for comment.

17.01.2022 Grain growers are on track to produce the second biggest crop ever, following years of drought and as trade relations with China grow frostier.

17.01.2022 LOCAL GOLD PROSPECTOR TO STAR IN GLOBAL HIT SERIES A young prospector from Kalgoorlie-Boulder will put her hometown and other prospecting hot spots in Australia on the global stage as part of a hit series on Discovery Channel this week. Fourth-generation gold miner Tyler Mahoney, who appeared with her family on Aussie Gold Hunters, was invited to join prominent US gold explorer Parker Schnabel in the upcoming season of Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail.... Ms Mahoney said she was about eight years old when she first started prospecting and she was excited to show the world some of her favourite spots. In Kalgoorlie, we’re pretty lucky, she said. We’re surrounded by gold. Listen to the full story on today’s program with Dinushi Dias (starts 4 minutes in): https://www.abc.net.au//kalgoorlie-esperance-morn/12917330 (L-R): Tyler Mahoney, Parker Schnabel, Fred Lewis and Danny Etheridge

16.01.2022 A big exploration push is under way to find new reserves for Kalgoorlie's historic Mt Charlotte gold mine. The underground mine has been operating since 1963 and has been ramping back up under new owners Northern Star Resources and Saracen Mineral Holdings. Northern Star CEO Stuart Tonkin has described Mt Charlotte as the "forgotten gem" in the company's $1.1 billion acquisition of a 50 per cent share in the Super Pit last year. ... Since April, Mt Charlotte has operated 24/7 instead of Monday to Friday rosters. Recent drilling has more than doubled the reserves to 510,000 ounces, which represents five years' life at current production levels. The deepest workings are about 1km down and Mt Charlotte geologists say there is significant mineralisation at least 200 metres below those levels. "People forget how big the gold system is at Mt Charlotte ... it's produced 5.5 million ounces and that's the equivalent of Kanowna Belle just down the road," Mr Tonkin said. New underground drilling platforms are now being established to find out how much gold is hidden below. Jarrod Lucas, ABC Goldfields-Esperance

16.01.2022 "Slavery can be as close as the shirt on your back, the phone in your pocket, the coffee you drank this morning." Grace Forrest is the United Nations Association of Australia’s youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador, working to eradicate modern slavery. #AusoftheYear

16.01.2022 With the annual Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum set to begin today in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, let’s look back at the 1994 edition. ABC Archives

16.01.2022 What a stunning painting! This piece by Inverell artist Cameilia Edwards is called 'Kindred Hearts' and is inspired by a photograph taken by Edwina Robertson near Carnavon, WA where she was highlighting the plight of Aussies in the outback. Ms Edwards said she grew up near Ms Robertson and they went to boarding school together, so the collaboration came naturally. ... "When I saw the photograph I knew it would make an amazing painting. It depicts so much emotion," she said. "I approached Edwina and she was happy for me to paint it." CameiliaGrace art | ABC New England North West.

15.01.2022 Is it even possible to take a bad photo of the water in Esperance? This beautiful shot was captured over Picnic Beach. : Golden Orb Designs, Landscape Photography

15.01.2022 WOULD YOU ABSEIL FOR CHARITY? A Leonora man and a Kambalda teacher have abseiled down one of Perth’s tallest buildings in a bid to raise money for Teach Learn Grow a non-for-profit providing tutoring and mentoring to rural and remote students. Brayden Sprigg Dos Santos, Sarah Callow and their team raised more than $6000 for the 40 storey descent from the top of the QV1 building over the weekend.... Mr Santos said although he was afraid of heights, it was a good experience. It was a bit scary at first, but if you just focus on feeding the rope through the abseil device, you will be fine, he said. "Would definitely do it again. Will have to set the bar at $2000 next year I think." :Brayden Sprigg Dos Santos

15.01.2022 Trials of a controversial cashless welfare program will be extended for another two years, after the Federal Government failed to win support to make the scheme permanent in current trial sites, including the Goldfields. READ MORE: https://ab.co/3qIlbYX

15.01.2022 MASSIVE METH & CASH HAUL WA Police have charged five men after seizing 13kg of methylamphetamine and almost $4 million in cash last month. DETAILS | https://ab.co/2SLtpzO... A 58-year-old man from NSW was charged with money laundering after $3.8 million was found in the back of a truck when it was stopped on Great Eastern Highway. It's thought to be the largest amount of cash ever seized in WA. A raid at a home in the north-eastern Perth suburb of Lockridge later that day allegedly uncovered 13 one-kilogram packages of methylamphetamine in a ute. A 29-year-old man at the property was arrested and charged with possessing a trafficable quantity of methylamphetamine with intent to sell or supply. The offence carries a potential life sentence.

