Researchers at the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) have confirmed that baby corals at Ningaloo Reef survived the impact of Cyclone Narelle, marking a resilient step toward recovery for the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site. The trial, which involved seeding damaged sections of the reef with lab-grown planula, remained intact despite the high-energy storm surge … Read more
Perth photographer Donald Chin has been shortlisted for the 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. His image of a juvenile tawny frogmouth shielding its siblings at Herdsman Lake is among 100 finalists selected from 2,129 entries submitted by 501 photographers across 17 countries. Did You Know? The Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of … Read more
A nine-year-old Perth girl, Hania Ahmed, was fatally shot by police in Pakistan during a case of mistaken identity following an armed robbery. The incident occurred in Chakwal while the family was on holiday, resulting in the death of the child and injuries to her father and brother. How did the mistaken identity occur? The … Read more
A teenage girl was transported to Royal Perth Hospital with a minor leg injury following a pedestrian incident in Cannington on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The event, reported at 3:38 p.m. at the intersection of Cecil Avenue and Albany Highway, resulted in the closure of right-turning lanes as police and ambulance services responded to the … Read more
A 35-year-old man, identified as Daniel Turpin, died yesterday after a shark attack while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island off the coast of Albany, Western Australia. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time, but Mr. Turpin could not be revived after being returned to shore. His family has since released … Read more
Western Australia is set for a major overhaul of its public holiday calendar starting in 2028, with the state government moving WA Day to the second Monday in November. Premier Roger Cook has confirmed that Perth Park will host the inaugural November WA Day celebrations, following the cancellation of this year’s festivities due to wild … Read more
A 40-year-old New South Wales woman, Fatma Skaf, has been released on a $100,000 surety after being charged with attempted people smuggling in Western Australia. Her arrest occurred Monday morning while she was driving between Exmouth and Karratha, a region roughly 1,000km north of Perth. The charges follow a high-stakes operation by Western Australia’s Joint … Read more
The Invisible Scaffolding: How Magnetic Mapping is Unlocking the Secrets of the Cosmic Web For decades, astronomers have been looking at the universe through a keyhole. We could see the bright lights of galaxies and the glow of nebulae, but the vast, invisible forces that dictate how these structures form and move remained largely a … Read more
Public Health in a Globalized World: Lessons from the Frontline The modern era has brought unprecedented connectivity, but this global integration comes with a complex set of health challenges. From the remote corners of Western Australia to the bustling hubs of international travel, the role of a Chief Health Officer (CHO) has evolved from a … Read more
The High Cost of Scaling: Why Regulatory Compliance is the New Competitive Edge In the world of agribusiness, speed to market is often heralded as the ultimate advantage. However, as the recent legal challenges faced by Western Australia’s Galati Group illustrate, moving too fast without the proper regulatory “paper trail” can turn a successful product … Read more