 86 homes were destroyed and almost 11 thousand hectares were burnt by the Wooroloo bushfire in Perth’s North East last week. Nadia Mitsopoulos on Mornings will be broadcasting live from the Percy Cullen Oval bushfire recovery centre from 8.30am on Tuesday. Tune in to hear local stories and all the information you need to know as the community starts the recovery process |
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 ABC Radio Perth are supporting the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund to help support victims of the Wooroloo and Hills bushfires. All funds raised go directly to those in need. |
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 "It was really eerie". After days of panic, worry and uncertainty, Jessica Blackwell returned to her home north-east of Perth only to find its charred remains. |
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 We want to celebrate the power, strength and diversity of our local communities and to recognise those volunteers who making a real difference as part of our ABC Radio Spirit of Volunteering Award. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to life in Western Australia, we want to hear from you. |
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 Toby Morell is committed to making Quinn's Rocks Junior Cricket Club as inclusive as possible, and last year his efforts didn't go unnoticed when he was nominated for 2019 WA Volunteer of the Year Award. ABC Perth Breakfast Presenter, Russell Woolf spoke with the Director of Coaching at the Junior Cricket Club, to hear how this local club is changing cricket to be a sport for everyone. |
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 For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic started, West Australians began wearing masks as part of the Government’s mandatory lockdown measures. But if you wear glasses, the fog caused by mask wearing came as an unwelcome surprise. Thankfully our Melbourne comrades had some excellent tips on mask wearing. Stay up-to-date with all the latest WA COVID news on the ABC Perth Facebook page. |
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 With Perth emerging from lockdown, one of the first festivals to take place in Perth will be the 10th annual Perth Chinese New Year Festival on Sunday 14th February. This multicultural extravaganza includes a parade, stalls, cultural activities, lion and dragon dancing, multicultural concert, games and rides. ABC Radio Perth will be there from 12 noon. |
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 In the lead up to the Western Australian state election, join Kate Leaver and Eliza Laschon for their political podcast that will help you decipher the promises, the parties and the polls. They'll bring you the big announcements, the quirky campaign moments and break down the big issues you care about. The first episode of Matters of State starts this Sunday. |
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