15.01.2022 Will this years harvest be the biggest on record?

14.01.2022 NEW CAP FOR RETURN FLIGHTS Virgin Australia is capping return flights between Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Perth to a maximum of $600. But there is a catch, minimum return flights are now $400. ... Russell Shaw from Virgin Australia said six towns are a part of the program. This will apply for any residents from postcodes in Broome, Kalgoorlie, Kununurra, Karratha, Port Hedland and Newman, he said. The easiest way for the community to access these fares is to sign up to our frequent flyer program. Fares are open today (December 10) to residents who are members with Virgin Australia and are from an eligible town. Let us know what you think in the comments below

13.01.2022 The Royal Life Saving Society is warning swimmers about the dangers of mixing alcohol with the ocean, after two near-drowning incidents off Esperance today. Four people were hospitalised after getting caught in a rip at the popular Twilight Beach. Three are in a stable condition and one is serious, according to the WA Country Health Service. ... They were part of a group who had drinking heavily before entering the water. Royal Life Saving's Lauren Nimmo says about 35 people drown every year in WA and alcohol is involved in about one-third of deaths. "Drinking alcohol significantly increases your risk of drowning," she said. "You underestimate the risk, you're more likely to participate in risky behaviour, you have a slower reaction speed so if you do get into trouble it's much more difficult for you to get out of it." In a separate incident today at Munglinup Beach, about 80km west of Esperance, a swimmer narrowly escaped after also getting caught in a rip. Esperance Police, Volunteer Marine Rescue and St John Ambulance responded to both incidents. Emma Fitzsimons

11.01.2022 As far as the eye can see: dry, red dirt. This is the Nullarbor Plain, where water is prized like gold. Can these pastoralists survive the dry? They're trying their hardest.

11.01.2022 ISOLATED POWER OUTAGES IN KALGOORLIE According to Western Power 416 customers are without power in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. A spokesperson from Western Power said the faults have been caused by lightning.... "Faults are being identified and repaired as quickly and safely as they can," they said. A number of businesses on Hannan St have closed temporarily due to the outage. Western Power estimates power to be restored at 4:30pm today.

10.01.2022 Telstra says its 3G and 4G networks will be affected in Kalgoorlie's CBD today by scheduled maintenance activities. The telco says customers can expect intermittent outages. Telstra regional general manager Boyd Brown said work should be completed by the end of the day.... We apologise to the local community if they are affected by these outages," he said. "We will try to keep them short and scheduled very early in the morning so as not to inconvenience anybody. This is all about building capacity on the network and it’s all part of providing an enhanced mobile service.

09.01.2022 The family of missing surfer Andrew Sharpe has remembered him as "a very loving father, life partner and brother".

08.01.2022 One person has died, a second has been seriously injured and a third is also in hospital after a roof collapsed at building under construction at Perth's Curtin University this afternoon. "No Curtin students or staff were involved in the incident," a Curtin University spokesperson said. DETAILS | https://ab.co/33Sssfq.

08.01.2022 #LIVE: WA Health Minister Roger Cook with an update on the COVID-19 situation at Port Hedland.

07.01.2022 Uh oh! Looks like someone found the scissors Little four-year-old Emilia from Kalgoorlie decided to play hairdressers and gave herself a new look, much to her mum's horror! According to Jos Hobbs, Emilia had an explanation for her decision. ... "She said 'mum, it got in my eyes while I was drawing so I cut it off," Ms Hobbs said. Have your kids managed to cause havoc with the scissors? Or maybe you did it to yourself when you were young (or in lockdown ) . Show us the photo evidence! : Jos Hobbs

07.01.2022 RELAXED BORDER SPARKS HOPE FOR STRUGGLING BUSINESSES Shire of Dundas president Laurene Bonza said the relaxation of the WA border should provide welcome relief for struggling businesses along the Eyre Highway. Cr Bonza said roadhouses along the highway, which links WA and South Australia via the Nullarbor Plain, have been severely impacted, with most losing 90 per cent of their revenue while others have been forced to close.... I don't expect that we're going to have the volume of traffic that we normally have which I think averages in the region of 600 vehicle movements a day, she said. At least if they've got a relatively steady stream across that's going to be helpful for them. In Esperance where worker shortages have burdened hospitality and tourism, Taylor St Quarters owner Jane Coole said local businesses would be competing to hire good staff entering the state from November 14. A normal summer we need 30 to 35 staff, she said. We are estimating this year it will be times three, times four, if the crowds coming in now are any indication. The Drone Way: Ben Stamatovich

