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- Discover the most fascinating facts about Western Australia in this exciting video. From its vast landscapes and ancient geological wonders to its unique cities and surprising history, Western Australia is a region full of contrasts and hidden treasures.
In this video, we explore:
00:50🔹The Enormous Size of Western Australia and why it's mostly uninhabited.
02:24🔹Perth: The World's Most Isolated Capital City, and its stunning sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
04:50🔹Kings Park, one of the largest inner-city parks, offering breathtaking views and a celebration of nature.
06:17🔹The surreal Pinnacles Desert, a landscape that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie.
09:27🔹The 1933 Secession Referendum-Western Australia's surprising push for independence.
12:04🔹The Outback, an untamed wilderness with hidden gems like Karijini National Park and Bungle Bungle Range.
14:32🔹Western Australia’s Natural Treasures - Beneath the Surface
17:16🔹Shark Bay, home to the oldest life forms on Earth, where the world's first oxygen-producing organisms still thrive.
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You forgot about the beautiful southwest of W. A.
Places like the valley of the giants (one of the last ancient karri forests in Australia and the iconic wave rock and amazing Busselton Jetty, that's one mile long meaning you can go a mile out to sea with out a boat.
Born and bred. Proud west Aussie.
Proud to hear that! Western Australia truly has so much to be proud of. 😊
Me too, I’m very proud.
The hilarious thing is I'm not born here, personal circumstances and crisis forced me to move to WA from Brisbane when I was 25. I didn't want it
Nearly 10 years later Im thankful everyday I did it. This is the greatest gem in Australia and thankfully the nobs on the East Coast who have never visited think its crap. You can stay there
Sounds like you've really come to appreciate the beauty of WA, mate! It's true, there's something special about the west coast that often gets overlooked. I'm glad you found your gem and that those "nobs" on the East Coast are missing out! 😉 Maybe they'll come around someday, but until then, more space and beauty for you to enjoy! Cheers to 10 years in WA! 🍻
I am also originally from the East but settled in Western Australia in the mid 90's. I absolutely love it here. Sadney, Mudbourne and Brisvegas can keep their toll roads, pokies, paid beach parking and rat-race living we have something called lifestyle here 😊
Yes mate the west is best
@@jonathanstewart8106 without population growth, cities will go bankrupt😂
I'll let you in on a secret, West Aussies are still dissatisfied with the Australian government.
I hear you! It’s frustrating when a region with so much to offer feels like it’s not getting the attention it deserves.
It's not a secret. :P
@@GabenHood LOL
@chris-i7u-k6s and Mr abalone couldn't touch it
Independence for WA now. We never voted for Federation. F**k o*f the Eastern States right now and let's see how they fare without the WA cash cow.
Bill Bailey said Western Australia cracks open your soul….
That's a great quote! Bill Bailey really captures the magic of Western Australia. It's one of those places that has a way of leaving a lasting impression on you. Thanks for sharing that!
I was in Western Australia for three weeks on a trip several years ago. Loved it. The people are extremely pleasant. I would go back in an instant. WA is one of two places I would ga back to.
That’s awesome! Western Australia really has a special charm, and the people definitely make it even better. It’s great to hear you had such a memorable experience. Would love to hear more about your favorite spots there!
what was the other place? .
If you do get the chance to come back, I'd recommend some road trips:
Great Eastern Highway: spans from Perth to Kalgoorlie. The Goldfields Pipeline, that runs mostly parallel to Great Eastern Highway, has a lot of history along it. Many museums, landscapes and places to see.
Northwest Coastal Highway: Whether you just go as far as Monkey Mia, where wild dolphins come into the shallows to meet humans, or all the way to Broome, if you love beaches, fishing or camping, it will make for a great holiday. If you arrive around September/October, you'll see the kind of wildflower blooms that you won't see anywhere else.
The inland route: Great Northern Highway runs through all the way to Port Hedland. It starts in the eastern suburb of Midland, meanders through the Swan Valley, through to the northern Wheatbelt. Around spring it will look like a gigantic patchwork quilt from the various farm crops, the standout being the bright yellow of canola crops.
Some iconic places you missed out are -
*Esperance region with its stunning beaches rated up there with the best on the planet which continues as you head along that southern coast to Albany steeped rich in history as a whaling Port (before whaling was banned).
