Australia's ban on engineered stone begins today.
Local stonemasons say the industry hasn't been disrupted with lots of healthier alternatives.
But health workers are pushing for more funding - to assist those already effected by silica dust.
Drivers are being urged to take care when heading out on the road after a tragic start to school holidays in our regions.
It's as the state introduces new nation-leading road train signage over the next six months to help drivers safely overtake the lengthy vehicles.
Regional WA farming communities are tonight on edge as the Federal Government's proposed live sheep export ban will likely go to a vote in the Senate in a matter of hours.
'Keep The Sheep' campaigners flooded Parliament House today - in a last ditch effort to garner support.
space
A tracking station in a coastal Gascoyne town is this week celebrating a major milestone.
Carnarvon's NASA Tracking Station was opened 60 years ago.
The station instrumental in helping man get to the moon.
ABF
The Australian Border Force says its seizing a record number of drugs along our coast.
This week, officers and detector dogs have been doing just that in Albany.
Grace Armstrong was there and tonight gives us a glimpse into how officers are protecting our state's vast border.
TRUFFLE
Well they can be worth more their weight in gold and this weekend truffles will take centre stage in our South West.
Manjimup's Truffle Kerfuffle is this year celebrating it's 14th anniversary.
And with visitors from both interstate and overseas - it's expected to be bigger than ever.
scholarship
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED
A teenager from our South West is one of two across the state to receive a presitigious scholarship.
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar graduate Holly Harrison received this year's McIntosh Memorial Scholarship.
ALBANY TAFE
Albany TAFE has opened the doors to its new trade workshops.
The new buildings replace 50 year old facilities.
It's now hoped the industry-standard workshops will encourage people to study locally and fill gaps in the Great Southern workforce.
SHEEP
SHEEP EXPORT BAN
Despite ongoing protests from the meat processing industry, the Federal Government's Live Sheep Export Ban is another step closer to becoming law.
Today the ban was discussed in the Senate with the potential for an inquiry to be launched.
BLUE TREE PROJECT
BLUE TREE PROJECT
Sixteen towns are being visited by the Blue Tree Project this winter.
The regional tour aims to spark mental health discussions with farmers - after a dry start to the season.
BEST SANDWICH
BEST STEAK SANDWICH
Four WA chefs have cranked up the heat in an annual cook-off to determine regional WA's best steak sandwich.
The stakes were particularly high at this year's finals - when a first time entrant took home the top prize.
AGED CARE VACCINE
An advocacy group for older people in WA has addressed the low vaccination rates in our aged care homes.
This comes after new data from the Federal Health Department shares the percentage of vaccinated residents in every home - with some lower than 10 percent.
ALL ABILITIES CLUBBING
An Albany family is making a night out more suitable for people with disabilitiies.
Working with a local venue - they've prepared a special night on the town.
The event is set to launch this weekend and will run every five weeks.
WORLD FEMALE RANGER WEEK
This week is World Female Ranger Week - a time to recognise the efforts women make in the field of wildlife conservation.
And here in WA, an all-female Ranger team in the state's north is making waves.
ADOPT ME
Dozens of sheepdogs are in desperate need of suitable homes in the Wheatbelt.
Rescuers say they are at capacity with increasing numbers of Maremma working dogs.
The special breed requires specific living conditions that not everyone can provide.
A Bunbury youngster has qualified for the US Kids World Golf Championship.
Theo Reeves recently took out first place at a national level and is now preparing to play the best in the world.
More than eighty children will storm the stage this weekend - as Albany's Children Theatre performs The Lion King.
The classic Disney movie will be transformed - by a cast of children as young as 5.
Police have cracked a $10 million illegal tobacco network across WA.
Nine people have been arrested in the joint operation involving multiple state and government authorities.
Last week bodycam footage was released of an arrest in Albany.
It captured the moment a fire was deliberately lit in a home with 3 children inside.
Today the mother and those children met with the officers involved to thank them.
In the state's north the Pilbara Pride festival has been running in Port Hedland this week this week.
It's the second year the week long festival has rung, organisers say the growing support has meant a lot to the local LGBTQ+ community.
