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25.01.2022 What's your opinion on this? "You'll have a doctor from Perth, that comes down with a group of eight adults in self-contained accommodation and can't even do their dishes." Extreme staff shortages combined with high demand led by WA's closed border is putting extreme pressure on businesses in tourist regions, with one accommodation provider suggestion guests need to start helping out and cleaning up after themselves.

25.01.2022 After spending the last few weeks in the US covering the election, it is clear to me that way too many Americans are relaxed about COVID-19, writes Michael Rowland ABC for News Breakfast.

25.01.2022 #Bestof2020: This curious corella was captured checking himself out on one of Perth's new Smart Freeway cameras shortly after they were installed. G'day mate! Main Roads Western Australia.

25.01.2022 #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.

25.01.2022 "You can come here and everyone is going to find something that they'll like." South-West WA is hoping to attract a new kind of tourist mountain bikers.

25.01.2022 Mike Wolfe used to grow his beard every year so he could play Santa to the local children. But this Christmas will be hard to bear. Mike is one of the 200,000 Americans who have died from coronavirus. His wife Sondra's grief is matched by an anger with a president she says failed to protect her husband and her nation from the pandemic.

25.01.2022 Do you remember this glorious golden moment? On this date, February 16, in 2002 Steven Bradbury became the first person to ever do a Bradbury! He came from dead last in the 1000m final in Salt Lake City to become the first athlete from the Southern Hemisphere and Australia to win a Winter Olympic gold medal.... "Obviously I wasn't the fastest skater. I don't think I'll take the medal as the minute-and-a-half of the race I actually won. I'll take it as the last decade of the hard slog I put in," he said. Did you watch it on TV?

24.01.2022 Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Government's focus on a gas-led economic recovery is "a fantasy" and "crazy stuff" that should not be part of the Coalition's energy policy. Do you agree with Mr Turnbull?

24.01.2022 From today, Western Australia has moved to a "controlled border" arrangement, which permits residents from states and territories deemed very low risk to enter without undertaking quarantine. So tell us, Perth...

24.01.2022 With summer just around the corner, ABC Perth's gardening guru Sabrina Hahn wants to see what you’re growing, and she has a few tips and tricks on what gardeners should be doing now. Need help with something? Ask Sabrina a question DETAILS | https://ab.co/3nmpy9v

23.01.2022 "We want to work with everyone in the forest, because a healthy forest is good for everyone."

23.01.2022 Recounts in Wisconsin's two largest counties confirm Joe Biden won the hotly contested state, Georgia continues its third vote recount, and Donald Trump says he will continue to fight the election results even after he leaves office.

23.01.2022 How do you create an international arts festival behind a hard border? For the first time since 1953, the Perth Festival won't include any international acts, instead giving WA artists a chance to shine.

23.01.2022 Where in the world do you call home? The students in the Merredin College choir performed this stunning rendition of Peter Allen's classic I Still Call Australia Home. This song certainly gives us all the feels!

23.01.2022 "It's overwhelmingly positive what the season's brought for us," sheep and grain farmer Annette Lambert said. "It's just amazing we've got grain, more grain than we know what to do with. "We put in three paddocks of barley for our sheep and the most amazing thing happened; the sheep were unable to eat it all. So we've had to harvest it we've got a massive excess of barley," she said.

23.01.2022 Taking on challenges a lot bigger than themselves is second nature to some birds something ABC Perth's Drive presenter Geoff Hutchison found out the hard way yesterday when he was 'savagely' swooped by a willie wagtail. Have you ever witnessed, or been victim to, an act of courage from one of Western Australia's feathered residents? Or have you made peace with your avian neighbours? We'd love to see your photos below...

23.01.2022 #BREAKING: Vaccination will become mandatory across a range of industries covering about 75 per cent of the state’s workforce with employers and employees facing fines if they do not comply, WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced. STORY: https://ab.co/3C0JIxw. A phased approach will see two groups of workforces subject to mandatory vaccination by certain dates, with a third group required to be vaccinated in the event of a lockdown.... Group 1 is defined as industries determined to have high transmission risk, a vulnerability risk or that are critical to the safety of the community, and will need to be fully vaccinated by the end of the year. This will include cross-border freight workers (high and extreme risk locations only), remaining public and private hospitals and public healthcare facilities, primary and community health, onsite resources sector workers, border and air transport, staff working in or entering remote Aboriginal communities, residential and non-residential community care services, corrective services staff, police, fire and emergency services (excluding volunteers) and abattoirs and meat processing workers. The second group is defined as industries and workforces deemed critical to the ongoing delivery of business and the function of the community, and they will need to be fully vaccinated by January 31, 2022. This will include: supermarkets, grocery, bakery workers, restaurant, pub, bar or café workers, post office, hardware store, child care or family day care, schools or boarding schools, financial institutions, critical infrastructure and services necessary for health, safety and welfare of the community, vets, petrol stations, truck stops and roadhouses, public and commercial transport, hotel, motel or other accommodation facilities, funeral or mortuary services, and building, maintenance or construction workers. Under the policy, school staff would need to be vaccinated before they start Term 1 of school next year. The final group must be fully vaccinated to attend work during a lockdown or similar restrictions. This will include bottle shop staff, pet stores, roadside assistance, critical forestry, critical primary industries, critical factories, manufacturing, fabrication and production, government or local government services, vehicle and mechanical repair service, and members and staff at the Parliament of Western Australia Mr McGowan said the policy was aimed at preparing WA for inevitable community transmission of coronavirus. The Premier said WA was on track to reach 60 per cent of the eligible population aged 12 and older fully vaccinated by the end of this week. READ MORE: https://ab.co/3C0JIxw. MORE ON COVID: https://bit.ly/MoreOnCovid. Tracking Australia’s vaccine rollout: https://bit.ly/VaccineTrackerABC.

