After being missing for 12 days in Western Australia’s outback, German backpacker Carolina Wilga has been found alive. She was last seen on June 29th in Beacon, WA, before her abandoned vehicle was discovered in a nature reserve. Authorities conducted an extensive search, and a member of the public found her walking near Karroun Hill Nature Reserve. Wilga was airlifted to a Perth hospital for medical attention and was described as being in a fragile condition, having endured a traumatic experience in the harsh environment.
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Unprecedented marine heatwaves, beginning in August 2024, have caused widespread coral bleaching and death across Western Australia’s reefs, from Ningaloo to the Rowley Shoals. Scientists report this as the worst bleaching event in the state’s history, with vast areas of once-vibrant coral now dead and covered in algae. While some coral may recover, the scale of mortality is devastating, impacting crucial ecosystems and fisheries. This event highlights the accelerating effects of climate change on marine environments, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels across multiple reef systems simultaneously.
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Western Australian Premier Roger Cook apologized for calling US Vice President JD Vance a “knob” at a pre-election event. Cook, facing reelection this Saturday, later stated the comment was meant lightheartedly, though he acknowledged it may have caused offense. His remark comes amid significant US-Australia collaboration on the Aukus agreement, which will bring substantial investment to Western Australia. Despite criticism from other politicians, Cook downplayed the potential impact on the Aukus deal, asserting it wouldn’t affect US-Australia relations.
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