Chris Lewis

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Joanna Prendergast |Chris Lewis

A Hong Kong-based company is planning a large mine near a small outback community, sparking fears for groundwater and a tourist attraction. FI Joint Ventures is planning a 310-million-tonne open pit iron ore mine less than 20 kilometres from Yalgoo. The Shire of Yalgoo has an objection to the miner's plans in the WA Wardens Court.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Chris Lewis

Aussies love the beach and with our nation ringed by coastline, it's easy to see why. But have you ever looked closely at the sand and wondered how it got there? Every grain tells a story of time and transformation. While it may look pale from afar, up close it's a colourful mix of minerals and fragments. University of WA school of earth sciences professor Annette George says, in geology terms, sand refers to "particles between 0.6 and 2 millimetres". To unlock its secrets, you need to magnify it.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Chris Lewis

In the 1940s, Geraldton was a small coastal town of just 5,000 people. But with fears of a Japanese invasion during World War II, the population swelled dramatically, as 40,000 troops were stationed there for the defence of key infrastructure such as the railway, port, and airport. Geraldton historian Stan Gratte OAM was just nine years old when the war began. He developed a friendship with one of those soldiers who left a lasting impression. Loading...

Mar 4, 2025 | abc.net.au | Joanna Prendergast |Chris Lewis

Plans are afoot to build one of Australia's biggest green hydrogen projects near a popular coastal holiday hotspot in WA. Locals are concerned a land transfer proposed by the state government will lock them out of areas important to the community. The Shire of Northampton says the development process is not transparent and wants more information from the WA Government and the project developer.

Feb 24, 2025 | abc.net.au | Piper Duffy |Chris Lewis

About a dozen long-term residents of Drummond Cove Holiday Park have been given a six month eviction notice. Park operator, Wajarri Enterprises, is closing the park indefinitely. Residents say they are seeking legal advice. A caravan park closure in regional Western Australia is forcing elderly people out of their homes as the housing crisis tightens its grip on families across the country.