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9 News
03-06-2025
- Climate
- 9 News
Western Australia Day celebrations a hit despite rain
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Minimum wage increase announced by Fair Work Commission For the third consecutive year, Western Australia Day celebrations have been impacted by persistent rainfall. Despite the inclement weather, significant numbers of people participated in various events across the state, from festivities in Fremantle to a rally at Parliament House and Western Australian Football League derbies. Celebrations kicked off in Fremantle, offering a diverse range of activities including face painting, dance performances, and cultural displays. For the third consecutive year, Western Australia Day celebrations have been impacted by persistent rainfall. (Nine) "Of course we're having fun because it's WA Day," one reveller said. "We come out, even though it's raining we're having fun." Organisers estimated about 10,000 people attended the Fremantle celebrations, demonstrating resilience in the face of adverse weather. Simultaneously, two WAFL derbies proceeded, including Fremantle vs East Fremantle, attracting supporters undeterred by the rain. "We're standing in the rain here, and we're going to give all our money to East Fremantle today, but we love 'em," one supporter at the WAFL derby said. In Perth, hundreds rallied in the rain at Parliament House to raise awareness regarding the destruction of Western Australia's jarrah forests, which serve as a habitat for the endangered black cockatoo. "One of the most precious things that we have, that is so Western Australian: tall jarrah forests," a speaker at the rally told the crowd. "They are nowhere else in the world." This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress . Western Australia national Australia Perth 9ExPress CONTACT US
West Australian
18-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
East Fremantle star Milan Murdock puts hand up for AFL mid-season draft with another Simpson Medal
East Fremantle star Milan Murdock puts hand up for AFL mid-season draft with another Simpson Medal
West Australian
28-04-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Harvey's Cam Wellington is the 2025 under 18 boys State singles, doubles and triples lawn bowls champion
Harvey's Cam Wellington has bowled over the competition in his final bout at the under 18 State lawn bowls championships. The bowls talent managed to take away gold at the under 18 boys bowls State championships earlier this month in the singles, triples and pairs competitions. With an unstoppable performance, Cam ploughed through all of this year's competition undefeated, demonstrating his five years of expertise at the sport. 'It was pretty breathtaking really,' he said. 'It doesn't feel real to win one, let alone to win all three.' Cam competed against 30 other juniors from across the State. Coming out on top at in the singles completion saw Cam surpass East Fremantle's Elijah Blackward, who came second, and Waroona's Matthew Larkman and Coorow's Harper Wass who both tied for third. Turning 18 later this year, this was Cam's final attempt at the under 18s championship, though he said he was not nervous when he hit the green. 'There was a little bit more pressure, this being my last year to win something, but I had a good routine for the whole four days,' he said. 'I'd be up at six o'clock every morning and go for a swim, and then I'd be at the club first. 'I'd go out, inspect the green, polish my bowls, look at the wind and stretch.' It was his extra preparation which earned Cam the top spot in the competition, something he will continue to do as his bowling career progresses. 'Next is the open competition, and hopefully I can make my way from the bottom back to the top,' he said. Though Cam has significant experience competing in the Australian Open, his next entry into the competition will be the first time in the over 18s competition with the ultimate goal of playing for the Australian bowling team. 'I'll just have to work even harder than what I have been,' he said.
