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Gabriela Bryan and Jordy Smith claim victory at the Margaret River Pro

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Bridget McArthur |Anthony Pancia

Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan has won the Margaret River Pro women's final for the second year in a row. South Africa's Jordy Smith, 37, won the men's final after defeating US competitor Griffin Colapinto. The tour now moves to California, where 11-time world champion Kelly Slater will compete as a wildcard. A young star and tour veteran have won the Margaret River Pro, with Hawaii's Gabriela Bryan and South Africa's Jordy Smith celebrating after a challenging week of surfing.
WA surfer Willow Hardy has no regrets despite Margaret River Pro elimination

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Bridget McArthur |Anthony Pancia

After two lay days, competition has resumed at the World Surf League's Margaret River Pro. Heavy swell has challenged most competitors. Margaret River teenager Willow Hardy was eliminated, but managed to wow the crowd with a spectacular wave. Day two of the Margaret River Pro is underway in Western Australia's south-west and competitors are wrestling some of the biggest waves in the event's history.
Serena and her 'broken family' are a symbol of the WA election's thorniest issue

Feb 15, 2025 | abc.net.au | Bridget McArthur |Rosanne Maloney |Anthony Pancia

From the top to the bottom of Western Australia, housing shortages are hurting individuals and communities. Many people are saying they feel uninspired about state election promises that do nothing to change things. In the tourist town of Margaret River, 270 kilometres south of Perth, Serena Leotta cleans empty holiday homes while she struggles to find a house for her own family.
Giant 400-year-old tingle tree accidentally destroyed by authorities

Jan 12, 2025 | abc.net.au | Andrew Chounding |Anthony Pancia

A government-lit prescribed burn that felled a centuries-old red tingle tree has sparked renewed calls to reform the practice in Western Australia. Red tingle trees only grow in WA's famed Valley of the Giants, about 400 kilometres south of Perth. They can live for more than 500 years and reach heights of 75 metres. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) conducts controlled burns in the area as part of its bushfire mitigation strategy.
Preventing coastal drownings - ABC listen

Jan 9, 2025 | abc.net.au | Anthony Pancia

Drownings can hurt Australian communities, who may see multiple tragedies at the same location. But one such community is taking a proactive approach to prevent further drownings.
Inquiry into Nuclear Power Generation in Australia travels to Collie for public hearing

Dec 16, 2024 | abc.net.au | Bridget McArthur |Anthony Pancia

Usually the domain of the blue collar worker, the small town of Collie has played host to numerous federal politicians in tailored suits in recent months. Both parties have sent their leaders and a steady stream of federal and state MPs to talk about their respective energy plans to the community, which is expecting to transition away from coal by 2030.
Collie residents concerned about Opposition's nuclear plans ahead of local hearing

Dec 14, 2024 | abc.net.au | Anthony Pancia |Bridget McArthur

In a coal mining town earmarked for one of the Coalition's proposed nuclear power plants, some locals say it represents an "unnecessary U-turn" from efforts to rebrand the town's image. Collie, 200 kilometres south of Perth, sits at the heart of the state's coal mining and power generation infrastructure.
Tracking the pygmy blue whale

Nov 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Anthony Pancia

Off WA's south coast, efforts are underway to learn more about the mysterious pygmy blue whale, one of the largest animals on earth.
Busselton jetty hosts 3.6km catwalk showcasing sustainable fashion

Nov 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Andrew Williams |Anthony Pancia

Once a thoroughfare for tree loppers and whalers, a jetty in Western Australia has played host to a completely different kind of industry: sustainable fashion. Dozens of models ditched their heels to strut the length of the Busselton jetty on Friday, parading the handcrafted work of 54 designers from across the country and overseas. Organisers have unofficially claimed it as the longest catwalk on record at 3.6 kilometres in length.
Tourist hotspots targeting off-peak visitors to stave off winter downturn

Aug 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Hayden Smith |Emily Smith |Anthony Pancia

A retired truck driver sips coffee while soaking in the gentle breeze and million-dollar view. There are a few months every year when Lucky Bay, a short drive from Esperance on Western Australia's rugged south coast, is buzzing with visitors from across the country and abroad. But on this crisp winter morning, Jamie and Gail Henderson have it almost to themselves. "You can do what you like and not get run over by tourists," Mr Henderson said.