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Western Australia's pearl industry
The clean, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, just off Australia's Kimberly Coast, have been home to one of the world's biggest pearl industries since the 1870s.
![Western Australia: The queen of gems](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Western Australia: The queen of gems
Timeless and elegant, who doesn't love pearls? Viva discovers the true beauty of this ocean wonder.
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Western Australia: Take me to the river
Jo Burzynska heads to Western Australia and uncovers some pleasant surprises in the vineyards of the Margaret River and beyond.
![Western Australia: Humpback Highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Western Australia: Humpback Highway
The waters off Australia's west coast are famous for whale spotting - with good reason, writes Doug Conway.
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Romantic places to take your hottie
Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.
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Basketball: Breakers overpower Adelaide
New Zealand forward Gary Wilkinson starred for the Breakers who overpowered their hosts Adelaide 86-73 in the NBL.
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Don't miss: Yallingup Surfilm Festival
Yallingup, in Western Australia, is most famous for the waves that roll in from the Indian Ocean.
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Western Australia: Walk in the park ... with wildlife
Unexpected locals add a touch of drama to stunning Quarram Nature Reserve, writes Pamela Wade.
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Western Australia: Beach breakfast with a playful pod
A close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.