Andrew Chounding

ABC Great Southern Rural and Resources Reporter via ABC Kalgoorlie. [email protected]

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The Katanning hostel where serial paedophile Dennis McKenna sexually abused boys for decades is set to be demolished, after years of advocacy from survivors.

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More on Ambrosia Wind Farm proposed in Shire of West Arthur, southern Western Australia on #Countryhour

I spoke to @AndrewChounding about the wind farm that will effectively replace retiring Muja coal plant and also complement the Collie big battery
More:
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Plans for WA's largest ever wind farm have been unveiled, with the 100 turbine facility set to be built southwest of Collie.

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"My reaction was a great deal of stress to be quite honest."

Opinions split after WA grain body wins international change to aerial spraying rules.

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In addition to cracking the $100,000 mark in donations back to the community, Hopetoun's Men's Shed has taken the unique step of establishing a library of medical equipment for locals to use.

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Over 300 @WAFarmers descended on Yornup, 270 kilometres south of Perth for what industry leaders have described as a crisis meeting.

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A State Government-backed taskforce will assess access to feed and water with WA farmers reporting rising costs amid prolonged drought conditions.

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A sign labelled "Hometown not tourist town" was installed in the WA town of Denmark, drawing national attention. The group behind the sign say they are protesting against the "unsustainable" growth of tourism in the town. @JamieThannoo @abcnews

https://t.co/MtAAnLzTYG

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Farmers in the WA grain belt are meeting up each week to manage the stress of life on the land.

The weather is warm, the sky is golden, and the boys are keen for a kick — even if the accuracy is wanting.

https://t.co/yMFsk2DmDX

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Locals respond after a fire sparked by machinery tore through hay at a feed mill near Williams, about 170km south-east of Perth.

“The support is unbelievable and the local fire brigade has done an extremely good job, and they're still here now."

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[Andrew Chounding @AndrewChounding]

Paying too much cheddar for your cheddar? More people are turning to speciality and artisanal cheeses as the cost of a bock hits a two-year high.

https://t.co/W16o58Owd0

[Sam Tomlin @SamTomlin539]

"You've gotta give yourself a haircut, you don't want anyone stitching you up."

Competitive wool judging proving a unique hobby and career pathway for country kids.

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[Andrew Chounding @AndrewChounding]

These goats were destined for the slaughterhouse, now their wool is being worn by European fashionistas.

https://t.co/7U2NHjJ1vm

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Who wore it better?

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@NickKLClark Clearly not a Neighbours fan!

[Gillian Fennell @stationmum101]

Anyone know this bloke?

[Andrew Chounding @AndrewChounding]

The town of Hyden, 330 kilometres east of Perth has an average March rainfall of 23 millimetres, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, but those figures were eclipsed after its rain gauge recorded 118mm from Saturday to Monday.

https://t.co/B6YWlhshav

[Andrew Chounding @AndrewChounding]

Feral foxes are being culled at record rates across the country as more farmers move to protect their flocks, but the carcasses are also offering scientists a new way to monitor endangered marsupials.
@NSPNR1 @abcnews

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The resurgence comes as the @CWAofWA celebrates 100.

"I think it was like a model that we can employ in other places and think it's about communicating to younger people that we are still relevant for them."

https://t.co/EbtBX3ff0S

[Andrew Chounding @AndrewChounding]

@CWAofWA celebrates 100 years as Darkan's Young Community Citizen of the Year saves her town's branch.

"I think it's a model we can employ in other places and I think it's about communicating to younger people that we are still relevant for them."

https://t.co/EbtBX3ff0S