Tropical Cyclone Mitchell approaches Exmouth and Western Australia’s Ningaloo coast

Tropical Cyclone Mitchell is bringing destructive winds and heavy rain to Exmouth, one of Australia’s best-known tourist towns. As of 10pm Sunday (WST) the category 2 cyclone was sitting 45 kilometres northwest of Exmouth, 1250 kilometres north of Perth. The Bureau of Meterology (BOM) predicts the potentially destructive system to maintain its strength as it … Read more

Family from Netherlands calls for change after 27yo dies of suspected heatstroke in remote WA

A family received devastating news via telephone about their loved one working in remote Western Australia. “I really couldn’t believe it,” Brandon De Wildt said. “Because it’s so sudden, I thought it was a really sick joke.” Mr De Wildt’s sister, Tiffani Phelps De Wildt, had moved to Western Australia from the Netherlands six years … Read more