HISTORICAL FACTS: 10 - Caught on Camera

Is Missing German Backpacker Carolina Wilga Alive? Here's What Happened

Carolina Wilga, a German backpacker went missing for nearly two weeks during a trip to explore Western Australia. Here's her entire story.

International Business Times UK · Jul 11, 2025

German Backpacker Found After 12 Days Missing In Australian Bush

Lost German backpacker Carolina Wilga was found alive but "ravaged by mosquitoes" on Friday, 12 days after going missing in remote bushland in Western Australia.

International Business Times · Jul 11, 2025

German backpacker found nearly two weeks after disappearing in remote Western Australia

Police believe Carolina Wilga will have a ‘remarkable’ story to tell after surviving in the bush

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

Abandoned van found in search for missing German backpacker Carolina Wilga in remote WA

The 26-year-old has not been seen or heard from since visiting a general store in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

Fears grow for 26-year-old German backpacker missing in rural Western Australia

Friends last heard from Carolina Wilga on 29 June in the Beacon area of WA’s Wheatbelt region

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025

Rio Tinto, Hancock Invest $1.6 Billion In Hope Downs 2 Expansion

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Hancock Prospecting have announced on Tuesday a joint investment of $1.61 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. A 50-50 investment will drive a significant expansion of the long-standing Hope Downs Joint Venture between the two companies.

Benzinga · Jun 24, 2025

Perth plots to host AFL State of Origin comeback

Western Australia's government wants to host the return of an AFL State of Origin game as soon as next year.

AAP · Jun 20, 2025

West Australian miners flexed their muscle to block a federal EPA last year. Will it be different this time?

This week, Environment Minister Murray Watt met with groups representing business, the environment, renewable energy and First Nations communities in a bid to restart Labor’s stalled environmental reforms. There was one group in the room Watt presumably had to woo hardest: Western Australia’s miners.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025

Supercars Wanneroo: Feeney dominates to take another win

Broc Feeney has taken a dominant win in the third and final Supercars race at Wanneroo Raceway near Perth, in Western Australia.

Autosport · Jun 8, 2025

Broc Feeney takes second victory from Supercars Wanneroo round

Broc Feeney has taken a dominant win in the third and final Supercars race at Wanneroo Raceway near Perth, in Western Australia.

Motorsport · Jun 8, 2025