Where aspiring artists often leave home to pursue a career in a big city, this group of young Indigenous artists from western NSW have made the choice to stay on country to make and sell their art.

Flights resume arriving and departing from Adelaide Airport after delays and diversions this morning because of the heaviest fog since 2003.

The largest addition to the New South Wales national parks network in almost a decade is welcomed by traditional owners of the land, who say it is a monumental cultural milestone.

A new art exhibition opening in Sydney today brings together some of the nation's leading artists who offer an urgent message about the destruction of the beleaguered Murray-Darling basin.

Researchers flock to study birds and desert species at Fowlers Gap in the arid zone of New South Wales, where it is remote and isolated but where you can still find friends.

As landowners clean out enormous water tanks in the hope of rain, their fond childhood memories of swimming in tanks and troughs are in stark contrast to today's dry and parched landscape.

Western Australian farmers have welcomed the State Government's announcement to relax the controversial laws on land clearing.

The Department of Consumer Protection is distributing 'Do Not Knock' stickers to all corners of Western Australia, after a landmark Federal Court ruling.

Western Australian gold explorer Ausgold is launching a capital raising effort, which it says will facilitate further expansion of its Katanning project.

Western Australia's peak farm lobby group says having the Minister of Agriculture and Food take up a second portfolio may mean agricultural issues actually get more attention.

The PGA says food security should not be the focus in the planned national review of agriculture with the country exporting surpluses every year.

An investor, who has been left waiting months for the return of rare bank notes he owned through a collapsed Albany dealer, says further delays to that process are distressing.

The plan to set out bait for large sharks near popular WA beaches has been criticised over concerns it could attract them into swimming areas, but others back the move.

The state Opposition Leader Mark McGowan has labelled as "out of control" fee increases for TAFE courses from next year. The Government flagged the increases months ago but the new fees were only published yesterday. Mr McGowan says the cost of a Diploma of Nursing will rise 390 per cent next year. He says the increases will result in fewer people enrolling and lead to skills shortages.

The Royal Life Saving Society says WA's latest drowning figures, which reveal a 50 per cent increase on the previous year, should serve as a warning ahead of the festive season. A new report shows 31 people drowned in the state in 2012. Children under the age of four were the highest risk group for drowning and near drowning. Older people over the age of 55 were also at risk.

The charity food provider, Foodbank, says there has been a big increase in middle class people seeking help in regional WA this holiday period.

A bobcat was used to ram an ATM at an Albany shopping centre.

Authorities are warning the Great Southern and lower Wheatbelt need to be on alert over the next few days, with sweltering conditions expected to create a serious fire danger.

The Denmark Shire is proposing a plan to replace the leases at a popular holiday spot with more traditional ownership rights.

Local government officials in Mount Barker say they are angered by the "senseless" burglary and vandalism at the town's swimming pool complex.

The Masters Builders Association (MBA) says it is highly encouraged by improving demand for commercial and housing developments in Albany.

A number of Western Australian south-west and Great Southern projects have received funding to clean up contaminated sites.

WA's District Court has confirmed Collingwood defender Marley Williams will face trial next month, accused of causing grievous bodily harm.

Investigations are continuing into the cause of a blaze in the Western Australian Wheatbelt town of Corrigin.

The Maritime Union says it has made concessions and lowered a pay claim to try to forge a new wages deal for support staff in the offshore oil and gas industry. The union is now seeking pay rises of 22 per cent over four years from marine contractor, Tidewater, down from its original claim of 24 per cent over the life of the agreement.

Leaseholders in the Western Australian south coast holiday community of Peaceful Bay have expressed concerns over a proposal to transfer their property leases to more conventional ownership titles.

A 34-year-old Perth man has been charged with driving at more than 175 kilometres per hour near Cranbrook, while his 12-year-old daughter was in the car.

An elderly woman has been indecently assaulted while walking her dogs at an Albany school.

A watersport based around ancient tradition, dragon boating now spans many different cultures - but the legend behind it is never forgotten.

Farmers are gathering in Merredin this weekend to give thanks for what they believe was 'divine intervention' in the last cropping season.

Police have charged an Albany man with lighting three fires last month.

A 40-year-old Albany man is due to appear in court this month after being charged with deliberately lighting three fires in Narrikup.

The outgoing Mental Health Commissioner says the state's Indigenous population is over-represented in the suicide rate.

What is it that drives somebody to strike a match that has the potential to destroy homes and lives?

New data has identified a substantial jump in housing sales in Albany but an increase in the time properties are taking to sell.

Police have charged a teenager with deliberately lighting a fire in the Albany suburb of Centennial Park.

New draft regulations which pave the way for the start of commercial shale gas fracking have been released in Western Australia.

Authorities say fire brigades have had to deal with a busier than usual fire season around Albany.

A reward of $50,000 is re-offered after firefighters battle more than 700 suspicious fires this season.

A man has been charged with committing an indecent act while he was sitting near a children's playground in Albany.

Lawyers representing a West Australian farmer who is suing his neighbour over genetically modified canola which allegedly contaminated his property, say the court case will hinge on the principle of negligence. The landmark case has been taken by Kojonup organic farmer Steve Marsh. They say the neighbour Michael Baxter had a duty to contain his own crop of GM canola.

Detectives have charged a man with procuring a child to perform a sexual act after an encounter on a street in the centre of Denmark in the South West. The man approached her on Mitchell Street on Friday night. The 34-year-old then allegedly kissed her on the neck and asked her to engage in sexual behaviour.

The Member for O'Connor says he will be urging the Federal Government to remember struggling parts of Western Australia's grain belt in talks over drought assistance.

A business analyst says conditions are improving in the nickel sector but it is too early to declare that the industry has 'bottomed out'.

Police have seized a Taser, disguised as a torch, and drugs during a raid of an Albany house.

A man has been charged with possessing methylamphetamine and MDMA with intent to sell or supply, after a police search in Albany last night.

This week on backyard farmer, find out how to keep your fruit and veges in the cupboard all year round, and snag a great recipe for chilli jam!