23.01.2022 Sharks might be scary. But here’s why we need to protect the predators that sometimes hunt us.

23.01.2022 #Listen: "Due to multiple incidents, gophers must be used in slow mode or are otherwise not permitted to enter." It seems mobility scooters have been getting a little out of control at a Merredin supermarket lately. Have you seen any gophers taking it too fast? ... Management say some overly enthusiastic gopher riders have been crashing into displays, staff, and other customers - even injuring themselves on occasion, and it's forced them to set new rules in store.

22.01.2022 #BREAKING: Sad news, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has passed away in India - he was 59. RIP

22.01.2022 Over four consecutive weeks follow iconic Australian stories featuring sporting legends Peter Brock, Steve Waugh and Wayne Gardner, plus Walkabout Wickets the little-known story of the first all-Indigenous cricket team to tour the UK. Tune in Tuesday nights in November at 8.30pm (AEDT) on ABC TV + iview. For more: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/sporting-legends #TrailblazersABC #BrockABC #WalkaboutWickets #WaughABC #WayneABC

22.01.2022 The West Australian Government has pledged to cut public transport fares to the outer suburbs of the Perth metropolitan area if re-elected, with fees to be capped at the price of a Zone 2 ticket. The Premier said the new system would be simpler and more affordable and it would encourage use of public transport. Meanwhile, the WA Liberal Party has announced it would introduce Australia's harshest penalties for methamphetamine dealers if it wins the March poll.... Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup said the party would introduce mandatory minimum sentences of up 15 years for meth dealers. Find out more: https://ab.co/3szoaUs

22.01.2022 #WhereIsThis: Do you recognise this place from above? We'll give you a hint it's a popular place for families and school groups to visit south of the city and was the winning entry in a recent Tourism Rockingham photo competition. Show us your best aerial shots below... ... @13_kbk_13 / Instagram.

22.01.2022 How is your home internet speed these days? Millions of Australians are set to get access to ultra-fast broadband under a $3.5 billion upgrade to the NBN, expected to be finished by 2023. The upgrade would involve expanding the Fibre To The Node (FTTN) system by building "local fibre networks" that will run along street fronts but youll have to pay to have your home connected.

22.01.2022 There was a big backlog at Perth train station this evening for commuters trying to head home on the Mandurah line. Were you caught up in the chaos? This shot of people waiting for trains to resume was sent in by Chris. Transperth says trains have resumed between Perth Underground and Mandurah Stations.

22.01.2022 Have you seen anything more Aussie today than a magpie stealing a Tim Tam. Mitch Turnbull via ABC Sydney.

21.01.2022 "It's unacceptable and it's shameful that one of the richest countries in the world has a disease that for the rest of the world is a disease of poverty and of developing countries," Telethon Kids Institute director Jonathan Carapetis. Seven-year-old Tenaya has endured two open-heart surgeries and painful monthly injections due to rheumatic heart disease. Now doctors have launched a strategy to eradicate the disease in Australia.

21.01.2022 #BREAKING: Victoria has recorded 1,841 new local COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths as the state moves closer to coming out of lockdown. DETAILS | https://ab.co/3vq8tRv There are now 22,598 active cases of the virus in Victoria, and 175 people have died during the current Delta outbreak.... Today, the state is likely to hit a milestone of having 70% of its population aged 16 and above fully vaccinated. Restrictions will be eased in Victoria at 11:59pm on Thursday in line with the target, with the biggest changes to be seen in locked-down Melbourne. Meanwhile, NSW recorded 283 new local COVID-19 cases and seven deaths | https://ab.co/3G1qjz8 70% of Australians aged 16 and older are fully vaccinated | https://ab.co/2Z6N8Aw MORE ON COVID | https://bit.ly/MoreOnCovid PERTH NEWS | https://bit.ly/ABCPerthNews

21.01.2022 Would you fly direct from Busselton to Melbourne? While it will not be happening in time for Christmas, Jetstar has already started advertising flights from the east coast directly to Busselton and Margaret River, with one-way tickets as low as $189. Earlier this year the airline was forced to postpone plans to offer direct flights between Melbourne and WA's South West as the pandemic took hold.... Busselton Mayor Grant Henley said he had been told Jetstar would begin flights from the recently upgraded Busselton Margaret River Airport within 10 weeks of the borders reopening. "We were told in no uncertain terms that there were very healthy sales and far in advance of what had been projected by the airline," Mr Henley said.