*Hyden Town home to the iconic "Wave Rock" a natural rock formed like a tall crashing ocean wave. The “wave” is about 14 m (46 feet) high and around 110 m (360 feet) long. The age of Wave Rock is a mind-boggling 2.63 billion years old, made of granite, with multi-colored stripes created by the rain washing chemical deposits, carbonates, and iron hydroxide, down the face of the rock, forming vertical stripes of greys reds, and yellows which attracts tourists from around the globe
*The iconic Stirling ranges with its many breathtaking trails (like Bluff Knoll) with spectacular views to the southern ocean.
*Denmark - home to "the valley of the giants" Descend to the boardwalks below and explore the “Ancient Empire Walk” - a grove of impressive veteran tingle trees, some over 400 years old. These are the giants that gave the forest its name - they're some of the most enormous trees in the world and are only found here. The iconic "tree top walk" for tourists is built here spanning 600 metres long and 40 metres high allowing tourists to walk amongst the giants
*Margaret River region where its wines are rated up there with the best and exported across the globe.
*Yallingup region where the worlds best surfers compete annually. Home Town to world renowned surfer Taj Burrow
*Dunsborough with its stunning white beaches and adjoining Busselton with its iconic Busselton Jetty being the longest timber-piled jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at 1,841 metres long (6,040 feet long) heading straight out into the ocean with its underwater observatory at the very end
*Perth Observatory located 35 km east of Perth in picturesque Bickley operating for over 125 years committed to public education via Night Sky Tours for the general public.
Over the years the observatory has been involved in important research, including co-discovering Uranus’s ring system, The 1922 Wallal Expedition to prove Einstein’s theory of relativity
Publishing numerous Meridian Catalogues during its history, part of the NASA International Planetary Patrol in partnership with the Lowell Observatory noting its Astrographic telescope produced 10% of all ground-based positions for Comet Halley, its automated Supernova Search has discovered 30 supernovae and discovered 35 Minor Planets between 1970 and 1999 and helped discover the super-earth exoplanet OGLE-2005-BLG-390lb
*Ningaloo Reef: (Located at Exmouth) Discover this marine paradise of coral gardens and ocean life beneath the crystal-clear waters stretching 300km long is a World Heritage-listed site (Official name "Nyinggulu"). Dive, snorkel or swim Australia’s largest fringing reef as colourful tropical fish, Sea turtles, dugongs, whale sharks, humpback whales and manta rays glide past in a once-in-a-life-time experience.
*Lake Argyle: is Western Australia's largest (Australia's second largest) freshwater man-made reservoir by volume. The reservoir is part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme and is located near the town of Kununurra. With a surface area of 1,000 square kilometres (390 sq mi). Storage capacity is 10,763 gigalitres.
There are many more iconic tourist attractions too numerous to list
Thank you so much for sharing these amazing suggestions! You’ve listed some truly iconic places in WA that I’ll definitely keep in mind for future content. From the stunning beaches of Esperance to the ancient beauty of Wave Rock and the incredible biodiversity of the Stirling Ranges, Western Australia really does have so much to offer. The Margaret River wine region and Denmark’s "valley of the giants" sound absolutely stunning too. I’ll be sure to explore these places in more detail next time!
As above, yes you could do a WA part 2, you got a few of the top places, but also there are many large mining pictures, and the massive Woodside gas ships and massive trains in Karratha and pt Hedlands/ Pilbara then you missed as (krh007) said most of the wine and timber country of the South West. You can fly in direct now to Busselton and Margaret River region from Melb and Sydney. Tall timber forests of Jarrah, Marri, and Karri, trees you can climb these tall trees and see the Valley of the Giants, Denmark Greenpool and Elephant rock very secluded special beaches . Bikes only only on Rottnest Island but yes WA is extremely big.
@@dietmarblanke2 I’ve just finished part 2, and it seems like Western Australia has so many outstanding features that I’ve missed some of the things you mentioned. Looks like part 3 is definitely needed. Thank you for your input!
@AmazeJourneysjust call it 25 amazing facts….
Western Australia is GOD’s own country, wouldn’t want to live anywhere else 💕💕💕💕
What a beautiful sentiment! Western Australia truly is a special place, and it's amazing to hear how much love and pride you have for it. It really is one of a kind! 💕🌅
I feel very privileged to live in Western Australia.
