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The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.
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UWA student makes history with NASA internship, sets sights on helping humanity with space science
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (583+ words) Growing up in the Kimberley and Goldfields, Alaxandrea O’Brien dreamed of one day making scientific discoveries to benefit humanity. A lofty ambition for anyone, but the sky’s the limit for this proud Dulgubarra-Mamu and Jirrbal woman after becoming the first…...
Esperance salt lakes help scientists search for life on Mars
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (289+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Salt lakes near Esperance are helping astro-scientists in their search for life on Mars…...
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (238+ words) A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket has dramatically exploded on the launch pad during a test, in a setback for Jeff Bezos' space venture as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk's SpaceX. Video posted by NASASpaceflight, a…...
Astronaut trailblazer says WA needs to dream bigger
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (49+ words) Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg, says WA should stop settling for the ‘punching above our weight’ mantra and instead step into a higher weight division. Katherine Bennell-Pegg: Astronaut trailblazer says WA needs to dream bigger...
Overlooked to undeniable: How Artemis became No.1 prospect
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (59+ words) After being the hard-luck story of Western Australia’s 2024 draft class, Jaxon Artemis has used a stint with Tasmania to catapult himself into No.1 pick contention for the upcoming mid-season draft. New true crime podcast dives into cop drama behind $1b sting…...
Big, dark skies bring a depth of thought & memory
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (28+ words) The West Australian Big, dark skies in far north of England bring a depth of thought & memory...
Stargazers jump at chance to shoot once-in-a-lifetime comet
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (43+ words) Comet C2025-R3 PanSTARRS was visible over the South West sky last week, with several photographers flocking south for a chance to snap the celestial visitor Stargazers flock to Lake Clifton to for a chance to shoot a once-in-a-lifetime comet...
Rare comet to pass through WA skies this week
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (351+ words) A rare comet has appeared in WA skies, giving locals an opportunity to witness a piece of space history this week. Comet C2025-R3 PanSTARRS was first discovered in Hawaiian skies back in September, when the celestial body was navigating the northern…...
Have you spotted this on your lemon tree?
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (253+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Every Saturday inside The West Australian Sabrina Hahn sets out to help gardeners with…...