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Fashion helps to heal community years after floods

Almost three years ago, a region in Western Australia's far north was devastated by once-in-a-century floods. Now fashion is stepping in, to heal scars and promote confidence. 
A woman modelling on an outdoor runway in the golden hour.

Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Fashionby Dunja Karagic

Tropical Santa goes high-tech to beat the summer heat

Santa Claus has devised a special ice esky throne to beat the heat in outback Australia this year.
A man wearing red robes with white trim, with a big white beard throws ice, in front of a palm tree and blue skies.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Christmasby Erin Parke

Tropical Cyclone Grant nears islands as Christmas heatwave scorches WA

Preparations are underway far off Western Australia's north-west coast for the impact of a category one cyclone as Perth and much of the state continues to swelter in heatwave conditions.
Trees blowing in strong winds on a coastal road
Duration: 12 seconds

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather

CommBank customers to receive $68m in refunds for incorrect bank fees

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia will refund low-income earners receiving Centrelink payments approximately $68 million in unfair fees — just over a quarter of what was charged.
The exterior of a Commonwealth Bank branchm including the brand's logos.

Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Bankingby Esse Deves and Rachel Jackson

Severe Christmas heatwave grips WA as cyclone intensifies offshore

Perth, and much of WA, is enduring a severe Christmas heatwave with extreme fire danger, while Tropical Cyclone Grant intensifies offshore.
A map of Australia on Tuesday showing a cyclone in the top left and a void of any cloud on the west coast.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Tabarak Al Jrood and Claire Moodie

One in six Kimberley children infected with strep A, study finds

An infectious disease study hopes to see faster and earlier diagnosis of strep A to prevent chronic diseases in high-risk communities.
Girl in orange school uniform getting throat swab by researcher.

Published: Source: ABC KimberleyTopic: Children's Healthby Esse Deves

Perth to swelter on Christmas Day with scorcher tipped

With only seven more sleeps until the big day, Western Australia looks like being the hottest capital city in the nation this Christmas.
Members of the public at a crowded beach during sunset.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Forecastsby Tabarak Al Jrood

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