Mietta Adams is the arts and culture reporter at ABC News WA. She was previously a multi-platform journalist with ABC Pilbara after finishing her cadetship in Melbourne. She has also worked at the ABC as a digital journalist in the Asia Pacific Newsroom and a TV producer for 'The World'.
As Pilbara prepares for another hot summer, more than 60 artists interpret and celebrate the region's scorching change of season at a new exhibition. Here are three artworks you should see.
For 35 years, regional high school students in Western Australia have exhibited their art in this gallery. Here are five works you should see.
A good wig can make or break the audience's perceptions of a character - transforming a ballet dancer into a nefarious villain, or an elegant aristocrat.
Rebecca Bank hand crafts wigs for the WA Ballet — and her painstaking creations can take weeks to complete.
The Melbourne-based artist, who has been painting her children for more than a decade, has won $50,000 for the artwork.
The Perth Mint unveils plans to release special edition Live Aid collectible coins as one of the architects of the legendary concert reflects on its legacy four decades on.
Students of generations of famous painters at Warmun's Art Centre, Dwayne Jessell and Troy Drill's unique Kimberley self-portraits are finalists at this year's Lester Prize.
Perth's relatively small population - and its relative remoteness - are driving major touring music festivals away, especially as costs rise.
Andrew Grero, 40, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease four years ago, aims to explain how it affects those living with it through his colourful artworks.
Charlie Guiver, 14, picked up his first drill when he was two and has since honed his craft as a sculptor using scrap metal — recently selling one for $8,000.
Every winter, thousands of visitors travel to Western Australia's Pilbara for regional Australia's richest and most unique art prize.
Pilbara artist Jenna Pickering transforms found bush objects into hyper-realistic portraits as artist-in-residence at the remote Cossack Art Awards.
Workers at the mining giant's operations in Port Hedland have walked off the job in one of the most significant industrial disputes to hit the resources sector in a quarter of a century.
As hundreds of BHP workers prepare to down tools in a landmark strike, the miner has revealed its highest-ever levels of iron ore production.
Western Australia's top judges have released a public notice saying many courthouses in regional and remote areas will close for at least three months due to a lack of security.
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to hand over the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. But some say it falls painfully short of what is owed.
Tomorrow will mark a historic day for an outback WA community as the Federal Court decides how much compensation it is due after Andrew Forrest's FMG mined its land without permission.
Cultural obligations and essential services are being impacted by the cost of fuel in Australia's most remote communities.
Topic: Rural and Remote Communities
"Stressed-out" parents are wondering whether to let their children continue to get around unaccompanied, but wildlife advocates say the animals are not as threatening as their reputation suggests.
The West Australian government has announced it plans to build 500 homes for public servants in regional areas over five years despite a "critical worker shortage".
Kristen Bennetts says a dingo came dangerously close to her family during a night camping at Karijini National Park. Then, she heard a "horrendous scream".
Petrol prices are reshaping Australian life in ways big and small — from a grandmother's isolation to a farmer's future.
Adele Oliver admits being a country music artist has "never been a great career choice", but she says things are worse than ever, with her last gig costing her money due to the escalating price of fuel.
West Australian Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia says Newman and Kununurra are in for tougher measures, including closing bottle shops for two days each week.
Racist comments are being published on WA Police social media posts with little moderation, but the force says it is not prepared to switch off comments.