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Snow has been falling in Western Australia since records began

Catching a glimpse of snow at the top of Bluff Knoll is a highly sought after WA bucket-list item, but this history of snowfall in WA spans Geraldton to Southern Cross.








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Albany Regional Prison's dog training program is creating better pets and better people

For inmates in a maximum security prison in WA, socialising unwanted dogs is "like a day away" from jail and the effects of the program are being described as "win-win".




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Woodchip price in Australia through the roof thanks to Asian demand

Australian companies are enjoying record high woodchip prices, with overseas demand especially form China pushing the price for premium chips beyond $260 per bone-dry tonne.




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Indigenous tour operators eye gap in WA market as cultural awareness demand grows

Eighty-two per cent of tourists to WA want an Aboriginal cultural experience when they visit, but only 26 per cent get what they want.











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Most plastic on our beaches could have come from anywhere. But not the Durban nurdle

When tiny pieces of plastic that were spilled on other side of the world start washing up on your beaches, who is responsible for cleaning them up?




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Families leave the land after generations amid succession struggles

As Australia's farms expand in size and contract in number, research suggests as little as a third of remaining broadacre farms will be passed to the next generation.




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A 'snotweed' scourge is smothering seagrass and now oysters are being deployed to fight it

A respected marine scientist warns that seagrass beds in Queensland are being smothered by 'snotweed' algae. But there are ways to fight the foul gunk, and other states are starting to take notice of the method.




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Researchers on international hunt for 'climate change-resilient' grains

Researchers are scouring the planet for drought and heat resistant crops as many Australian grain farmers face another failed winter season.








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Manus Island asylum seekers make friends with Australians online, but many do not want to come here

This online community is reaching out to asylum seekers, providing friendship and support.




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Would you test your strength against Australia's number one heavyweight right arm wrestler?

Arm wrestling is often associated with a casual competition at the local pub, but professionals like Ryan 'The Milkman' Scott compete internationally and are working hard to grow the sport in regional communities.








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Investigation finds no evidence of illegal whistleblower payment or fabricated cruelty on live export ship

A Federal Government investigation has found no evidence a whistleblower onboard the livestock carrier Awassi Express fabricated conditions on the boat by switching off fans and ventilation.




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Ravensthorpe nickel mine set to re-open a third time amid soaring demand for the metal

The owners of the mothballed Ravensthorpe nickel mine in WA's south-east, say they will move to re-open the site if surging demand for the metal continues.






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'We have stories that need telling': Car collision leads to the loss of Kalgoorlie's only commercial TV reporter

An Australian region larger than Texas has lost its only commercial television news reporter, sparking an outcry from former employees, community leaders and viewers.






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How to tell the difference between whale species and help scientists with their research

As whales cruise past Australia's coastlines on their annual migration, here are some tips on identifying which species is which.





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Father accused of bashing six-week-old baby boy Nathaniel to death charged with murder

Micheal McRae is accused of bashing his baby son Nathaniel, leaving him with severe brain injuries, but the charge is upgraded after the boy spent a year fighting for life in hospital.




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Possum finishing school helps critically endangered animals prepare for life in the wild

A finishing school for western ringtail possums is not about airs and graces it's about helping orphaned possums get used to fending for themselves.




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Grateful strawberry farmers peg hopes on new harvest after needle tampering disaster

One year after the worst disaster to hit Australia's strawberry sector, growers are optimistic about this year's harvest but say they are not out of the woods just yet.