07.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN for WILUNA and LAVERTON on MONDAY The ban applies to the Wiluna and Laverton local government districts. What CAN and CAN’T you do? ... A total fire ban means no fires in the open air. ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park. Includes cities and towns. Runs 12.01am -11.59pm Monday 2 November. Cooking outside is restricted to gas and electric barbecues only, with conditions. No "hot works" like welding or grinding. Penalties apply for breaking the rules. See Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA or https://twitter.com/dfes_wa

07.01.2022 HOW DO YOU LIKE TO READ? When book giants like Borders shut down hundreds of shops around Australia nearly a decade ago, the end of the classic book shop seemed imminent. This was pushed further with the emergence of new ways to ‘read’ including audio books and e-readers. ... However, independent book shop owner Donna Hutcheson has found there is an insatiable appetite for reading the traditional way even among young readers. Ms Hutcheson has just opened Book Boutique in Kalgoorlie, five years after opening Book Box in Esperance, which she sold to a new owner last year. The response has been phenomenal, Ms Hutcheson said. I think reading from paper is far more relaxing. Do you still read the classic way? Tell us in the comments below.

07.01.2022 #BREAKING: Western Australia's border will reopen to New South Wales and Victoria on December the 8th, allowing travellers from those states to spend a quarantine-free Christmas in the West. The latest advice from WA's Chief Health Officer has classified the spread of coronavirus from the two states as very low risk, removing the requirement for travellers to spend 14 days in mandatory quarantine. South Australia is still regarded as medium risk, which means tough border rest...rictions will remain in place for that state until at least December the 11th. MORE: https://ab.co/3lqsell What do you think of the news?

06.01.2022 The ABC Goldfields-Esperance presenting team are broadcasting live from the 2020 Diggers and Dealers. About 2000 people are expected at this year’s conference. Are you going to be there? Drop by and say hello! ... Tune in here https://www.abc.net.au/radio/goldfields/ (L-R) Tara de Landgrafft, Ivo da Silva and Dinushi Dias

06.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR GILES AND WARBURTON Severe thunderstorms are expected for parts of the Goldfields-Midlands and Midwest-Gascoyne regions. Locations which may be affected include Giles and Warburton.... DFES has advised for those in the storms path to take action and stay safe. The Bureau of Meteorology advised satellite imagery showed a line of thunderstorms extending to the northwest and southeast of Warburton moving east. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Storms may cause damage to homes and property with a gust of 82km/h recorded at Warburton Airfield at 3:11pm. WHAT TO DO: If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams. Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if there is lightning. If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. IF DRIVING: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines and loose debris. If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears. Take care in areas that have been flooded and be careful driving on gravel roads as surfaces will be slippery and muddy, and vehicles could become bogged. People are being urged to do what they can to help themselves, if it is safe to do so, before calling the SES for assistance. If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500. In a life threatening situation call 000. Road information may also be available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting your Local Government Authority. For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

06.01.2022 BEACH REOPENS AFTER FATAL ATTACK Wylie Bay beach in Esperance has now reopened following the fatal shark attack on Friday. The search for surfer Andrew Sharpe was suspended yesterday, but SES will continue beach patrols. ... WA Fisheries Minister Peter Tinley will meet with family, and then the Esperance Shire Council and Esperance Ocean Safety and Support group members at 11:30am this morning. : Kelp Beds surf break at Wylie Bay

06.01.2022 A body has been found by a member of the public on a popular south-west beach over the weekend.

05.01.2022 Was he on the attack or looking for a hug? : Kristy Teunissen. Via ABC Darwin

05.01.2022 The threat of Australian lobsters dying at Chinese airports has spooked local producers and escalated trade tensions between Beijing and Canberra. Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said the Government was seeking more information from the industry, but he warned if China was discriminating against Australian products it would be a breach of international trade rules. The threat of Australian lobsters dying at Chinese airports has spooked local producers and escalated trade tensions between Beijing and Canberra.