21.01.2022 #BREAKING: There are three new cases of COVID-19 in WA two of which are crew on a bulk carrier anchored nine nautical miles off Port Hedland. Health Minister Roger Cook said on September 16, the bulk carrier named Patricia Oldendorff, anchored off Port Hedland from Manila in preparation for docking. "It was scheduled to berth earlier this week, with a crew of 20 Filipino nationals on board, plus the vessels master," Mr Cook said. ... "We were informed by the vessel that two crew members were showing flu-like symptoms." Mr Cook said two nurses boarded the vessel by helicopter to test the crew members. "The nurses wore full PPE (personal protective equipment) and the flight crew took the necessary precautions," Mr Cook said. "This afternoon it has been confirmed that the two crew members are positive to COVID-19." Mr Cook said the two men remain on board in isolation, and the ship was still anchored off the coast. The other new case is a returned traveller from the United Kingdom in hotel quarantine in Perth. Nine active cases in WA are currently being monitored, with the state's total number of cases now at 668.

21.01.2022 The Oakford bushfire remains at WATCH and ACT as firefighters work to bring it under control. 282 hectares have been burnt so far.

21.01.2022 This is what firefighters faced overnight as continuous efforts prevented the Oakford Fire from jumping the Kwinana Freeway and spreading into The Spectacles. Crews are still working on containment and suppression next to the Freeway, which remains closed in both directions from Mortimer Road to Rowley Road. These images were taken by Department of Fire and Emergency Services WA firefighters who are trained to operate in dangerous conditions. :Incident Photographers Evan Collis and Sean Blocksidge/DFES

21.01.2022 "I've had huge regards for Steve [Waugh] as a cricketer and also as a person. I'm not at all surprised that people love him so much." Former Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar reflects on Steve Waugh the cricketer and Steve Waugh, the person. What's your favourite memories of Steve Waugh on the cricket field? ... #WaughABC #TrailblazersABC #SachinTendulkar #SteveWaugh #WaughDeclared

21.01.2022 HOLLYWOOD STARS IN WA Eric Bana, Mia Wasikoswska and Rhada Mitchell are confirmed to star in Blueback an adaptation of Western Australian author Tim Winton's award-winning 1997 novel of the same name. Filming is underway for the movie adaptation, with directors revealing the stars will be filmed at popular WA destinations from the Ningaloo Reef on the state's Mid-West coast to the rugged Great Southern coast.... Writer and director Robert Connolly (Balibo, Paper Planes) said Blueback was "an iconic Australian story" with a "timely" message about the fragility of the world's oceans. Screenwest CEO Willie Rowe said Blueback would promote the Great Southern's "stunning coastal landscapes to the world" and generate a "significant" boost to the regional economies its crews visited during production. FULL STORY: https://ab.co/2Nxm7jD

20.01.2022 In the backyard of his 500-square-metre rental property, biologist James Stanistreet has created a garden capable of feeding his family of four and many more. Chicken and ducks fertilise and carry out pest control on neat rows of vegetables and fruit trees while native bees set to work on pollination.

20.01.2022 Rio Tinto has announced Simon Thompson and board director Michael L'Estrange will step down ahead of next year's annual shareholder meeting, with Mr Thompson saying as chairman, he was ultimately accountable for the destruction of the sacred Aboriginal site.

20.01.2022 What animals have you spotted in your backyard? Conserving areas of natural bushland is crucial in protecting threatened species, but there is now evidence that the suburban backyard may be a vital habitat as well. "When you look at the diversity of mammals in gardens it's actually comparable with what you find in bushland areas which is really cool."

20.01.2022 "She's been strong from the day she's born, so I know she can get through whatever she's going through." Ellie Smith, the mother of a four-year-old girl missing in Western Australia's Gascoyne region says has described her daughter as "beautiful" and "delicate" in an emotional interview. STORY: https://ab.co/3ASEKSf.

19.01.2022 You know Christmas in WA is just around the corner when the Moodjar (nuytsia floribunda) starts blooming! These pictures were taken at Salter Point by wildflower enthusiast Sophie Xiang who said they are "our own Christmas trees". "My landlord tells me this tree [is] always flowering before Christmas time. I looking forward every year to seeing this the more I [learn] about this tree, the more i love it!"... The bright orange flowers of the Moodjar are a signal the heat is on its way it is a powerful symbol for Noongar culture, with the spirits of ancestors resting in the branches. However, did you know it has a sinister side? It's not a tree, it's actually a giant parasitic mistletoe that sucks moisture from other plants in order to thrive. Sophie Xiang Wildflower Phone Photography

19.01.2022 Does anyone know what this is? It was donated to Vinnies WA and has all the shop volunteers scratching their heads. It has been a really tough year for the WA community and charities like Vinnies have seen a significant increase in requests for help. ... If you can, please support the ABC Radio Vinnies Appeal: https://ab.co/3mrId40 Together, let’s help spread some Christmas cheer this holiday season

19.01.2022 WHAT THE?! #straya A gobsmacked outback worker has captured unbelievable pictures of what looks like a cow eating a snake in remote northern Australia. Andrew Gertz came across the bovine snake catcher as he drove on the deserted Sandover Highway about 300 kilometres from Lake Nash Station in the Northern Territory.... "When I got closer I could see it was a sand python hanging out of its mouth," he said. MOOORE | https://ab.co/34Avk0L

19.01.2022 When you're hungry but don't want to leave the comfort of your bed. How cute is this footage of a mother and baby wombat having some tucker on Maria Island, off the east coast of Tasmania recently! Sarah Leighton via Reddit.

19.01.2022 Isaiah Ward Yarrin says the program has changed his life and taken his music to another level. "The beauty of music is writing how you feel, it's almost like therapy," he said. "It's almost like a family environment, if I didn't do music I'd probably be in and out of jail. It's kept me focused."

