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'Lacks rationale': Trawling companies fight over WA demersal fishing ban

Two seafood companies that conduct trawling in the Pilbara region launch legal action in the WA Supreme Court against the state government's new demersal fishing restrictions.
A silver fish near some coral.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Briana Shepherd

Community rallies around family of farmer after bushfire tragedy

In the wake of the tragic loss of farmer Mark Mudie while fighting a bushfire, the community has rallied to help his family finish harvesting.
Three large green harvesting vehicles lined in a column on a paddock.

Published: Source: ABC EsperanceTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Tara de Landgrafft and Andrew Williams

Fishers say WA ban will bring an end to 'decent fish and chips'

New fishing rules come into effect in Western Australia next month, significantly reducing the amount of local fish available in the state. 
An image of cooked fish on a plate on leafy vegetables.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Joanna Prendergast, Piper Duffy and Rural Reporter Rachel Boothman

Grave fears for iconic species prompt strict bans on WA demersal fishing

Strict bans limiting commercial and recreational fishing in Perth and WA are announced in an effort to save some under-threat fish species from the brink of collapse.
A side on shot underwater of a fish swimming near coral

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Cason Ho, Lauren Smith and Joanna Prendergast

Rare but deadly Meningococcal B scare prompts call for free program

Charlie was in a coma for days after contracting the rare but preventable disease. He was lucky to survive. 
A boy lies in a hospital bed with leads and covered in a rash.

Published: Source: ABC EsperanceTopic: Meningococcal diseaseby Andrew Williams

Mother urges others to reach out after terrifying postpartum 'blackout rage'

When Ali Gossage gave birth a second time, she did not experience the constant joys of motherhood. Instead, she was sometimes filled with "terrifying" anger.
A young mum smiles wearing her daughter in a carry.

Published: Source: ABC Great SouthernTopic: Womenby Amelia Searson and Peter Barr

Rabbit population boom blamed on lack of funding for biological control

Landholders across Australia say rabbit numbers in some areas are at levels never seen before.
A baby rabbit sniffs at a dry stalk sticking out of some dirt.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Pestsby Joanna Prendergast, Kate Forrester and Rural Reporter Rachel Boothman

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School children have inspired art works which will be installed on wind turbines in WA's Goldfields.

About 200 school children have inspired art works which will be installed on wind turbines in WA's Goldfields.
A wind turbine
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: ABC Goldfields

A modern day goldrush

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Gold boom
Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds

Source: ABC Goldfields

History of market gardens in Kalgoorlie

Excerpt from an ABC story aired in 1971, when Kalgoorlie-Boulder was home to about 600 dairy cows, abattoirs producing fresh meat, market gardens and poultry farms.
Market gardener holding up a bunch of carrots in 1971
Duration: 2 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC Goldfields

Several residents across the Goldfields town heard a large 'bang'

CCTV footage of the bang heard just after the likely meteor flash.
A still frame of a black and white CCTV in a garage.
Duration: 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

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