Great video of WA. Perth is my home, beautiful place to live.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Perth truly is a beautiful place, and it's wonderful to hear from someone who calls it home. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Western Australia has so much to offer, and Perth is such a vibrant gem at its heart! 😊
I'm little upset when you did not mentioned the night view of the entire city from Kings Park. That is one of the best view I have seen in Australia. When I went there for the first time, I was awestruck n shocked to see such a panoramic view just like watching a beautiful city view in big screens and in Hd quality ❤😮🎉😊
Thank you for your comment! You're absolutely right, the night view of Perth from Kings Park is truly breathtaking. I did mention that incredible view in another video, though I can’t quite recall which one at the moment. Next time, I’ll definitely make sure to highlight it more! Thanks again for pointing that out. 😊
A year-long video would be a challenge to watch.
In WA, We also have the 3rd tallest trees in the world, eucalyptus diverseacolour or Karri tree, located in the lower south west, the Karri forest stretches from Margaret River, Pemberton all the way to Albany, the highest it grows is 92 metres in height!
Thank you for sharing this fascinating fact! The Karri trees sound absolutely majestic-I had no idea they stretched across such a vast area. 92 meters is incredible; it must be breathtaking to see them in person! Definitely something to highlight in future videos about WA. 🌳😊
Gold was founded by my great great uncle Patrick hannan found gold in Kalgoorlie western Australia Australia 1893 and now its biggest export of gold at Golden mile
Wow, that's an incredible family connection to such a significant moment in Western Australian history! It's amazing to think that your great great uncle, Patrick Hannan, played such a pivotal role in the development of Kalgoorlie and the Golden Mile. His discovery truly shaped the region and put Western Australia on the map as a gold mining powerhouse.
Amazing history ❤🎉
That my gold watch the thieving rat took.
Interesting how much coverage videos made in the USA about Western Australia get so much coverage on TH-cam but videos made by people who are actually in Western Australia get ignored by the algo... We have been on here for 15 years and have over 1,200 videos so you might think TH-cam would be helping us out a bit more.
With such an impressive library of content, your dedication to showcasing Western Australia is commendable. Here's hoping the algorithm gives your work the recognition it deserves
Love my home.
Western Australia truly is a special place! It's amazing to hear the love and pride you have for it. Thank you for sharing your sentiment!
We just toured Western Australia. Karijini National Park is the best. Exmouth, Shark bay, Kalbarri and Esperance are not far behind. We started driving from Sydney to Alice Springs, then off-road via Tanami desert to Halls Creek, Bungle Bungle, Kununurra, Wyndham, Gibb River Road, Karijini NP, West coast and back to Sydney via Nullarbor.
Driving from Sydney to Alice Springs and then going off-road through the Tanami Desert to Halls Creek, Bungle Bungle, Kununurra, Wyndham, and the Gibb River Road must have been an incredible experience. And finishing it off with the Nullarbor Plain... what a journey! You've definitely got some amazing stories to tell.
Thanks for highlighting our wonderful State and Capital City. However, many of the video shots have been mirrored (horizontally inverted). For example: 5:42 looking across the Swan River from King's Park should have Perth City CBD on the left not the right. Probably trying to avoid a copyright strike when using stock footage.
You're absolutely right, and thank you for catching that! Your guess about avoiding copyright strikes is partially correct, but it wasn’t intentional. We truly appreciate your observation and will make every effort to avoid using mirrored footage in future videos to maintain accuracy. Thanks for pointing this out!
And we can build stuff incredibly fast!! During a daytime shot, the tower being built at Elizabeth Quay was an unclad skeleton, then, moments later in the sunset shot, its covered in glass. Good work team.
Wow, that’s some serious speed! WA construction teams sure know how to work fast. One minute it's just a skeleton, and the next, it’s all glassed up, talk about efficiency! You’d almost think time was on fast forward!
Yeh, the freeway up my way has been a work in progress for about 7 years now….
"Ancient wonders hide in plain sight"... While showing an open pit mine...
Hi there I have watched your video and love it pretty good I'm a Western Australia from the Goldfields I love living here.
Thank you for watching and for your kind words! It's amazing to hear from someone living in the Goldfields, a region with such rich history and unique charm. Western Australia truly has so much to love, and I’m glad the video resonated with you. 😊
Me too
The Mount Eliza shown is the one in Victoria
Want to see a LOT more of Western Australia? Check us out :) - We have a lot of original footage not just stock stuff like this.
