Exmouth
West Australians hunker down in evacuation centres as Tropical Cyclone Narelle wreaks havoc
The category 3 cyclone is currently over Coral Bay, and has brought down trees, lifted roofs off homes and reportedly the local evacuation centre, and sunk boats from the Pilbara down to the northern Gascoyne region.
- Hannah Murphy
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- Cyclones
Uncertain and destructive: Tropical Cyclone Narelle begins tracking south
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall some time on Saturday, but authorities say it is difficult to say where exactly is in the line of fire.
- Hannah Murphy
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- Environmental protection
German industrial giant dumps Exmouth Gulf project after fierce fight
For many years, the West Australian community has battled against the industrialisation of the area known as Ningaloo’s nursery. They’re now celebrating a “major win”.
- Emma Young
No time to do ‘the Big Lap’ of Australia? Do this road trip instead
This spectacular coastal drive is so rugged and remote that even the young adults are impressed.
- Jane Reddy
The remote Australian town built by America
It started off as a slice of American pie in the outback, but has now become a tourist destination better known for its famous reef.
- Julia D'Orazio
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- Marine life
‘Like an underwater bushfire:’ Shocking images as heatwave bleaches Ningaloo
Advocates are calling this a “red alert” moment for the usually resilient reef, as a marine heatwave already linked to a fish kill and cyclone intensification moves south.
- Emma Young
Cops seize meth allegedly destined for WA holiday towns
A 49-year-old man was the passenger in a car stopped by police travelling north near Geraldton when they discovered he was allegedly carrying 53 grams of meth.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
More than just a gateway: 10 Australian airport towns worth visiting
Most people who fly into these destinations immediately head to a higher-profile place nearby. Here’s why you should linger a little longer.
- David Whitley
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- Tourism
Cheap seats are back for tourists wanting to fly to WA’s top end
The subsidies can knock between $400 to $500 off a one-way flight, with some of the new cheap fares already advertised.
- Hamish Hastie
- Opinion
- Environmental protection
It’s time this west coast chart-topper got the fame it deserves
It was 1975. Queen was competing with Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin in the charts. And in WA, a new agency was compiling its own “the best of the best” list.
- Paul Gamblin