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Perth student Austin Appelbee, 13, has made headlines around the world after he swam four kilometres and ran another two kilometres to save his mother and siblings who were stranded in the ocean off WA’s South West.

Perth boy’s incredible tale of grit and survival goes global

After swimming four kilometres to shore in rough seas, Austin collapsed thinking he had failed his family, who had been swept out to sea. What happened next was a miracle.

  • Heather McNeill

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Austin Appelbee swam four kilometres to save his family who had been swept out to sea off the coast of Western Australia on Friday.

Teenage hero swims four kilometres to rescue family stranded in ocean off WA coast

The family had been kayaking and paddleboarding in WA’s South West when they were swept out to sea in rough conditions.

  • Heather McNeill and Cameron Myles
Police charge security guard over alleged assault at Leavers event in WA

Police charge security guard over alleged assault at Leavers event in WA

Three security guards have been removed from Leavers celebrations in WA's South West with one charged over an alleged assault on a police officer.

Mango misu, pavlova roulade and chocolate semifreddo.
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Palmer Wines Restaurant

Duck into this scenic, family-friendly restaurant and find out why it's one of the South West's most popular spots to dine.

  • Gail Williams