19.01.2022 Sabrina and Gill are in the studio waiting for your gardening questions. Ask stuff! ABC Radio Perth

18.01.2022 First-term MP Zak Kirkup is vying for the leadership of the WA Liberals alongside Shadow Treasurer and former Barnett government minister Dean Nalder, following the surprise resignation of Liza Harvey.

18.01.2022 So long, and thanks for all the cheese toast Sizzler After 35 years in Australia, the last plates of cheese toast will be served at Sizzler, which is closing its final nine stores this Sunday. Tell us, Perth - what are your best memories of Sizzler?

18.01.2022 Four-wheel driving at the Harvey Dam is soaring amid border restrictions and so is bad behaviour, prompting the Water Corporation to restricted some 4WD access points due to people hooning, dumping rubbish, camping illegally, and even hunting. Mark Skeels from the 4WD Club of WA said the community feared access could be shut completely. "The population of people wanting to recreate that way in the South West is increasing. Please open up Bali," he said.

17.01.2022 In Mark McGowan's Federal Court counterclaim, the Premier alleges he was defamed on eight occasions by Mr Palmer in interviews, social media posts and newspaper advertisements between August and September of this year.

17.01.2022 How cuuuute?! A daddy-long-legs with a mouthful of babies Photographer Paul Irvine says he came across it when cleaning around the house. "Whilst cleaning up I lifted an old plant pot and found this lady with her brood," he said.... What an awesome shot! PWI Photography

17.01.2022 Meet the legends helping to rebuild farmers' fences after the devastating Wooroloo bushfires. Ed and Judy Bland are the coordinators of BlazeAid in WA which is a volunteer-based organisation that works with farmers and families in rural Australia after natural disasters such as fires and floods. "Volunteers; Not just rebuilding fences, but helping rebuild lives." ... Judy said the volunteers are working all day and have set up camp at the State Equestrian Centre in Brigadoon but are desperate for donations. "We’re desperate for materials to rebuild these fences like steel posts and ring lock," Mrs Bland said. "A lot of people who don’t have insurance payouts can’t get their hands on materials, there is no other option. "We have to do emergency repairs as material becomes available." "In excess of 80 farmers registered with us for help so far and that’s only half of the amount we will get," she said. Anyone looking to donate can get in touch with Blaze Ad via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BlazeAid-Wooroloo-100378578758623. Kate Leaver / ABC Radio Perth.

17.01.2022 Is this the best letterbox you've ever seen? This one of Bluey is certainly up there how good is it?! Bluey might also be getting some Christmas tinsel soon.... Jaclyn Whaley / Echuca K9 Kondos

17.01.2022 Jamie Damaso and his family are stuck in limbo. They currently live in regional NSW, but are desperate to move to WA, where Mr Damaso has multiple job offers in the mining and construction industry. The catch is that the family can't get an exemption to cross the border. While some exemptions can be granted for people relocating permanently from medium-risk states for work, a key requirement is proving employment and Mr Damaso's offers have been contingent on him getting t...o WA first. In the meantime, the family is reliant on government payments and dipping into their super, hoping things change soon. "I just want to get there and make some money for my family," he said.

17.01.2022 When you've been in quarantine for two weeks and finally get the all clear to rejoin the outside world. Check out this bouncy little woylie who was released back into the wild after a recent survey. The Australian Wildlife Conservancy says numbers of woylies (brush-tailed bettongs) are increasing in the large feral predator-free area at the Mount Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary, on the northern edge of WA's Wheatbelt region.... The native marsupials are spreading across the area following several reintroductions since 2015 and ecologists have some sound advice for interns helping them release the animals. "Woylies have a habit of launching out like little rockets... aim them at a clear spot and keep your face out of the way! Australian Wildlife Conservancy intern Emily Drummond releases a Woylie post-survey. Video: Carly Moir / AWC.

17.01.2022 Perth's Australia Day skyworks has been cancelled for 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Be honest, what do you think of the decision?

17.01.2022 Come to Darwin, they said... It'll be fun, they said Just don't swim with the crocs! These frightening pictures were snapped at Yellow Water Billabong, Kakadu.... Jacinta Barbour via ABC Darwin

17.01.2022 Under the national roadmap, the move to phase B happens when the national average, as well as the average in a particular state or territory, has reached 70 per cent. Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory are not expected to reach their 70 per cent milestones until mid-November, and 80 per cent a month after that.

16.01.2022 #UPDATE: Le’Bron has since been found. NEWS ALERT - MISSING 7YO BOY Police hold welfare concerns for 7-year-old Le’Bron Gela, who was last seen in Carlisle this morning. ... Le’Bron is described as dark skinned, brown eyes, dark hair. He was last seen wearing a red top and grey bottoms. He is in possession of a black and green mountain bike. Le’Bron is know to frequent the Cannington and Perth CBD areas. Iif you have any information call Police on 131 444.

16.01.2022 Where in WA would you like to go that you haven't been to yet? From pristine Esperance beaches to the vast Kimberley outback. Western Australia's best kept secrets have made it on the big screen in Tim Winton's Dirt Music.... Show us your best pics from around WA

16.01.2022 Joe Biden claims victory in two key US states as authorities confirm results after recounts, while Georgia's top elections official says Donald Trump and his supporters are being misled about the existence of widespread voter fraud.