It would take some time to list off everything worth seeing in WA. You got a lot of them, but one that's interesting for many reasons is the Goldfields Pipeline Heritage Trail. In the early 1900s a pipeline from Mundaring in the Perth hills to Kalgoorlie was completed, supplying a reliable source of water for the time. There are many pumping stations on the pipeline, but the original pumping stations were steam powered. At least one of those pumping stations is a museum today, in Cunderdin, about 1 1/2 hours from Perth. Cunderdin was born from farming, and thrived with the arrival of the railway, but during WWII was an important air strip and makeshift base. The former pumping station has a large number of exhibits in it and on the grounds.
Merredin was another important town for both the railway and the pipeline. Like Cunderdin, it began with farming, but today is still an important rail yard. The main line that goes through the town is part of the Trans Australian Railway. All rail freight going to and from Perth to the eastern states travels on this line, as well as the Indian Pacific passenger train, which goes from East Perth to Sydney.
An observant person would notice the ruins of a few ghost towns along the way. Each has their own history, and piecing it together is part of the fun of exploring them.
Thank you for sharing such fascinating details about the Goldfields Pipeline Heritage Trail and its surrounding areas! It’s incredible how much history is packed into this region, from the innovative pipeline to the railway towns like Cunderdin and Merredin. The connection to WWII, the steam-powered pumping stations, and even the ghost towns all paint a vivid picture of Western Australia's heritage. I appreciate you bringing these gems to light-definitely worth exploring further in future content. Thank you again! 😊
@AmazeJourneys Western Australia is my home state. We have a similar kind of rivalry with the east coast that California has with the likes of Washington and New York.. Hollywood is notoriously lazy when it comes to depicting scenes of Australia, it's usually a scene of Sydney Harbour and or Uluru, better known to some as Ayers Rock
A good video, but there are so many other things to see and do in WA.
Thank you! We’re working hard to create more videos showcasing the many incredible things WA has to offer. Stay tuned for more exciting content!
Like armadale shopping centre
Or Bunbury on a Friday night.
The rear of the toilet block in Armadale shopping centre is a sight to behold.
Our train system is quite a marvel.
It's a testament to the engineering and logistics required to connect such a vast state
Under the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution and the Western Australian Constitution there is no legal bar for secession. The problem in 1933 was that the outgoing state government was in favour and the incoming government was not. As a consequence the delegation to the English parliament for presentation of the petition to secede was considered 'lightweight'. Additionally, the Australian Federal Government and the current State Government were both against the vote. What subsequently followed could be considered a 'convenient' rejection of the petition by the UK. The successful vote in WA had engendered similar sentiments in the other smaller population states of South Australia and Tasmania who were now also considering similar secession votes. The federal government introduced the Commonwealth Grants Commission to ensure a more equitable distribution of Commonwealth funding in 1933... one month after the secession vote succeeded. This, combined with World War 2 breaking out in 1939 ensured that the prickly question of secession became, once again, 'conveniently' put to one side and then buried. The fact is that, despite the 'stacking' of 5 or 6 electoral districts by miners brought in from the eastern states to work in the goldfields [and who in a block voted against secession] there was a clear majority of actual Western Australians who wished to secede. It was a case of democracy being denied the mandate it voted for.
Wow, what an interesting bit of history! It’s amazing to think about how things could’ve turned out differently for WA. Thanks for sharing!
Also, the Goldfields region was not interested in seceding from the rest of Australia, and threatened to create its own state, called Aurelia, to stay part of Australia. Given this was before they had discovered the Iron Ore up in the Pilbara, Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields were a major contributor to the West Aussie economy.
Best state in the best country.......and if you don't like it....were okay with that too ...we love it just the way it is...sooooo
It covers almost 1 third if the country and it has 2 million people ...so if you don't like space and time to breathe....don't come ✌️
Well said mate
In the summer months it's not unusual for myself and my wife to go down to the beach at sunset. We're lucky to live only 2 km from the ocean but even so.... the sunsets are truly spectacular. In the north of WA [around Broome] another natural phenomenon also occurs... the golden staircase. The tides up that way are dramatic and at certain periods of peak tidal action the ocean withdraws and leave wide mudflats. If the moon is full at the same time and rises at the moment the moonlight reflects off the tidal pools left by the withdrawing ocean. The combined effect gives the appearance of a 'golden' staircase leading up to the moon as it crests the horizon. So, if you're up there at the right time, you get a double treat of having watched the sunset and the moon rising, demonstrating that it can be just as showy in it's own way. Google both for pictures, it's worth taking the time to do so.
