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WA Botanic Garden springs stunning surprises for gardeners seeking homegrown glory
Perth's public botanic gardens are a riot of colourful, climate-tolerant flora, the product of a year's planning and detailed scientific work to source plants from across the state.
Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Gardening
'Everyone deserves to feel good': New clothes diverted from landfill to people in need amid cost of living crisis
Pensioner Raelene Cowan has little money left over after buying food and paying the bills. But she still treats herself to a new outfit, with the help of Thread Together, a program that's saving unwanted clothing destined for landfill.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cost of Living
WA police officer struck by car and seriously injured as driver speeds away after being pulled over
A man is been charged over an alleged hit and run in Perth's east that left a police officer with critical injuries.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Man shackled while in coma after suspected drug overdose at WA prison
Relatives of the man, who fell into a coma after a suspected drug overdose at a Western Australia prison, say security measures at the hospital are "disturbing".
Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Prisons and Punishment
Killer who claimed knife fell from window frame into girlfriend's neck gets life sentence
A killer who claimed a knife accidentally impaled his girlfriend in the neck had a history of violence against women, including pushing another partner while in her wheelchair into oncoming traffic, the WA Supreme Court is told.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homicide
Shark fishing ban looms for popular tourist jetties in WA
Wire trace fishing gear, used to reel in sharks, will be banned at Busselton and Esperance jetties after mounting public complaints.
Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Recreational Fishing
Protesters call for immediate closure of notorious Unit 18 facility for young WA offenders
Calls mount for the urgent closure of a juvenile wing inside the maximum security Casuarina adult prison following the deaths of two teenagers in WA detention in the past 10 months.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisons and Punishment
Kylie Minogue will kick off her biggest tour in 14 years in Australia
Following the global success of Padam Padam, Australia's pop princess announces a surprise new album and plans for a world tour that kicks off in Australia.
Published: Source: Double JTopic: Pop
Four boys stand accused of gay 'hate crimes' by catfishing older men on Grindr and assaulting them
A group of four boys committed "hate crimes" when they allegedly used a gay dating app to lure men to meet and were armed with crowbars, pepper spray and knives, a Perth court is told.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds
At least 15 suspects identified in connection with Josh Warneke's death, inquest hears
Police identified 850 witnesses during their investigations into the death of a 21-year-old man found dead in Broome, an inquest into his 2010 death hears, including more than 15 suspects.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justice
Boy left with 'horrific' facial injuries after being mauled by friend's pet dog in Perth
The family of a four-year-old Perth boy who received serious facial injuries and nerve damage after being attacked by a pet dog while playing at friends house is questioning why the dog will not be destroyed.
Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Dog Attacks
'You can't make people dig up gas for free': Mixed feelings as WA government relaxes gas export rules
Some of Australia's richest industrialists will be allowed for the first time to send WA's gas overseas, with the state government opening up onshore reserves to exports.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Energy Policy
Die-hard Sydney Swans group supports AFL team from other side of Australia
The WA Sydney Swans Supporters Club, who support the AFL team they love from 3,000 kilometres away, have been awarded Supporter Group of the Year for the club's sense of community and inclusivity.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL
Manslaughter charge dropped against stepfather accused of neglecting boy left quadraplegic
A Perth man accused of the manslaughter of his partner's 11-year-old son is released from custody, after the charges against him were dropped due to a lack of evidence against him.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials
The NBL season is kicking off
Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff shares his thoughts on the upcoming NBL season with Mark Gibson on ABC Radio Perth.
Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Basketball
Duration: 5 minutes 24 seconds
At the height of WWII, a bomber took off from southern WA. What happened to it remains a mystery
During World War II, a Beaufort Bomber aircraft took off from Busselton's air force base in WA. Descendants of the missing passengers are now spearheading the effort to locate it.
Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: World War 2
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