For viewers who regularly watch the evening news, this is perhaps a familiar scene: a political figure at a media conference. Reporters and photographers are preparing for Western Australian Premier Roger Cook and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti's campaign announcement regarding the electric bus transition plan.
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03-03, 2025The March 8th election is undoubtedly an uphill battle for Liberal leader Libby Mettam, whose party lost its opposition status in the last election. Nevertheless, she maintains a smile while touring various electorates, hoping to regain lost ground, including the Kalamunda electorate where she spoke with members of the Parkerville Bushfire Brigade.
At dawn, Premier Roger Cook prepares for a busy campaign day with a morning run in Kwinana. Political reporter Keane Bourke is behind the camera, hoping to gain insight into the direction of the election day and the "bold move" that led to Cook becoming Premier. In addition, another lesser-known political opponent for Labor is Shane Love, the opposition leader representing the Western Australian National Party. Mr. Love is in his car in Mullewa, located in the vast Moore electorate north of Perth, which will be replaced by the new Mid-West electorate.
The housing crisis is a significant issue influencing voters. A mother in Western Australia is facing a stark reality. Ms. Mitchell-Bathgate, formerly a shift worker with stable housing, is now homeless and currently resides at Perth Children's Hospital with her 15-year-old son, who suffers from stage five kidney failure.
In early February, a water bomber helicopter worked hard to extinguish a fire threatening homes in the southeastern Perth suburbs of Langford and Beckenham. Nearby residents were "shocked" by the fire, but fortunately, the fire was extinguished without causing significant damage. In southern Western Australia, the secretary of the Country Women's Association (CWA) in Denmark stands smiling next to one-year-old Pearl Finigan, as part of the monthly "Grandma Next Door" group. Pearl's mother, Megan Sutton, founded the group after her own grandmother passed away, aiming to bring joy and social interaction to people.
Gooniyandi man Mervyn Street stands in front of his exhibition at the Fremantle Arts Centre, showcasing paintings that reflect his life experiences, depicting his time working on pastoral stations and the theft of his and his parents' wages. The Western Australian government agreed last year to pay up to AUD 180 million in compensation to eligible Aboriginal workers and their spouses and children.
Eleanor Beidatsch was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy in the 1990s, which made her academic journey challenging, as she required a scribe to write for her. Today, Ms. Beidatsch is a journalist and a Master of Science student in paleontology, utilizing new technologies such as a head-controlled mouse and AI-powered text-to-speech software to complete her work.
Residents of Port Hedland are cleaning up after Tropical Cyclone Zelia, which uprooted trees and caused flooding. Zelia also caused further damage in Karlindi Station and Marble Bar, and led to the evacuation of the remote Aboriginal communities of Warralong and Gudarrinya. A microburst (which the Bureau of Meteorology says was not a tornado) in the Perth Hills left 7,000 homes without power, and a local resident said her husband was "blown about 10 meters by the wind." Bethany Poletti, a resident of Gidgegannup, said it was fortunate that no one died.
Salama is a touring dance troupe that performs Maloya-style dance – a form of music and dance developed by slaves brought to Réunion Island in the 17th century. The troupe recently toured Harvey, bringing what is described as "music of freedom and rebellion," according to dancer Muriel Hillion.
After four anti-Semitic graffiti incidents over a weekend, Rabbi Daniel Liberman publicly condemned the "culture of vilification" that often goes unchallenged in society. The graffiti included Nazi swastikas and the words "F*** the Jews" spray-painted on a house in Dalkeith.
