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Tim Franklin, a 40-year-old former lawyer sometimes referred to as Australia's Forrest Gump, has just celebrated his 20,000-kilometre milestone in Western Australia, as he nears the end of a life-changing around-the-world run.

Groovin the Moo's cancellation is just the latest blow to an industry facing a perfect storm of struggles. What can be done to save festivals like it?

With more than 450 domestic violence cases reported to police in one month, Kimberley residents are calling for change.

The WA government once offered train holidays around the state with sleeping cars, on-board dining, and a chance to see the sights on 'reso tours'.

Groovin the Moo is a key event on Bunbury's social calendar, but the announcement that this year's event will be cancelled has disappointed local music fans and businesses alike.

Algal blooms harmful to humans and fish could be a thing of the past thanks to the development of a new clay modified to target the algae's food source.

As traffic once again came to a standstill on the major highway between Perth and Margaret River today, Western Australia's transport minister promised the end was in sight for chronic congestion on the region's major roads.

Animal experts are concerned rising temperatures will have a dire impact on Australian wildlife. But there's something simple you can do to help at home.  

The WA Fishing Industry Council says it's been blindsided by the state government's decision to increase the recreational catch limit of demersal fish at the expense of the commercial sector. 

When Mia Davis and her partner took their dog Barra to the vet they didn't realise the 7-year-old staffy had been poisoned and wouldn't make the trip home.

Barley exports to China are booming after tariffs were lifted in August, but are Australian farmers just repeating the same mistake?

Nickel prices have plummeted in recent months due to a glut in the market, but some analysts say it's part of the "boom and bust" nature of the industry.

Attending to your superannuation, insurances and will is a bit like going to the dentist. Doing it regularly and consistently helps to avoid a painful outcome. 

Sailor Ralph Bender was forced to sail dangerous parts of the Southern and Indian Oceans with a broken sail, eventually finding shelter in WA's South West.

The last place Ralph Bender expected to wind up was southern Western Australia missing part of his hand.

Music manager Nathan Farrell says performing outside of the big cities is essential to building up a "truly national presence" but some artists are struggling to go the distance. 

Look back on the month that was in this series of fascinating photos from ABC journalists and contributors across Western Australia. 

Up to 20 per cent of trees at Perth's Hyde Park need to be removed due to an insect infestation affecting more than 80 suburbs in the city. 

More families in Nannup, WA are choosing to send their children to schools 60 kilometres away from the local public option as dozens of parent complaints are revealed.

It is the latest in a run of negative news for the critical minerals sector in Western Australia as an analysts warns reduced production at the lithium mine is a bad sign for smaller producers.

The Jehovah's Witnesses are still dealing with child sexual abuse with their own internal investigations and not reporting all cases to police following the royal commission. 

A forfeited Lexus is turned into a roving anti-speeding advertisement to encourage drivers to slow down, as WA's South West region records the worst regional road toll in the state.

On a trip to the West Australian town of Boyup Brook, musician John Matthews was searching for a guitar, but found much more.

An expert says people born overseas are more likely to see the benefits of living in regional Australia, as ABS data shows the changing demographics.

Noongar man Troy Bennell knows the path to reconciliation is not smooth, but he has generations of footsteps to follow, with his Nana and Dad among those taking big strides in the regional WA town of Bunbury.