Family of surfer killed in Esperance shark attack say he wouldn't support cull
The family of Victorian Steven Payne, who was killed on WA's remote south coast, say he "loved his partner deeply, cherished ...
Surfer Missing After Attack by 'Massive' Shark in Chest-Deep Water: Reports
A surfer is reportedly missing after being attacked by a 'massive' shark at a popular beach in Western Australia ...
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Surfer presumed dead after shark attack off Australian coast
"I can also confirm that our search is a recovery, not a rescue." In the interest of public safety, the Shire of Esperance rangers immediately closed Wharton Beach following the attack. Payne said ...
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Family of missing surfer in suspected shark attack speaks out
The body of a surfer taken by a shark may not be found as police reveal drone footage captured the gruesome incident.
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'Severe lack of access' to Esperance bushfire prompts call for rural track upgrades
An Esperance rural firefighter says boggy and overgrown bush tracks impeded efforts to tackle a large blaze last month. He has called on the local shire to better maintain fire access roads.
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Shelley Payne
Ms Payne was a chemical engineer and councillor at the Shire of Esperance after relocating from Canada. She has lived in Esperance for over 20 years and is active within the community, holding ...
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Family of missing surfer in suspected shark attack speaks out
Esperance Shire president Ron Chambers told the ABC tagging devices had been installed along the coastline, but said the sharks’ movements remain unpredictable. “They’re a wild animal that ...