June-July WA Photo Roundup: Bird Flu, Storms, Shark Death, Politics and Strikes

An extended photo wrap for June and July chronicles a range of Western Australian stories, beginning with the country’s first confirmed H5 bird-flu case discovered on a migratory skua at Esperance beach by Dr Toni Howlett. A historic storm swept across Perth and southern WA, generating over 800 emergency calls, including a tree collapse in Greenwood. In Albany, spearfisher Daniel Turpin was killed during a shark attack that drew international attention.

Political developments featured One Nation leader Pauline Hanson meeting supporters in Perth and citing advice from Gina Rinehart, as well as the announced retirement of long-serving minister Paul Papalia, prompting a by-election in Secret Harbour. The photo series also covered a BHP labor dispute in Port Hedland, the emotional release of two rescued loggerhead turtles near Bunbury, and the mixed verdict in the trial of UK entertainer Yung Filly, who was acquitted of one rape charge but convicted of assault. Additional images highlighted community activities, such as school World Cup celebrations and a century-old wall at Wave Rock.