05.01.2022 Yet another rich pocket of rare visible gold has been discovered at an underground mine in Western Australia - the same mine which made international headlines in 2018. Miners at the Beta Hunt mine near Kambalda have recovered an estimated 2,000 ounces of coarse gold - worth more than $5.3 million at today’s gold price. The find was close to the Father's Day Vein, which grabbed global attention when it was discovered in September 2018, producing some of the biggest specimen...s ever seen, and yielding more than $40 million (27,000 ounces) of gold from an area about the size of a lounge room. Karora Resources

05.01.2022 WA Premier Mark McGowan has called for "sensible dialogue" with China as he urged the rest of the world to "bet big on Western Australia". Delivering the keynote speech to open this year's Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Mr McGowan addressed ongoing relations with the State's biggest trading partner and how WA has weathered the storm of the coronavirus pandemic. Mr McGowan told the 1,850 mining executives in attendance that the State's trade relati...onship with China is worth $100 billion a year. "So while foreign affairs is the domain of the Commonwealth Government, Western Australia will always advocate for sensible dialogue and strong relationships because we are a trading State," Mr McGowan told the crowd. "I want businesses that sell out of WA to have access to the markets that they need." Mr McGowan also joked Kalgoorlie's Super Pit should be renamed the "Super Super Pit" after the Fimiston South cutback was approved by the State Government. Jarrod Lucas, ABC Goldfields-Esperance

05.01.2022 We’ve teamed up with St Vincent de Paul WA this Christmas...and you can help! Head to ABC Goldfields Esperance website: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/goldfields/

04.01.2022 Can you guess how many safety helmets it took to make this Christmas tree? Growing again this year to measure 10 metres high, the tree has been erected in Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the past three years to promote safety in the mining industry. The original tree was 6 metres high in 2018 when 517 helmets were used. ... It was 8 metres high last year and required 1,131 helmets. WA Museum of the Goldfields regional manager Cara Haymes (pictured) said a competition for school children to guess the number of helmets has been run every year and the winner will be announced early next year. "Even if just one person stops and thinks about safety ... it was worth all the effort it took to build it," she said Jarrod Lucas, ABC Goldfields-Esperance

04.01.2022 #ICYMI Small-town living can have its benefits, like knowing your neighbours, but when it comes to accessing help and support, it can be a barrier. Colleen Berry, who lives in the small inland community of Leonora in Western Australia's Goldfields, said people often felt "shame" in asking for help and she wanted to do something to change that.

03.01.2022 They're not your typical looking working dogs, but these little guys were happy to stand guard over their human's work ute in Esperance! We'd love to see photos of mates you take to work with you, share in the comments : ABC Goldfields-Esperance, Madison Snow

03.01.2022 It's a chuckout! What's your little one's fave toy?

03.01.2022 As NAIDOC Week wraps up, Kalgoorlie-Boulder mayor John Bowler has refused to apologise to the community for the "embarrassing" absence of council at the opening ceremony because of a mistake he made. The celebration was attended by WA treasurer Ben Wyatt and former Western Australian of the Year, Mark Bin Bakar, also known as Mary G, who travelled from the Kimberley to MC the ceremony in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Mr Bakar said it was okay to make mistakes but that saying sorry to ...the community would be the right thing to do. "An apology is a simple healing gesture," Mr Bakar said.

02.01.2022 Seven months ago, Western Australia slammed shut its doors to the rest of the nation. Now it's on the road back to rejoining the rest of the country, but not everyone's sure it's going in the right direction. The ABC caught up with those affected across the Nullarbor.

01.01.2022 SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR GOLDFIELDS-MIDLANDS Severe thunderstorms are expected for Kalgoorlie, Norseman, Kambalda, Leonora and Menzies. DFES has advised for those in the storms path to take action and stay safe.... The thunderstorms may produce damaging winds this afternoon and evening which could damage homes and make travel dangerous. WHAT TO DO: If outside find safe shelter away from trees, powerlines, storm water drains and streams. Close your curtains and blinds, and stay inside away from windows. Unplug electrical appliances and avoid using landline telephones if there is lightning. If there is flooding, create your own sandbags by using pillow cases filled with sand and place them around doorways to protect your home. IF DRIVING: Do not drive into water of unknown depth and current. Slow down, turn your lights on and keep a safe distance from other drivers. Be alert and watch for hazards on the road such as fallen powerlines and loose debris. If it is raining heavily and you cannot see, pull over and park with your hazard lights on until the rain clears. People are being urged to do what they can to help themselves, if it is safe to do so, before calling the SES for assistance. If your home has been badly damaged by a storm, call the SES on 132 500 In a life threatening situation call 000 For more information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au

01.01.2022 Western Australia plans to build one of the longest continuous electric vehicle networks in the world, enabling motorists to drive from Perth down to Esperance, across to Kalgoorlie or up to Kununurra in an electric vehicle. And although only about one per cent of vehicles on WA's roads are currently electric, the Government is hoping that as the cost of the vehicles comes down, the network will help sway motorists to go down the electric route. Do you see yourself behind the wheel of an electric vehicle any time soon?