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Struggling nickel sector asks for urgent support, but analysts say 'folly' to give a taxpayer-funded lifeline

Nickel prices have plummeted in recent months due to a glut in the market, but some analysts say it's part of the "boom and bust" nature of the industry.
Two Caucasian hands holding a large rock, person wearing jeans and hello and grey mining shirt, dirt and grass behind.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Nickelby Tom Robinson, Alys Marshall and Tara de Landgrafft

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Meet John, arguably WA's best landlord

When John Webb first met his tenant Carl Tilney 20 years ago, he thought he was a pretty good bloke.
two men in front of a house
Duration: 3 minutes 42 seconds

Published: Source: ListenTopic: Rental Housingby Tim Wong-See

Numbats in the wild doing better than expected despite prescribed burn with dire consequences

There was once thought to be fewer than 1,000 numbats left in the wild, but a new study in southern Western Australia suggests that number is far greater.
Two numbats next to each other.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Mark Bennett

Perfect conditions trigger rare 'cloud waterfall' in WA

Take a climb up a peak in the early hours of the morning and you might be able to see a huge wave of white fog streaming down a cliff face. What causes these "cloud waterfalls" and how do you catch them?
cloud over mountain
Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Weather Phenomenaby Jamie Thannoo and Lauren Smith

Do religious ministers have to report historical child sex abuse?

Kezia Whitton was abused by her brother when she was five years old. Years later, her former church declined to report him to West Australian police — but in a different state, they may have had to.
A statue of Jesus.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Child Abuseby Briana Fiore

When Kezia was five years old, her brother began abusing her. Her family and their strict religious community did nothing

The Jehovah's Witnesses are still dealing with child sexual abuse with their own internal investigations and not reporting all cases to police following the royal commission. 
woman looking out window

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Child Abuseby Briana Fiore

After he was caught doing 205kph, a 26-year-old's luxury Lexus is the new face of a road safety campaign

A forfeited Lexus is turned into a roving anti-speeding advertisement to encourage drivers to slow down, as WA's South West region records the worst regional road toll in the state.
The numberplate on a black car, which says '4fited'

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Traffic Offencesby Louise Miolin, Amelia Searson and Jacqueline Lynch

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What causes the 'cloud waterfall' effect?

It takes some special conditions to capture the moment fog flows down a mountain like water.
Duration: 1 minute 14 seconds

Source: ABC Great Southern

WA families continue exodus from city

The surge in tree-changers began during the pandemic, pushing the price of small rural blocks to new highs.
Duration: 1 minute 51 seconds

Source: ABC News

Climate change could turn more salt lakes pink

Researchers suggest climate change could see more salt lakes turn pink.
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

Yabby producer struggling to meet increased demand

Australia's largest family-owned yabby export facility is struggling to keep up with orders leading into the festive season.
Duration: 1 minute 26 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.
woman and man holding ornate glass urn

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.
Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.
Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

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