16.01.2022 ANH'S DONE IT AGAIN! Look how he captured Todd Sampson's fearless determination and thirst for life. Who caught Todd on Anh's Brush With Fame last night? ABC TV + iview.

16.01.2022 Incident Controller, DFES Superintendent Peter Sutton, is speaking about the current bushfire situation at Oakford. The warning level has been downgraded to WATCH AND ACT. The Kwinana freeway remains closed between Mortimer Rd andRowley Rd.... For the latest information visit https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/

16.01.2022 Show us a picture in your phone that'll make us smile This baby tawny frogmouth was spotted on a scenic drive in Wanneroo last weekend. ABC Perth listener James Harrison said he took the photo while the little one was hiding behind his mum.... What a great picture!

16.01.2022 Basil Zempilas, who was elected as Perth Lord Mayor earlier this month, told listeners of the breakfast show he co-hosts on 6PR it was "wrong" for someone to identify as a different gender to their physical anatomy. "If you've got a penis mate, you're a bloke," he said yesterday morning. "If you've got a vagina, you're a woman. Game over."

16.01.2022 Have you seen these fruit flies around Perth? Over the next few weeks, 36-million sterile Queensland fruit flies will be released across Perth's western suburbs in an effort to eradicate the insect pest from WA. The Qfly is considered one of the world’s worst fruit pests, attacking a wide range of fruits, some fruiting vegetables and even ornamental plants.... A quarantine area and movement restriction for fruit and vegetables remains in place for all or parts of Claremont, Nedlands, Dalkeith, Crawley, Mount Claremont, Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Swanbourne, Karrakatta and Shenton Park. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been responding to an outbreak of Qfly since March, undertaking more than 120,000 property inspections with almost 20,000 baiting and trapping devices deployed. Minister for Agriculture and Food Alannah MacTiernan said eradicating Qfly is vital to WA’s fruit and vegetable sector. It has the potential to destroy around $40 million worth of export income each year so it really is important we get it under control, she said. The release of the sterile males is the final part of the eradication program, which Ms MacTiernan said has been led by a team of around 220 people and cost the state government millions of dollars.

15.01.2022 Mark McGowan is concerned the state's multi-billion dollar iron ore industry will be next on China's tariff hit list as Australia's relationship with Beijing deteriorates further, calling for "discussion and not confrontation".

15.01.2022 Western Australia has recorded three new cases of COVID-19 overnight. The confirmed cases two females and one male aged between 9 months and 45 travelled to Perth from overseas. They are all in hotel quarantine. The State’s total number of cases is now 821.... WA Health is monitoring 23 active cases and 789 confirmed cases have recovered from the virus in WA.

14.01.2022 Top 26 things Western Australia has to offer how many have you ticked off? A: Abrolhos Islands B: Bibbulmun Track C: Cottesloe... D: D'Entrecasteaux National Park E: Esperance F: Fremantle G: Goldfields H: Horizontal Falls I: Injidup Beach & Natural Spa J: Jurien Bay K: Karijini National Park L: Lake Argyle M: Margaret River N: Ningaloo O: Omeo Wreck P: Pinnacles Q: Quokka R: Roebuck Bay S: Skywalk T: Thrombolites U: Underwater Observatory V: Valley of the Giants W: Wildflowers X: Xanthorrhoea Trail Y: Yanchep National Park Z: Zebedee Springs @Tourism WA #ABCofWA #abcperth

14.01.2022 Is living paycheck to paycheck a reality for Australians? Nearly 1 million people worked fewer than their usual hours in September because there is not enough work, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The number includes 400,000 "underemployed full-time workers" like Armin.

14.01.2022 Have you noticed more moths than usual hanging around your place? Flittering and fluttering through flyscreens doors. They seem to be everywhere in Perth at the moment, and as lepidopterist Paul Kay explains, it's all about the rain. "We've had a long wet winter, it's been pretty cool, combined with a late spring, and a sudden burst of high temperature on Friday," he said.... "It's the warm weather that brings them out after an excess of rain." #Listen to Paul tell our Breakfast program why there are so many in Perth and why he loves them so much: https://ab.co/3jc64VK.

14.01.2022 #LIVE: Health Minister Roger Cook announces three new cases of COVID-19 in WA, including two men on a bulk carrier off Port Hedland.

14.01.2022 #Bestof2020: A Mid West man took to social media in September to say thank you for a wonderful random act of kindness towards his mother while she was at the shops. Paul Stoner said: "Just want to let people out there know that a middle aged man approached my old girl (Mum) near Woolworths checkouts on Monday afternoon. "He said 'that he just wanted to make someone's day' and gave her a lovely bunch of roses. ... Paul said his mum didn’t recognise this gentleman and he had this message for him: "To the complete stranger out there you made this little old lady's day indeed and [it] goes to show how good people in Geraldton can be and made me think why don’t we all just do a random act of kindness each day let the garden grow and pay it forward." Via ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt.

