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Daniel Turpin named as diver killed in WA shark attack

Daniel Turpin named as diver killed in shark attack off Albany, WA Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 4:01pm The family of a 35-year-old man who died after being bitten by a shark off WA's southern coast yesterday has described his deep respect for the ocean while thanking those who came to his aid. Daniel Turpin had been spearfishing with family near Michaelmas Island, off the tourist town of Albany, when he was attacked about 11:20am local time. He was met by paramedics after being raced back to shore but...

ABC Australia 3d ago

Gaming an avenue for remote social connections outside sport

feel good These alternatives to sport are giving residents the chance to 'connect' in regional WA Sun 31 May 2026 at 12:06pm In remote towns like those across Western Australia's far north, sport is often the lifeblood of the community. Whether its football, basketball or either rugby code, sporting ability can often be a gateway — or obstacle — to social connection in the community. But a growing number of gaming clubs, representing both traditional tabletop gaming and their electronic...

ABC Australia 10d ago

Rare images capture pioneer life on WA's south coast in the early 1900s

Family gifts historical collection of images captured by pioneering WA photographer Bert Saw Sun 31 May 2026 at 10:06am The early days of settlement, young soldiers heading off to war and one of WA's first train lines being built are just some of the highly prized photos captured by one of Australia's earliest photographers. At the turn of the 20th century, Albany-born Bert Saw documented, in incredibly rare and beautiful detail, the life and experience of those living on the state's rugged...

ABC Australia 10d ago

Thousands without power after intense storm lashes WA

Thousands without power in WA after intense storm but worst of weather yet to hit Sun 31 May 2026 at 12:19pm Thousands of homes are without power across Western Australia's south including Perth, after an intense storm crossed the coast overnight, but residents have been warned the worst of the weather is yet to come. About 8,000 homes in the South West and a further 2,000 in the Perth metropolitan area were affected by the outages. Western Power expects to restore services to most of the...

ABC Australia 10d ago

Could this famous architect-turned-priest be named WA's first saint?

John Cyril Hawes's canonisation push is progressing. Could he become WA's first saint? Jun 2026 at 10:29am The life of an "ordinary bloke"-turned-renowned architect and Catholic priest is being examined to decide if he will be named Western Australia's first ever saint.

ABC Australia 3d ago

As threats against polticians rise, should taxpayers foot the bill for security?

Push to protect family homes of MPs amid uptick in threats of political violence Sun 31 May 2026 at 10:08am In short: As threats against elected officials grow, WA members of parliament are feeling an increasing risk to their safety. It has prompted a push for politicians to get an allowance for home security upgrades. What's next: The ABC understands the body that sets politicians' entitlements is considering the matter.

ABC Australia 10d ago

Life and death in the outback: Why Australians are still dying in the bush

Life and death in the outback: Why Australians are still dying in the bush Sun 31 May 2026 at 6:20am It's the road trip Kelly Townsend has been dreading. Driving into the desert to try to find the place her son and ex-husband died. "I'm feeling a bit anxious and overwhelmed," she says.

ABC Australia 10d ago

Allegations of double billing and charging for no service at Kalgoorlie hospital

Allegations of double billing and charging for no service at Kalgoorlie hospital Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 10:57am In short: A public hospital been billing Medicare for some private imaging services which are not eligible for bulk billing, according to an internal memo obtained by the ABC. Integral Diagnostics's subsidiary, Apex Radiology, operates at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus in WA's Goldfields-Esperance region. WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat says she has sought advice and will make...

ABC Australia 3d ago

Red skies, rainbows and a ravaging storm — WA's weather in May, captured by you

Red skies, rainbows and a ravaging storm — see WA's best weather photos for May Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:17am As long stretches of clear May days become a memory, we bid farewell to an autumn that didn't quite behave the way it was supposed to. Across the state, the month delivered bursts of sunshine, brief spells of rain and long stretches of dry skies that left many wondering when winter would finally arrive. Take a look back at some of the amazing photographs sent in by ABC readers from across...

ABC Australia 7d ago

Live: Leaders Fremantle face North in Bunbury ahead of vital Q-Clash

live AFL Round 13 live updates: North Melbourne vs Fremantle, Gold Coast vs Brisbane, West Coast vs Port Adelaide — blog, scores, stats The Kangaroos head west to face the Dockers in Bunbury before the Suns try to put another dent in the Lions' flag hopes in the Q-Clash. Fremantle are looking to add to a club-record winning streak of 11 games as they take on North at Docklands. Later, the spotlight will be on back-to-back premiers Brisbane, as they head down the highway to meet the Suns at...

ABC Australia 4d ago