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Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

Several bushfires burning north and south of Perth have caused major power blackouts, including the entire town of Margaret River.

Duration: 10 seconds

Published: 5h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 10:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Bridget McArthur, Madigan Landry and Gian De Poloni

Man dies after Christmas Eve stabbing near Perth shopping complex

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man near a shopping complex in Perth's southern suburbs late on Christmas Eve.

Police search a car park for clues in a murder investigation

Published: 12h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 3:37amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Rebecca Trigger

As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film?

As film photography surges in popularity among younger generations, technicians who repair analogue cameras are retiring, raising concerns it will become a dying art.

Published: 13h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 2:25amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Kenith Png

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

Published: 9h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 6:30amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Gian De Poloni, Scout Wallen, Rebecca Trigger and Kelsey Reid

Christmas Day cyclone greets remote Australian islands

Tropical Cyclone Grant is expected to remain a category one system as it passes just to the north of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands off the West Australian coast.

A satellite map showing Tropical Cyclone Grant.

Published: 10h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 5:24amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cyclonesby Kelsey Reid and Rebecca Trigger

Festive 'Friendsmas' celebrations combat loneliness, social isolation

Despite our screens being filled with images of happy families celebrating Christmas, some feel the festive season is lonelier than ever.

Two women smiling and wearing party hats as they play with a pet dog.

Published: 20h agoWed 24 Dec 2025 at 7:30pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Friendshipby Gemma Ferguson

Perth man pledged support for Bondi shooters hours after attack, court hears

Police found a bomb-making shopping list when they searched the home of a man who allegedly posted on social media that he supported the gunmen behind the Bondi terror attack, a Perth court has heard.

Back and shoulder of a police officer in uniform.

Published: YesterdayWed 24 Dec 2025 at 8:37amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Nicolas Perpitch and Bridget McArthur

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Haul Away: A conversion to Sea Shanties

Fisherman’s Friends share the music that moved ships

Duration: 40 minutes 33 seconds

Source: Listen

The Nightlife Pop Quiz

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz!

Duration: 55 minutes 28 seconds

Source: Listen

All I want for Christmas is... early-bird Roots & Shoots!

In this early-bird special, bright-eyed Leonie and bushy-tailed Sabrina team up to take your gardening questions. 07:40 Giving poo as a Christmas pressie! 15:43 Help! Something's munching my hibiscus and I can't work out what it is!

Duration: 54 minutes 59 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Gardeningwith Sabrina Hahn and Leonie Harris

Map of free kids activities across Perth

Nature Play WA has compiled a free interactive map, to help carers find the best screen-free activities this school holidays!

map of Perth with certain parks and activities highlighted in boxes

Duration: 7 minutes 4 seconds

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Play and Learningwith Amber Cunningham

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Why is there a massive camera in this tiny outback town?

Charles "Chic" Wadley runs what's believed to be the largest private film camera collection in the southern hemisphere, from an old petrol station in the WA town Meckering, at 4,000 strong.

Source: ABC News

A US bone marrow donor is reunited with the Perth man she saved.

Six years ago, when Perth father-of-three Gennaro Rapinese was battling acute myeloid leukaemia, he needed a miracle – a donor match that would allow him to live.

Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC News

WA Premier Roger Cook says he has "industrial fomo"

WA Premier Roger Cook says he has "industrial fomo" and wants to take every opportunity to bring big projects to his state.

Roger Cook in a suit speaking into a microphone.

Duration: 1 minute

Source: ABC News

Aerial footage shows inmates on the roof on Banksia Hill Detention Centre

Aerial footage shows inmates on the roof on Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Perth on Monday afternoon.

Four detainees with blurred faces on the roof of Banksia Hill Detention Centre filmed from a helicopter.

Duration: 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Perth queer nightclub celebrates 50 years of dancing and difference

Founded in 1975, when homosexuality was still illegal in Western Australia, Connections nightclub has seen waves of social change and kept the party going.

A man smiling and pointing his fingers and arms ahead of him with swirls of light around him.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: LGBTQIA+by Emma Wynne

ABC Radio stations in Perth to move to FM in 2026

Almost 102 years after ABC radio first hit the airwaves, Perth listeners will experience a major improvement in audio quality when the network's three AM stations move to FM in 2026.

Basil Zempilas folds his arms as he sits at a table during a live radio debate with John Carey and Nadia Mitsopoulos.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: ABCby Emma Wynne

'Discussions continue' on managing traffic ahead of Fremantle bridge closure

The WA government could consider limiting truck movements across the Stirling Bridge at peak hour to limit traffic congestion when the Fremantle Traffic Bridge closes, the deputy premier says.

An aerial view of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge showing works being done.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Roadsby Nicolas Perpitch, Gian De Poloni and Gary Adshead

Perth lord mayor backs down from workplace culture review amid public backlash

Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has backed down from his controversial plan to hold an independent Workplace Culture Review, citing "competing legal commentary, public dispute and media noise", but maintains his concerns were valid.

A wide shot of Council House with Andrew Hammond standing in the distance with his back to the camera.

Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Local Governmentby Emma Wynne

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ABC Radio Perth to move to FM in 2026

Perth listeners will experience a major improvement in audio quality.

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Published: 12 Dec 2025Fri 12 Dec 2025 at 4:14amSource: ABC Radio PerthTopic: ABC

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Published: 13 Mar 2023Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 5:27amSource: ABC PERTH

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Preparing for disasters - do you know your Emergency ABCs?

No one has time for emergencies…. But they're going to happen anyway this summer wherever you are.

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Published: 17 Dec 2025Wed 17 Dec 2025 at 5:08amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Landmark Italian league game in Perth cancelled over 'unacceptable demands'

A historic Serie A soccer clash between AC Milan and Como at Perth Stadium in February is called off, with sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation blamed for making it "impossible".

A footballer waves his hand in the air while on the field, wearing a red and black striped jersey.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Soccer

Re-Spin: Mark Schwarzer on Australian football's past glories and future challenges

The Socceroos' 2005 World Cup qualifier win over Uruguay is arguably Australia's greatest sports moment. Mark Schwarzer was at the centre of it and has just been named to Sports Australia's Hall of Fame.

Mark Schwarzer lifts his arms in the air wearing a grey goalkeeper's outfit with several Australian soccer players behind.

Duration: 14 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Re-Spin: how Dyson Daniels quit 'fitting in' to reach new heights

In 2024, young Australian Dyson Daniels was in the second year of his NBA career and struggling to make a mark. He had a nagging sense he wasn't quite being true to himself. A trade from New Orleans to Atlanta has coincided with a meteoric rise.

Dyson Daniels playing for Atlanta Hawks.

Duration: 13 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Re-Spin: Molly Picklum is a champion to behold

In this interview from the archives, Molly Picklum calls in from Fiji to talk about partying in a wetsuit, the big names who reached out to congratulate her, how she steeled herself after an early stumble in the final, how she wants to dominate the…

Duration: 11 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

WA News

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

Several bushfires burning north and south of Perth have caused major power blackouts, including the entire town of Margaret River.

Duration: 10 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Bridget McArthur, Madigan Landry and Gian De Poloni

Man dies after Christmas Eve stabbing near Perth shopping complex

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the fatal stabbing of a man near a shopping complex in Perth's southern suburbs late on Christmas Eve.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Rebecca Trigger

As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film?

As film photography surges in popularity among younger generations, technicians who repair analogue cameras are retiring, raising concerns it will become a dying art.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Kenith Png

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Gian De Poloni, Scout Wallen, Rebecca Trigger and Kelsey Reid

National News

King pays homage to acts of 'spontaneous bravery' in Christmas message

King Charles III pays homage to those who confronted terror at the Bondi Beach massacre, acknowledging their "spontaneous acts of bravery" in his annual Christmas message.

Britain's King Charles III during the recording of his Christmas message

Published: 1h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 3:02pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

Pope Leo asks people to think about Gaza during Christmas Day speech

During his Urbi et Orbi (city and world) speech on Christmas Day, Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to all wars and for people to think about the conditions in Gaza.

Pope Leo stands on a balcony flanked by two cardinals.

Published: 2h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 1:06pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Christmas

Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

Storms hit south-east Queensland on Christmas Day afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

Duration: 14 seconds

Published: 7h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 8:51amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Construction (Assembling)by Lottie Twyford

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

Several bushfires burning north and south of Perth have caused major power blackouts, including the entire town of Margaret River.

Duration: 10 seconds

Published: 5h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 10:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Bridget McArthur, Madigan Landry and Gian De Poloni

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Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

Man dies after Christmas Eve stabbing near Perth shopping complex

As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film?

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

Christmas Day cyclone greets remote Australian islands

Festive 'Friendsmas' celebrations combat loneliness, social isolation

Perth man pledged support for Bondi shooters hours after attack, court hears

Haul Away: A conversion to Sea Shanties

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All I want for Christmas is... early-bird Roots & Shoots!

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Why is there a massive camera in this tiny outback town?

A US bone marrow donor is reunited with the Perth man she saved.

WA Premier Roger Cook says he has "industrial fomo"

Aerial footage shows inmates on the roof on Banksia Hill Detention Centre

Perth queer nightclub celebrates 50 years of dancing and difference

ABC Radio stations in Perth to move to FM in 2026

'Discussions continue' on managing traffic ahead of Fremantle bridge closure

Perth lord mayor backs down from workplace culture review amid public backlash

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Preparing for disasters - do you know your Emergency ABCs?

Landmark Italian league game in Perth cancelled over 'unacceptable demands'

Re-Spin: Mark Schwarzer on Australian football's past glories and future challenges

Re-Spin: how Dyson Daniels quit 'fitting in' to reach new heights

Re-Spin: Molly Picklum is a champion to behold

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

Man dies after Christmas Eve stabbing near Perth shopping complex

As old-school camera repairers retire, what's the future of film?

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

King pays homage to acts of 'spontaneous bravery' in Christmas message

Pope Leo asks people to think about Gaza during Christmas Day speech

Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

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