14.01.2022 What's the longest time you've spent in one job, and what kept you there? For 50 years Peter Dittmer has worked at Fremantle Train Station, firstly on the train line doing maintenance and then as a customer service officer for the Public Transport Authority. He told ABC Perth's Breakfast show he's seen generations pass through the gates and watched children grow up while witnessing many changes in Fremantle throughout the years. ... "I wish I could go back again, be young again and do it all over again," he said. "It's all about the friendship and the people - I've learnt to be a nicer person and I hope I take that home with me." Join the conversation here: https://ab.co/3kWpHiy

13.01.2022 RIP 'Trinity Neil'. A group of officeworkers came together this morning to commemorate the life of one of Perth's homeless and lay a wreath at the steps of Trinity Church where he was known to spend most of his time. A memorial placed on the steps said Neil's dying wish was to return to the steps, to say goodbye to everyone he knew. ... "He didn't want anyone to worry where he had gone and that he was okay," it said.

13.01.2022 'You idiot, this is gold!' When prospector Leon Gianni found his first gold nugget, he almost threw it away. Luckily, his dad knew better.

13.01.2022 Have you noticed any swarms of midges lately? The weather might be warming up, but some residents in the City of Bayswater are reluctant to go outside in the evenings due to a midge infestation. Steve Cloughley says he hasn't been able to enjoy a summer evening in his backyard for almost six years due to the swarms of insects.... He sent us these photos and videos of the little critters who keep appearing in plague proportions at the houses of peopel who live near lakes Brearley, Bungana and the Brickworks Lakes despite numerous attempts from the council to eradicate the problem. He sent us these photos of the problem.

12.01.2022 After an amazing nine years as the Yellow Wiggle, Emma Watkins bid us a Wiggly farewell today, with Tsehay Hawkins set to takeover in 2022. Earlier in her career, Emma Watkins took Australian Story behind the scenes to explain what it takes to be part of The Wiggles.

12.01.2022 How's your #Wrensday going so far? Have you spotted any of these blue beauties out and about this spring? Show us your best shots below... This little guy was photographed in Bedfordale and we are mesmerised by those colours! ... Alvin De Asis.

12.01.2022 #BREAKING: Vaccination will become mandatory across a range of industries covering about 75 per cent of WA's workforce. DETAILS | https://ab.co/3C0JIxw #LIVE: WA Premier Mark McGowan and Health Minister Roger Cook with a COVID-19 vaccination update.... MORE ON COVID | https://bit.ly/MoreOnCovid

12.01.2022 Our hearts ache for those affected by the Wooroloo bushfire Two weeks on, the Perth community rallies together to help those whose lives were shattered in the bushfire disaster. The blaze in Perth's north-east destroyed 86 homes, leaving many with almost nothing.... People across Gidgegannup and the fire zone are now coming to terms with the extent of the catastrophe and how to rebuild their lives. The toll was not only on the buildings and structures lost but the lasting emotional scars. If you would like to help, please donate to the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund: appealswa.org.au

12.01.2022 Great news! A tiny peacock spider species thought possibly extinct due to a major bushfire has been found on the summit of a mountain in WA's Great Southern region.

12.01.2022 Tragic news. R.I.P Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss dies aged 20.

12.01.2022 Perth exceeded its average March rainfall total on Monday alone, while this week's wet weather has been welcome news for WA farmers and it's far from over.

11.01.2022 What do you think of WA's newest water park? The team at Autopro Northam captured this during yesterday's severe storm and say Oliver St has since turned into the mighty Oliver river with its own rapids. MORE | https://ab.co/3bZfFL5 How was it at yours? Show us your pics and videos ... Callun Riches

11.01.2022 Hey Perth, do you celebrate Halloween? Tell us why/why not Check out Anna Frank’s spooky house on LaTrobe Street in Yokine. We reckon it's one of the best we've seen. She says she gives away 14kgs of lollies every year ... Where's the spookiest place in Perth for trick-or-treaters this Halloween?

10.01.2022 What do you do at home? Do you or do you not wash your rice before cooking?

10.01.2022 We're trying to create the unofficial ABC of WA and we need your help! Tell us what you think 'P' is for were after experiences, locations, and icons of Perth and Western Australia. Sky Perth

10.01.2022 RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS A Mid West man has taken to social media after a random man gave his mum a beautiful bunch of flowers while she was at the shops. Paul Stoner said: "Just want to let people out there know that a middle aged man approached my old girl (Mum) near Woolworths checkouts on Monday afternoon.... "He said 'that he just wanted to make someone's day' and gave her a lovely bunch of roses. Paul said his mum didnt recognise this gentleman and he had this message for him: "To the complete stranger out there you made this little old lady's day indeed and [it] goes to show how good people in Geraldton can be and made me think why dont we all just do a random act of kindness each day let the garden grow and pay it forward." Via ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt.

10.01.2022 If you're a gamer, or the partner or parent of a gamer, we'd like to hear your story and how gaming has impacted your life and those around you.

10.01.2022 The ruling is a setback for Mr Trump and Republicans who have been trying to overturn Mr Biden's victory in the November 3 election by preventing officials from certifying election results.

10.01.2022 A tin of uneaten chocolates belonging to Australian bush poet Banjo Patterson has been discovered by the National Library of Australia. Dating back 120 years to the time of the Boer War, it could be among the oldest boxes of chocolates in the world and remarkably, the chocolates still looked almost good enough to eat.

10.01.2022 In the months that followed the launch of the Indigenous-led social reinvestment program, the youth crime rate, which includes offences like stealing, sharply dropped from about 100 offences a month to just over 20.