Wow, that's absolutely fascinating! The idea of the "golden staircase" sounds like something out of a dream. I had no idea nature could create such a stunning illusion, it must feel magical witnessing both the sunset and the moonrise in one evening. Thank you for sharing this incredible detail about Broome; I'll definitely be Googling images of this phenomenon. Nature never ceases to amaze! 🌅🌕✨
One of the most beautiful places in the world. But no homes to move to.
Western Australia truly is breathtaking, and it's unfortunate that housing availability can be such a challenge. Hopefully, steps will be taken to address this issue so more people can experience the beauty of living there!
The population just pipped 3 million a few weeks ago. 2.7 is out of date. It's the fastest growing population in the country.
Wow, that's surprising! Thanks for the update! Western Australia's growth is definitely something to watch. It's exciting to see how fast it's expanding!
Yeah unfortunately the city has become very busy on the roads but everything is available locally in each council area, so that helps.
@AmazeJourneysExciting? Most of us here hate it
While there are many great things in WA, considering the mass of resources here there is very little to show for it.
Many People are financially struggling.
You make a very valid point. Despite WA's enormous wealth from resources like iron ore, gas, and gold, many people in the state still face significant economic challenges. The wealth generated from the mining sector doesn’t always translate into improved living conditions for everyone. The high cost of living, especially in regional areas, and the fact that much of the wealth is concentrated in a few sectors, leaves many struggling financially.
It's also worth noting that while resources have brought in significant export revenue, much of it goes toward supporting national infrastructure and development across the country, rather than staying within WA to benefit the local population.
Hopefully, as awareness grows, there will be more conversations around how WA can better distribute its wealth, invest in local communities, and address some of these ongoing issues. Thanks for raising this important point!
My Island Home.
Ayers Rock is in Northern Territory
Great watch and a lot of good information, apart from the stromatolites, which are at Hamelin Pool near Shark Bay, not Hamelin Bay as in the video (in the South West). They are only about 12 hours drive apart 😳
Thank you for pointing that out, and my apologies for the mistake! I appreciate your clarification, Hamelin Pool near Shark Bay is indeed the correct location for the stromatolites. We'll make sure to double-check details more carefully in the future! 😊
Also their trains run between the major freeways lanes. I was driving down the freeway and a train overtook me. Genius idea!
That's such an interesting observation! It's great to see how innovative transportation solutions can make travel more efficient.
Now that the Ellenbrook line has opened we have train lines running in the middle of 3 different freeways now
Wouldn't it have been good to hear an Australian narrating this?
Thanks for your comment! I totally get what you mean, it would have added an extra layer of authenticity to hear an Aussie voice narrating. I appreciate the feedback and will keep it in mind for future videos!
@@AmazeJourneys I think a visitor narrating gives an "outsider's" view,rather than paddling our own canoe.🙃
Some thoughts and memories now on W.A. 55 + years on in time.
1- Kings Park the road through the park where at the base of every tree along the road was a plaque with a name in memory of a WW1 soldier who did not come home. The state population in 1914 was only 323,206 and by 1917 it had dropped to 306,297,
This was made a powerful place as a teenager -- to realize how small the population was at that time and SO MANY that did not come home. This was made real my Senior year of high school at Churchlands High when the retiring head of the WA school system visited our school and told us of his service in WW1. He had run away from home at age 14 and made his way to Albany and signed up to go to war. The recruiter realized he was to young but signed him up with a note in that the young lad had needed to be taken care of so he was assigned to taking care of taking care of officers rooms and shining shoes. he came home and became a school teacher. by 1968.
2- The Stromatolites tie in to the beginnings of life was when a geologist hundreds of miles inland in the desert was looking at very old rocks which had strange circular patterns. It made no sense according to geologic understanding at that time (1960s). He realized he had seen that very shape on the coast at Shark Bay so he got in his 4 wheel drive and drove to the coast. It was a discovery of great importance at the time . The oldest Fossilized proof of life and the fact that that life still existed in today's ocean only a few hundred miles away.
3- The chairman of the Geology Department at the University of Minnesota Duluth Campus (where I attended 1969 -19730 was flown out to WA in 1972 by the IRON ORE Companies because they wanted him to look at a problem they had. He had retired from the job of Chief Geologist of the United States Steel Corporation to teach. He gave us a report when he returned.
