Anthony Pancia

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

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.

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.

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.