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Stranded WA whales euthanised in ‘difficult decision’

Wildlife experts have had to euthanise the remainder of a pod of whales that began beaching themselves on a remote West Australian beach earlier this week.

News

There’s a new stink bug in town, and he’s hella horny

New to science, this stink bug is the size of a pea and has huge curved horns and bright yellow tusks.

History & Culture

Australia’s native Christmas tree is a gift that keeps on giving

Australia is home to the world’s largest parasitic plant, a mighty mistletoe that blooms every December. It’s known as WA’s Christmas tree.

History & Culture

Meet the desert vet who befriended Red Dog, WA’s most famous canine

The story of Red Dog captured the hearts of a generation when it first came to light, but few people knew how much he owed his survival to country vet Rick Fenny.

News

WA scientists help to find ‘deepest fish ever caught’

An expedition to the depths of the ocean has led Western Australian scientists to help reel in a fish from a record-breaking depth of more than 8000 metres.

History & Culture

Questions raised about Western Australia as site of oldest signs of life

A new look at the oldest-known evidence of life, which is said to be in Western Australia, suggests the evidence might not be what it’s thought to have been.

Travel

Explore wild Western Australia

From the luminous blues of the sea and sky to the rusty red earth and the emerald hues of ancient rainforests, Western Australia’s dramatic landscape is a dazzling canvas of colour that spans a third of the continent. From the serene to the surreal, its diversity of landscape and ancient culture lures visitors in search of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.