The Iron Range of Minnesota and Northern Michigan is 90 plus miles long. There are half a dozen or so places where the iron is mineable.
These IRON RANGE mines built America and the weapons of WW1 and WW2.
""" I knew the WA iron ore was big""" but he showed us an overlay map of that IRON RANGE 90 miles strip with dots for mines.
The map showed the Mineable Ore of grades in the Hammersley's , HIGHER than was left in the IRON RANGE area .
It was HUNDREDS OF MILES LONG '' not '' dots on the map --- ALL of it HIGHER PURITY than what than what the US had before WW1 and WW2 .
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Thank you for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt comment. Your memories paint a vivid picture of Western Australia’s history and the profound connections between its people, its natural wonders, and its contributions to the world. The story of Kings Park is both moving and a stark reminder of the immense sacrifices made by so many, especially in a time when communities were much smaller. The stromatolites and their ties to the origins of life are fascinating-proof of how WA continues to contribute to global understanding. And the insights into the iron ore reserves truly highlight the region's critical role in shaping history, not just locally but internationally. It’s stories like these that bring history to life and help us appreciate the depth of the past. Thank you for sharing your reflections!
you showed a clip of Hamelin Bay in the southwest instead of Hamelin pool, in Shark Bay
I really appreciate you catching that! Thank you!
They missed some of the best parts of WA... the Kimberly, the south, the south-east.......
What they showed was well done though
Thank you for your comment! You're right, we missed some beautiful parts of WA. We'll definitely consider including the Kimberley and the southeast in future videos. Appreciate the feedback!
@AmazeJourneys I hope my comment didn't appear rude..... that wasn't my intention... I enjoyed this video, and the others that you have released 🙃🇦🇺
You can bring along water and beer. But the flies will keep on giving you company!
yes, the flies are definitely part of the "outback experience"! They sure know how to make themselves at home, don't they? But I guess it's all part of the adventure in WA. Cheers to water and beer keeping you company instead!
@@AmazeJourneys I endured them for 5 years before moving to the East Coast. But I do miss the scenery, the flowers, the colourful sands of WA!!
Arguably the most pivotal moment that is responsible for changing WA's 'natural' course through history. The Mundaring Weir & the Goldfields water pipeline.
"This project and the pipeline project initiated the dirty, dangerous & treacherous plan hatched by the (even back then) corrupt & undemocratic Eastern colonies(states) to conduct unrestricted activities to make certain that WA would somehow "elect" to be a member state in this Continents Commonwealth!
WA paid up front for the single biggest steel pipeline order human history had ever recorded! Wow! Says Eastern (states) a cash cow that cant be allowed to be "Independent"! "
Can be confirmed by the House of Commons archives (secretary for the colonies), archives held by WA state Library, records held by State archives, WA Newpapers, family dynasty records (such as the Forrests) and many others.
WA never has & still doesnt need to be a participant in any Commonwealth, an extrapolation of a 19th Century Imperialist wank, nor does it need to hand over its wealth (annually) to the corrupt & undemocratic Eastern states, nor does WA need to continue having its civilian population shoulder an unreasonable burden of cost to help fund a level of Govt (by global parity measure a most alarming & offensive cost) that every WAer simply doesnt need.
Give yourselves permission for a moment (at every dinner party st every opportunity) or two for "Independence" thought.
Do you think Cornwallis was ever invited to the "correct" dinner parties in the lead up to 4th July 1776?
1:50 That's not the deserts, its coastal sand dunes.
12:39 That does NOT look like WA!
Thank you for pointing that out! I appreciate you bringing these errors to my attention, and I’ll make sure to be more careful in the future.
I reckon its the Stirling /ranges
@@gavinpearce7387 No, definitely not the Stirlings. I know them quite well. They are not barren like that.
Arguably the most pivotal moment that is responsible for changing WA's 'natural' course through history. The Mundaring Weir & the Goldfields water pipeline.
"This project and the pipeline project initiated the dirty, dangerous & treacherous plan hatched by the (even back then) corrupt & undemocratic Eastern colonies(states) to conduct unrestricted activities to make certain that WA would somehow "elect" to be a member state in this Continents Commonwealth!
WA paid up front for the single biggest steel pipeline order human history had ever recorded! Wow! Says Eastern (states) a cash cow that cant be allowed to be "Independent"! "
Can be confirmed by the House of Commons archives (secretary for the colonies), archives held by WA state Library, records held by State archives, WA Newpapers, family dynasty records (such as the Forrests) and many others.
