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WA city hopes AI and birth control will curb its pigeon problem

Geraldton's growing pigeon population, fuelled by bumper crops and spilled grain along roads, is raising concerns for households and businesses.
A close up of a pigeon on a gravel road.
Duration: 2 minutes 28 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Animal Behaviourby Chris Lewis

Picking up the guitar changes Indigenous man's life after losing sight at 27

After losing his vision to an inherited degenerative eye disease, the father of five spiralled into a depression he only felt strong enough to face when he picked up a guitar.
Man on stage behind a microphone with guitar.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: People With Disabilityby Eliza Bidstrup

Family of woman allegedly murdered by son says 'justice system failed her every time'

The family of a mother allegedly murdered by her son in Geraldton say she repeatedly asked for help but was ultimately failed by the system.
A man and woman sit next to each other looking very serious.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violenceby Tabarak Al Jrood

Remote oyster farm creating a 'unique flavour' and creating a new industry in WA's Midwest

The first commercial batch of rock oysters grown in pristine waters off the Abrolhos Islands in WA have been harvested, with plans to eventually supply four million into the domestic market each year.
Oysters on salt

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Lucinda Jose

Mother pleads guilty over crash that caused death of seven-year-old twin daughters

Rachel Van Oyen was emotional as she pleaded guilty to two counts of careless driving causing death over the February crash.
An old brick court building.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Courtsby Eliza Bidstrup

Some of the top photos taken across WA in the last month of spring

November marked a month where multiple bushfires razed parts of WA while elsewhere, our photographers and reporters shared stories of political drama, uncertainty, and trailblazing success.
The sun glows red, low in the cloudy sky over the ocean, with the silhouettes of people watching from the beach.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Photographyby Kenith Png

Authorities hail 'fantastic team effort' after 'enormous' area burned in Cervantes bushfire

As wildlife rescuers wait for the all clear to enter the Cervantes fireground, authorities warn there is "still a bit of work ahead" to make sure the area is safe. 
A burned out area of bush.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Courtney Withers Courtney Withers and Greig Johnston

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Curbing the Pigeon Population

Geraldton's growing pigeon population, fuelled by two bumper grain seasons and spilled grain along roads, is raising concerns. To tackle the issue, the shire is using OvoControl, a pigeon birth control, dispensed through feeder stations.
Duration: 2 minutes 28 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hope worst of threat has passed from bushfire emergency near Cervantes, Wedge Island north of Perth

Authorities are growing in confidence that they are starting to gain the upper hand on a huge bushfire that has been threatening a string of coastal communities north of Perth.
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

Children going hungry, missing school amid Australia's 'perfect storm' cost-of-living crisis

Researchers and frontline charities are seeing a growing number of Australian children going hungry and missing school, as the twin pressures of a cost-of-living crisis and housing shortages push families to the brink.
Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ABC News

Smoke looming from Cervantes, WA

Smoke looming from Cervantes, WA.
Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

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