What's in the News?

• Professor warns of carbon farming risk in 'unlikely' success areas

  A carbon farming project developer is looking to sign up growers in WA's Mid West Wheatbelt region to $15,000-a-year contracts, leading one expert to ring alarm bells. 2025-04-30 23:57:18

• The wildcard seats to keep an eye on this election

  A former journalist, a comedian and the man who used to be a Nationals pick — here are the candidates and seats that may land a surprise this Saturday.  2025-04-30 23:47:51

• Report into Lynas water deal finds no City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder misconduct

  Mayor Glenn Wilson has defended the decision to not publicly release an independent review of the council's water supply contract with Lynas Rare Earths, saying it could risk potential legal claims worth millions.  2025-04-30 23:00:28

• Rescuers fed up with tourists risking lives for selfies at coastal cliff

  Authorities say visitors are putting their lives in danger by going beyond the safety barriers to take photos at the Gap, a popular tourist site near Albany in WA.  2025-04-30 21:59:40

• From punches to political pageantry: Our best WA photos from April

  These are the Perth newsroom's top picks for photography across April, including art therapy, moments on the campaign trail and a peek behind the scenes at a visit from ABC's national breakfast TV program. 2025-04-30 21:33:10