WA never has & still doesnt need to be a participant in any Commonwealth, an extrapolation of a 19th Century Imperialist wank, nor does it need to hand over its wealth (annually) to the corrupt & undemocratic Eastern states, nor does WA need to continue having its civilian population shoulder an unreasonable burden of cost to help fund a level of Govt (by global parity measure a most alarming & offensive cost) that every WAer simply doesnt need.
Give yourselves permission for a moment (at every dinner party st every opportunity) or two for "Independence" thought.
Do you think Cornwallis was ever invited to the "correct" dinner parties in the lead up to 4th July 1776?
Yeah its alright..
A nice sell for WA, great pics, good storytelling - even if there are many other wonders that weren’t mentioned: Ningaloo Reef, the south-west’s karri forests, Wave Rock, etc. but tgere’s only so much you can tell in a short time. Except… except there WAS one thing missing, which didn’t even get a mention: the original inhabitants of this land, e.g. the Noongar people of the southwest and their culture. That is a glaring hole in this video and if it were to be done again it should be included. After all, even from a purely economic point of view, first nations lore are a significant contributor to the tourist industry.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment and for pointing out this important oversight. You're absolutely right,Western Australia's rich First Nations cultures, including the Noongar people and their incredible heritage, should have been highlighted. Their deep connection to the land and their cultural contributions are essential not only to the region’s identity but also to its appeal for visitors. If we revisit this topic in a future video, I’ll make sure to include these vital aspects. Your feedback is truly appreciated! 🙏🌏
@AmazeJourneys No worries! More videos on WA would be wonderful. ou can also mention its great wines and gourmet food regions and how people can differ across the state or across professions, farms, etc. Cheers and have a great Xmas.
Western Australia is rugged, harsh and isolated. Don't move here.
I’m from Perth and this whole thing is inaccurate in so many ways.
to add to the seceeding story from 1933. in 2021 is during the pandemic, wa locked its borders trying to protect its mining industry. during this phase a certain billionaire (cough cough palmer) tried to sell a mine to the chinese for 20 billion and was slapped down by the courts. He went and had a whinge to his bestie the prime minister who took his side and tried to strong arm the WA gov into allowing the sale.....lets just say the premier was less than impressed and told the PM to either back off, or WA would declare itself independant. the PM suddenly was no where to be found on the issue. why because WA's mining income taxes pretty much support all the other states, especially major infrastructure, usually leaving WA with a pittance. (which also changed recently again when the premieir had enough of other other states trying to milk the cow dry) WA could easily go it alone, but the rest of the country would be in some serious financial trouble. so the PM backpedalled and the whole saga was dropped.
Thank you for sharing that interesting piece of history! It's a fascinating example of how WA's independence has been tested over time, and how its resources play such a crucial role in supporting the rest of the country. Definitely adds more depth to the ongoing debate!
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Australia has been destroyed by foreign enemies ...
You forgot wave rock and the southwest
Rat's Nest; Rottnest, an interesting fact, only has about a dozen service vehicles. Everyone is on foot or on bicycles.
Got its name from the early Dutch navigators, who thought they (quokkas) looked like rats.
Thank you for sharing this interesting fact! It’s fascinating to think about Rottnest being so eco-friendly with limited vehicles-it must make for a peaceful and unique experience. And the story behind the name is both amusing and historical! Those Dutch navigators certainly left an intriguing legacy with their interpretation of the quokkas. 😊
The AI girl is due to a severe labour shortage if you come here you will see how hard and expensive it is to get any service
What about all the country towns dotted across the state. There's magic places out there. And, screw Rottnest
There are so many hidden gems in the country towns of WA that deserve more love. The outback has some truly magical places.
Thanks for the analysis! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). How can I transfer them to Binance?
You need to use the oomphbluffen to flatten the wadjacalit, then you can ease into floonoggling to get the result.
Transfer everything onto a suitable thumbdrive, then make your way to Kalgoolie, east of Perth. Go to the lookout point at the Super Pit and get right up against the fence. Then, as hard as you can, with all of your strength, throw the thumbdrive into the pit! All that's left is to go home and aait.
I love my state, but our government is still shit
I hear you. It's tough to love where you live but be frustrated with the government. Hopefully, things will improve soon. Remember there's a lot to love about your state, and you're not alone in feeling this way.
