Sea creatures, strange finds and physical feats feature in WA photo wrap
Western Australia's April photo highlights featured Anzac Day commemorations, protests against gas operations, and scientific efforts to restore coral reefs. Incidents involving AI-issued fines, a police conduct investigation, and a controversial dawn service disruption were also captured. The images reflect a mix of environmental, social, and cultural moments across the state.
- ▪An inflatable whale was displayed outside Crown Perth during a protest against Woodside's gas operations.
- ▪Scientists in Exmouth are conducting heat-stress tests on lab-grown corals to restore Ningaloo Reef.
- ▪Anzac Day dawn services in WA were marked by cold weather and controversy after a Welcome to Country was booed in Perth.
- ▪A 13-year-old girl alleged excessive force by an off-duty police officer on a Perth train, prompting a WA Police investigation.
- ▪Disability support worker Elli Figomnari successfully had some AI-issued fines withdrawn after appeals.
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Thu, 23 Apr60126→Fri, 24 Apr72126→Sat, 25 Apr11263→Sat, 25 Apr60137→Sat, 25 Apr9565→Sat, 25 Apr10389→Sun, 26 Apr14342→Sun, 26 Apr12775→Sun, 26 Apr10598→Thu, 30 Apr9393→Fri, 1 May19:30--→Fri, 1 May20:10--→Sat, 2 May12:35--→Sat, 2 May16:15--→Sat, 2 May16:35--→Sat, 2 May19:35--→Sun, 3 May15:15--→Sun, 3 May19:20--→ AFL Score Centre Sea creatures, Anzac Day and AI camera woes feature in top WA photo picks for AprilKBy Kenith PngTopic:Photography19m ago19 minutes agoThu 30 Apr 2026 at 10:16pmTens of thousands gathered across the state to commemorate Anzac Day, including in Geraldton.
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