10.01.2022 How blue-tiful? How was your Wrens-day, WA? Perth photographer Jacqueline Anderson captured this incredible shot of a red-winged fairywren perched on a tree branch at Wungong Dam in Bedfordale.... What stunning colours! Show us your best wildlife/nature pics

10.01.2022 Why do goats randomly scream and faint? Nature journalist Dr Ann Jones talks us through the extraordinary behaviour of these animals.

10.01.2022 How can we encourage more Western Australians to work as fruit pickers? Despite a surge in demand from consumers wanting to shop local to support Australian farmers, many stone fruit growers are facing the tough decision to not harvest some of their produce this season as they scramble to secure enough workers.

10.01.2022 Insatiable demand for a unique eucalyptus oil produced in Western Australia's wheatbelt has prompted the company behind it to double production targets and move into international markets.

09.01.2022 "It was incredible I just never got round to it because we were travelling internationally." Perth resident Hannah Docherty had booked a trip to Europe July, but instead embarked on a road trip to Exmouth and Karijini. International tourists injected a whopping $30 billion into the Australian economy last year, and operators are hoping locals can make up some of that lost revenue.

09.01.2022 #Listen: When James Earl-Jones was a child, he stuttered so severely he was almost mute. But, after a professor intervened, he grew up become one of the finest actors of his generation. He became famous for his roles in films like The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games and The Great White Hope and was the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars series and of Mufasa in The Lion King.

09.01.2022 Crayfishers are your pots ready!? The 'whites' are about to start walking according to Fisheries WA's predictive modelling techniques, with rock lobster scientists predicting the 'white run' will begin TOMORROW. "Each year the timing of the migration is strongly correlated with water temperature, with warmer waters associated with an earlier migration," Fisheries WA says.... "This year, our water temperatures have been average, not too hot and not too cold, indicating that the migration will most likely begin towards the middle of the month, around Wednesday, November 18". The 'white run' is when western rock lobsters who are approaching sexual maturity moult out of their regular red shells into a lighter colour becoming what's known as a 'white'. These lobsters then leave the safety of coastal reefs and being a mass migration out to sea, into waters as deep as 250m, until they reach their breeding grounds. It is during this time, that crayfishers, both professional and amateur, tend to haul in the biggest catches. Fisheries WA says anyone who wants to catch rock lobsters must have a licence to fish and abide by all fishing rules, including bag and boat limits. Fisheries WA.

09.01.2022 Show us a picture in your phone that could be a postcard for Western Australia What a good doggo?! Lacey the kelpie knew how to strike a pose at the perfect moment on this property in Congupna, Victoria. Brigitte Collins

08.01.2022 WA Premier Mark McGowan says he is concerned the multi-billion dollar iron ore industry will be next on China's tariff hit list as the trade war with Beijing intensifies. DETAILS | https://ab.co/3oa0hQh Mr McGowan urged cool heads to prevail so the relationship with Australia's largest trading partner could return to a level footing.... The bilateral relationship has deteriorated further since a senior Chinese official posted a controversial and graphic social media image of an Australian soldier, something Prime Minister Scott Morrison described as "repugnant". "They buy an enormous amount of our products, we buy a much smaller amount of their products. "It's been a beneficial relationship for both countries and I think we need to make sure we have cool heads and work things out by discussion and not confrontation."

08.01.2022 KALAMUNDA ZIG ZAG CLOSURE EXTENDED The City of Kalamunda has extended the closure of the historic Zig Zag scenic drive to vehicles until next February. The popular switchback road, which was first built as a railway in 1891, was closed six months ago because 'hooning' and anti-social behaviour was getting out of control.... Kalamunda Mayor Margaret Thomas told ABC Perth's Breakfast program the City has received more than 1,300 submissions from community members about what they want to see happen to the iconic road and wanted to consult with all stakeholders before it can look at re-opening it. "A few residents live along that strip, they've had their drives blocked in by people, seriously assaulted, and we've had mutilated kangaroos along that strip - skinned and beheaded," she said. "That gives you an idea of the type of people we are trying to control, we would love to open it, but we need to look at all the options we have." #Listen to Mayor Thomas tell Russell and Nadia about the city's plans: https://ab.co/36IFEnu. A gorgeous shot of a sunset view from along the Kalamunda Zig Zag by Perth photographer Nature By Nathan.

08.01.2022 Can anyone give Christine a lift? What would you do if this was on your car? Christine Jones from Armidale in NSW got the fright of her life when she found this guy hitching a ride with her.... Christine Jones via Australian spider identification page

07.01.2022 "When you're on the floor and you have to start thinking about what else you can do whilst you're down there as it's too hard to get back up," ABC Perth Afternoons listener Lisa said. Be honest, Perth when did you realise you were getting on a bit?

06.01.2022 It was a bad mistake. It was bad broadcasting. For a brief moment I forgot that I was the Lord Mayor of the City of Perth," Mr Zempilas said.

06.01.2022 Tasmanias Parks and Wildlife Service has confirmed 380 whales stranded off the states west coast have died. Regional Manager Nic Deka said around 30 more are still stranded and clinging to life, and 50 have been saved.

06.01.2022 Sad news from Tasmania, where a further 200 whales have been found stranded in Macquarie Harbour, on Tasmanias West Coast. This is in addition to the 270 pilot whales found stranded on the West Coast on Monday - so far 25 of them have been rescued, but a small number have since re-beached themselves and many more have died. Exhausted marine experts and volunteers are trying to save as many stranded pilot whales as they can in the shrinking window of time they have left.

