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05/01/2025

The first show of awards season is fast approaching. Here's all you need to now about this year's Golden Globes.

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The first show of awards season is fast approaching. Here's all you need to now about this year's Golden Globes.

05/01/2025

Leading experts say a person's risk of experiencing heat-induced illnesses isn't tied to just the temperature.

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How hot is too hot? The answer, according to leading heat health experts, can change dramatically based on the complex interactions between environmental factors in different postcodes.

05/01/2025

With hundreds of wind turbines soon set to dot the landscape of WA's Central Wheatbelt, community leaders are increasingly worried about how the process is being managed.

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With hundreds of wind turbines soon set to dot the landscape of WA's Central Wheatbelt, community leaders are increasingly worried about how the process is being managed.

05/01/2025

The global social robots market is expected to grow from $7 billion last year to $57 billion in 2032, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and the worldwide epidemic of loneliness.

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The global social robots market is expected to grow from $7 billion last year to $57 billion in 2032, driven by advances in artificial intelligence and the worldwide epidemic of loneliness.

04/01/2025

How early is too early to pull-start the motor?

A lot of people want to swoop in early in the morning so they can enjoy the rest of the weekend basking in the glow of their freshly mowed lawn.

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A lot of people want to swoop in early in the morning so they can enjoy the rest of the weekend basking in the glow of their freshly mowed lawn. But how early is too early to pull-start the motor?

04/01/2025

It's a new year and that means new astronomy events to look out for. Here's what you can see from Australia in 2025.

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It's a new year and that means new astronomy events to look out for. Here's what you can see from Australia in 2025.

03/01/2025

You can maximise your breaks throughout 2025 by timing 18 of your annual leave days right. And we're going to show you how.

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With just a couple of well-timed hacks, you can maximise your time off in 2025. We'll show you how.

03/01/2025

Fire-damaged powerlines hindered communication for firefighters and locals battling an emergency level fire near Albany yesterday.

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As firefighters battled a blaze threatening lives and homes near Albany, locals say patchy reception from fire-damaged powerlines hindered communication during their time of need.

03/01/2025

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🔥 DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK - Shires of Jerramungup and Ravensthorpe.
⏰ 9.04pm

⚬ Stay alert and monitor your surroundings as conditions could change.
⚬ You may need to act quickly so ensure you are prepared if the situation gets worse.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES: travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/
⚬ South Coast Highway between West River and Mallee Road (detours are in place)
⚬ Witt Road x Old Ongerup Road intersection
⚬ Old Ongerup Road x West River Road intersection
⚬ Hamersley Drive North (unsealed)
⚬ Twertup Track (Twertup Field Study Station is closed due to facilitating suppression activities)

DFES: https://emergency.wa.gov.au/
ABC Emergency: https://ab.co/ABC_WA
📻️ listen to ABC Great Southern 630AM, or on ABC listen: ab.co/GreatSouthern

03/01/2025

It's a new year and that means new astronomy events to look out for. Here's what you can see from Australia in 2025.

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It's a new year and that means new astronomy events to look out for. Here's what you can see from Australia in 2025.

02/01/2025

ℹ️ DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - PEACEFUL BAY and BOW BRIDGE
👉 There is a lot of smoke in the area
​​​​​​​**THIS POST WILL NOT BE UPDATED AGAIN. Check here for further updates DFES: www.emergency.wa.gov.au

02/01/2025

ℹ️ Narrogin and Minigin fire downgraded to advice - ​​​​​​​**THIS POST WILL NOT BE UPDATED AGAIN.

⚠️Bushfire: ADVICE - Stay informed - Kojaneerup South, Green Range, and South Stirling.
⚬ The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is under control.
🚧 South Coast Hwy remains closed between Cheyne Rd. and Gnowellen Rd. (as at 12:50am, 3 Jan) travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/

⚠️Bushfire: ADVICE Narrogin and Minigin fire downgraded to advice.!
⏰ 07.58pm Thurs 2 Jan: Downgraded to Bushfire Advice - AVOID THE AREA - NARROGIN and MINIGIN
⚬ The alert level for this fire has been downgraded as the fire is now contained.
🚧 Clayton Road remain closed (as at 1am 3 Jan): travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au/

DFES: emergency.wa.gov.au/
ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_WA
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02/01/2025

Health, wealth — and affordable housing were at the forefront of the minds of West Australians the ABC spoke to relaxing by Scarborough Beach on the first day of 2025.

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Health, wealth — and affordable housing were at the forefront of the minds of West Australians the ABC spoke to relaxing by Scarborough Beach on the first day of 2025.

01/01/2025

From Tasmania to New South Wales, Western Australia to Victoria, the night's sky was lit up by a dazzling aurora. They've become a regular occurrence in the past 12 months, driven by increased solar activity.

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From Tasmania to New South Wales, Western Australia to Victoria, the night's sky was lit up by a dazzling aurora. They've become a regular occurrence in the past 12 months, driven by increased solar activity.

01/01/2025

The Granny Grommets have inspired groups around the world including The Turbulent Penguins in France.

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A group of joyful wave riders' message of positive ageing spreads to shores around the world.

01/01/2025

TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚫 Thursday 2nd January
📍Beverley, Quairading, York, Bruce Rock, Merredin, Narembeen, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown-Greenbushes, Gnowangerup, Broomehill-Tambellup, Katanning, Kojonup, Cranbrook, Plantagenet, Ravensthorpe, Jerramungup, Albany, Denmark, Boddington, Brookton, Cuballing, Narrogin, Pingelly, Wagin, Wandering, West Arthur, Wickepin, Williams, Woodanilling, Corrigin, Kondinin, Kulin, Dumbleyung, Kent, Lake Grace

🔥 DON'T LIGHT A FIRE. NO HOT WORKS, WELDING OR GRINDING

More information: https://bit.ly/3BQS7sG
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​👉Check warnings for your location at ABC Emergency: https://ab.co/3Pa3VdM

01/01/2025

ℹ️ DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - Scotsdale, Shire of Denmark ℹ️
⏰Wednesday 6.51pm: DFES says this fire is stationary and under control
📍Area bounded by Scotsdale Road, Walter Road, Glenrowan Road and Roberts Road
⚬ Monitor conditions

Warning details: DFES- https://bit.ly/4gyEaif

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01/01/2025

ℹ️ DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - Dale and Beverley ℹ️
⏰Wednesday 2.09 pm : DFES says this fire has been contained
📍Area bounded by Waterhatch Road, York-Williams Road, Westdale Road and Great Southern Highway
⚬ Stay alert and monitor your surroundings.

DFES: https://bit.ly/4203TeX

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