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Lorraine Thomas is the last resident of Wittenoom, considered 'Australia's Chernobyl' for the absolute devastation caused by its former asbestos mine, but she's refusing to move.

Date Time Cyclone contingency plans should be in place 22 January With the season’s first cyclone (TC Lucas) having formed off the North-West coast, businesses throughout the State have been reminded to ensure that contingency plans have been established and are in operation. WorkSafe WA Commissioner Darren Kavanagh said today it was crucial that everyone on both sea and land knew what to do when a cyclone approached. “Under workplace safety and health laws employers must have adequate plans in place, and must provide employees with adequate training to protect everyone in the workplace i...

Tourists are trekking to Wittenoom in the Pilbara region of Western Australia despite ominous health warnings Asbestos was mined at Wittenoom from 1943 until 1966 when it became unprofitable for the operator, CSR  The town was taken off maps and road signs removed because of the fatally-high levels of asbestos in the air Families and groups of friends are pictured in the former asbestos mining town skylarking and camping out 'Extreme tourists' are seen posing for photographs in front of a run-down cafe, abandoned houses and cars