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Western Australia

American

noun

a state in W Australia. 975,920 sq. mi. (2,527,635 sq. km). Perth.

Western Australia British

noun

a state of W Australia: mostly an arid undulating plateau, with the Great Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert, and Great Victoria Desert in the interior; settlement concentrated in the southwest; rich mineral resources. Capital: Perth. Pop: 1 969 046 (2003 est). Area: 2 527 636 sq km (975 920 sq miles)

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Sunday's fatal shark attack is the third in Australia this year, and comes a week after a man was killed by a shark while spearfishing in Western Australia.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The Gilbert's potoroo, a critically endangered species found only in Western Australia, has fewer than 150 animals left in the wild.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Since his arrest in January, several of Silvey's works - Jasper Jones, Runt and Rhubarb - have been removed from teaching lists in schools in Western Australia and Victoria.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Silvey, 43, was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home in Western Australia where several electronic devices were seized.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

If I ever return to Earth, I'm going to buy a nice little home in Western Australia.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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