06.01.2022 There was some extreme watering and rainbows at Port Hedland harbour for World Maritime Day!

06.01.2022 "I want to spread happiness to my community, and I want to inspire them to get back into the kitchen and make their own mad feeds." Thousands of people have fallen in love with 35-year-old father-of-six Nathan Lyon whose devon (polony) creations have made him a TikTok hit 'Kooking with a Koori'. "I use plastic plates, I use the pots from Kmart my meals don't look like the professional chefs," he said.... "I think that's why it's blown up, because I use the stuff that they use at home."

06.01.2022 Oliver McGowan was a school prefect, played representative football and athletics and was training to become a Paralympian, but his quality of life drastically deteriorated after being given psychotropic medication in 2015, the Royal Commission into Disability heard today.

06.01.2022 We're almost done with the unofficial ABC of WA, but we still need your help! Tell us what you think 'Y' is for we’re after experiences, locations, and icons of Perth and Western Australia. Hamish Stubbs Photography

05.01.2022 "Unbelievable, but true! Can anyone out there beat this?" This birthday card for ABC Perth listener Les in Denmark just arrived six months after it was posted by friends in Dongara! Les' wife Vicki says it was mailed in early May along with a belated card for her as well which still hasn’t arrived.

05.01.2022 We left it a bit late, but we haven't forgotten Happy #Wrensday everyone! This stunning fellow was spotted in Yanchep National Park by Jacqui McGhie early this month. Have you spotted any of these stunning coloured birds this spring? Jacqui McGhie / #ABCMyPhoto.

05.01.2022 Would you pay $1,100 to be to buried in a koala habitat if it meant it would help protect the species? A Brisbane business is looking to buy land adjacent to koala corridors to convert into forest cemeteries as a way to conserve the habitat.

05.01.2022 CAPTION THIS... Beverly Baker took this amazing shot of their pelican friend in Hawkesbury, NSW. What would you do if you saw this big bird coming towards you? ... Have you got a pelican story to tell? We'd love to hear it, Perth For stories that inspire, subscribe to The Bright Side newsletter: https://ab.co/3y0Kp7k More from Landline: https://ab.co/3aNzvZl Got a photo or video to share? Send us a PM: https://bit.ly/messageABCPerth

04.01.2022 Know someone planning to head west? One-way tickets between WA and the east are now costing as much as $2,000, but airlines say the pain will be short-lived, with additional flights expected to ease the pressure.

04.01.2022 Meat pies are Australia's answer to the American hamburger, a staple at the football and the cause of many a burnt tongue. Where's the best pie you've tasted in Western Australia?

04.01.2022 As Australians start to roll up their sleeves to get the COVID-19 vaccine, many people are wondering what's actually in the Pfizer and AstraZeneca jabs?

03.01.2022 A field of dreams in Marradong, Western Australia. Do you have any canola shots to share? Colm Doyle / doyle.snaps.

03.01.2022 American apples have been given the green light to be exported to Australia ... would you prefer to buy local apples?

03.01.2022 GOOD NEWS! Victoria records no new coronavirus cases and no deaths for 19 days in a row!

03.01.2022 What do you think of Perth’s new $340,000 sculpture - Cygna (The Swan)? The six metre tall work of art is said to be a modernist interpretation of a black swan and the Swan River. You won’t miss it - it’s at the corner of Hay and Pier streets in the city.... What does it look like to you? City of Perth

03.01.2022 "I know that torment will continue. We will live with this for the rest of our lives." - Don Spiers. Rubbish left behind at a cinema became the key to unravelling the identity of the Claremont killer. This is how police and forensic scientists unmasked the murderer. To His Door | Australian Story

03.01.2022 "I'm feeling fitter and better than when I was 30" Karate might not be the first activity you think of starting when you're a little older in life, but Ralph Havard has defied the odds and is still kicking some impressive goals at the dojo, recently receiving his black belt. Ralph told Christine Layton on ABC Radio Perth Afternoons how it all started, and what he plans on doing next.... How do you stay active? https://ab.co/39BtXjT

03.01.2022 FINISH THIS SENTENCE... This silo art is _________________! This beauty can be found in Nullawil, 300kms from Melbourne.... Give a shout out to a piece of art you appreciate here in WA And don't forget to tell us where to find it... Instagram @bertiebounder

02.01.2022 Perth has recorded it cccoldest Summer morning in 124 years! Under clear skies and light winds the city plummeted to just 6.6C at 5:25am. It comes after the city recorded its wettest November on record.... Have you been feeling the cold?

02.01.2022 How are you feeling about coronavirus these days? According to the data, West Australians are the least anxious, aren't lonely and have been feeling better about most things compared to the rest of Australia. We are also the most comfortable shaking hands with 26 per cent saying they now do it despite the health advice not to.

01.01.2022 How awesome is this?! Tassie devils, wombats, quolls and possums have all been captured entering and exiting the same burrow at Crabtree near Hobart over the course of a few weeks. "Wombats and devils seem to amicably share the burrow," property owner Jenny Cambers-Smith said.... Amazing! Taswildlife.com via ABC Hobart

01.01.2022 "We are passionate about giving children every opportunity to develop and to be their best." Happy 130th birthday to Ngala, Raising happiness! The support service has been helping parents, families, carers and children in WA for generations. Did you have them on speed dial as well?