Wotif has released its picks for Aussie Town of the Year for 2021, and one of our favourite West-Aussie getaways has made the list. Wotif travel expert, Chris McMillan, told Tod what they look for in a great town. We spoke to Matthew Niikkulas, Exmouth Shire President, about what makes his town so great.


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Meet Britain’s unlikely Emu King
A 23-year-old apprentice mechanic has become an unlikely wildlife warrior after tackling a rogue emu running down the highway in Southern Britain. We’re speaking to the Emu King himself, Dave Lee, about what has got to be the strangest day of his life.
Looking to donate to fire-affected West Aussies?
Many people have asked how to donate to victims of the Wooroloo fires, so we’re speaking to Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas about the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund, the state emergency fund for those suffering the effects of natural disasters. It’s been activated due to the current emergency and is taking donations. For more information […]
Music legend Dave Warner on The Nightshift
We’re talking to good Suburban boy Dave Warner!
Lifeline WA steps in with bushfire helpline
While Perth’s bushfires are devastating homes, Lifeline WA has stepped up to offer specialist help to those affected through a dedicated bushfire recovery phone line. Lifeline WA CEO Lorna MacGregor spoke to Tod about the kind of impact an event like this can have on people. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Bushfire support line: 13HELP […]
A 23-year-old apprentice mechanic has become an unlikely wildlife warrior after tackling a rogue emu running down the highway in Southern Britain. We’re speaking to the Emu King himself, Dave Lee, about what has got to be the strangest day of his life.
Looking to donate to fire-affected West Aussies?
Many people have asked how to donate to victims of the Wooroloo fires, so we’re speaking to Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas about the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund, the state emergency fund for those suffering the effects of natural disasters. It’s been activated due to the current emergency and is taking donations. For more information […]
Music legend Dave Warner on The Nightshift
We’re talking to good Suburban boy Dave Warner!
Lifeline WA steps in with bushfire helpline
While Perth’s bushfires are devastating homes, Lifeline WA has stepped up to offer specialist help to those affected through a dedicated bushfire recovery phone line. Lifeline WA CEO Lorna MacGregor spoke to Tod about the kind of impact an event like this can have on people. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Bushfire support line: 13HELP […]
How will Covid-19 change us?
New research shows that while global consumption and people’s interconnectedness may have created conditions for pandemics to thrive, we’ll need to change policy, behaviour, and the way we live. Dr Kirsten Martinus, from UWA’s Department of Geography and Planning, spoke to Tod on The Nightshift
Wotif has released its picks for Aussie Town of the Year for 2021, and one of our favourite West-Aussie getaways has made the list. Wotif travel expert, Chris McMillan, told Tod what they look for in a great town. We spoke to Matthew Niikkulas, Exmouth Shire President, about what makes his town so great.
Meet Britain’s unlikely Emu King
A 23-year-old apprentice mechanic has become an unlikely wildlife warrior after tackling a rogue emu running down the highway in Southern Britain. We’re speaking to the Emu King himself, Dave Lee, about what has got to be the strangest day of his life.
Looking to donate to fire-affected West Aussies?
Many people have asked how to donate to victims of the Wooroloo fires, so we’re speaking to Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas about the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund, the state emergency fund for those suffering the effects of natural disasters. It’s been activated due to the current emergency and is taking donations. For more information […]
Music legend Dave Warner on The Nightshift
We’re talking to good Suburban boy Dave Warner!
Lifeline WA steps in with bushfire helpline
While Perth’s bushfires are devastating homes, Lifeline WA has stepped up to offer specialist help to those affected through a dedicated bushfire recovery phone line. Lifeline WA CEO Lorna MacGregor spoke to Tod about the kind of impact an event like this can have on people. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Bushfire support line: 13HELP […]
A 23-year-old apprentice mechanic has become an unlikely wildlife warrior after tackling a rogue emu running down the highway in Southern Britain. We’re speaking to the Emu King himself, Dave Lee, about what has got to be the strangest day of his life.