Western Australia
Queensland’s Stolen $50k Meteorite Is Still Missing
The manager of the museum it was snatched from says she's sure the rare rock is in the hands of a meteorite fanatic, and she's losing hope of getting it back.
Uranium Minefield: Middle Men Are Bleeding Aboriginal Land Dry
The Australian Government has approved a new uranium mine on Indigenous land, despite ongoing investigations of corruption. While millions are being made in mining profits, some Indigenous landowners still live in poverty.
Remote Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia Are Facing Closure
"What the rest of the country takes for granted, we're fighting for now."
Delicious and Nutritious Feral Camels Are Destroying Western Australia
As the bush dries up, migrating camels in search of water are leaving a trail of destruction across the state.
Australia Is Cracking Down on Assholes Who Hurt Quokkas, the Cutest Animals in the World
People who harm the adorable but endangered marsupial could now face fines of $300,000.
Why Are Indigenous Australian Kids Doing Time in Adult Prisons?
A Freedom of Information Report revealed that in Western Australia, children as young as 12 are being held in adult prison cells.
Western Australia’s New Sentencing Laws May Increase Indigenous Incarceration Rates
Experts say a proposed bill on mandatory sentencing will target young Indigenous Australians.
Australia May Stop Providing Water and Power to Remote Aboriginal Communities
The Australian government says it can no longer afford to provide basic services to many remote communities, meaning some residents could be forced to relocate.
What We Learned About Australians By Looking At Their Weird Google Searches
The bad news is this country is fucked. The good news is all the stereotypes you hang your whole sense of humour on are pretty much true.
If at First You Don’t Secede: The Push for Westralia
As Scotland votes on independence, an unlikely coalition of billionaire miners and xenophobic libertarians want Western Australia to follow suit.
Aboriginal Australians Are Still Dying in Police Custody
A 22-year-old Aboriginal woman was arrested for unpaid fines. After three days in police lockup, she was dead. How far has Australia come in 30 years?
Western Australia Shark Cull Halted as Environmental Regulator Steps In
The program had drawn criticism from activists, politicians and celebrities around the world.