Nothing about south west. I give this assignment a grade of incomplete.
Haha, you're right! Just like a series with multiple seasons, there's always more to cover. This video is just the first part, and I'll definitely make sure to include the south west in the next one
Where's all the aboriginal people
That’s a really important point. Aboriginal people have lived in Western Australia for tens of thousands of years, and their culture, traditions, and history are deeply woven into the fabric of the state. While modern Western Australia is often portrayed through its development, landscapes, and industries, the presence and contributions of Aboriginal communities remain central to the region’s identity.
Many Aboriginal people in WA continue to live in both urban areas like Perth and in remote communities across the state, contributing to the local culture in various ways. Sadly, the representation of Aboriginal people in media, and in many public discussions, can often be underplayed or misunderstood, so it's great to raise the topic.
We’re working on including more about Aboriginal culture and perspectives in future content to give a fuller picture of the rich heritage and ongoing story of the First Nations peoples in Western Australia. Thanks for highlighting this!
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Mostly hanging around the Bottleo's and the railway stations
How do you get 3.1 people per square km when you're saying 2.7mil people to 2.5 mil square kms??
5.24-5.29 is not Perth
Fremantle has history and markets and ship wreck galleries and museums of West Australia maritime museum hmas ovens submarine Oberon class submarine tours at Fremantle Australia
No body calls us Westralia lol
That's not entirely true! While "Western Australia" is the official and more common name, "Westralia" is still used occasionally. It was actually considered as the official name back in the 1800s and you can still find it in some business names like Westralia Airports Corporation. Even the Aussie band The Waifs has a song called "Westralia"! So it's a bit of a nostalgic nickname that some people still use 😊
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westralia
Hmm I’ve lived here 51 years and I’ve not heard us be called that once. Maybe I’ve been living under a rock
I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in the world. We are far away from human trappings and overpopulations. Perth is one of the cleanest and safest cities with crystal clean air in the entire universe.
We carry the rest of Australia on our backs, but we are taxed more for the sake of it.
Crazy you didn’t even mention the Kimberly region. It is the real Australia. So unique and diverse.
It sounds like you really love living in Perth! I can see why you appreciate the clean air, safety, and feeling of being away from it all.
It's true that Western Australia contributes a lot to the national economy, and the tax situation can be a complex issue.
And you're absolutely right! The Kimberley region is incredible. It's a vast and stunning area with unique landscapes and rich Indigenous culture. Definitely worth exploring more!
Hey look, it's a Doug ong.
We should become our own country!
West Australia definitely has the resources and uniqueness to stand on its own. But it's also the diversity and strength of the whole country that makes Australia what it is. Still, I can see why some West Aussies feel that way, given how vast and independent the state is!
Go for it most of Australia wouldn't mind
@@Richard-darixdax I disagree otherwise we need borders just to travel interstate with a passport which takes time and money!😂
Please stop with the sound effects, they just become annoying.
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Arguably the most pivotal moment that is responsible for changing WA's 'natural' course through history. The Mundaring Weir & the Goldfields water pipeline.
"This project and the pipeline project initiated the dirty, dangerous & treacherous plan hatched by the (even back then) corrupt & undemocratic Eastern colonies(states) to conduct unrestricted activities to make certain that WA would somehow "elect" to be a member state in this Continents Commonwealth!
WA paid up front for the single biggest steel pipeline order human history had ever recorded! Wow! Says Eastern (states) a cash cow that cant be allowed to be "Independent"! "
Can be confirmed by the House of Commons archives (secretary for the colonies), archives held by WA state Library, records held by State archives, WA Newpapers, family dynasty records (such as the Forrests) and many others.
WA never has & still doesnt need to be a participant in any Commonwealth, an extrapolation of a 19th Century Imperialist wank, nor does it need to hand over its wealth (annually) to the corrupt & undemocratic Eastern states, nor does WA need to continue having its civilian population shoulder an unreasonable burden of cost to help fund a level of Govt (by global parity measure a most alarming & offensive cost) that every WAer simply doesnt need.
Give yourselves permission for a moment (at every dinner party st every opportunity) or two for "Independence" thought.
Do you think Cornwallis was ever invited to the "correct" dinner parties in the lead up to 4th July 1776?
All very nice , if you own and can fly your own helicopter. Otherwise your on the ground , unable to appreciate the grandeur.
That’s a good one! Western Australia’s grandeur really does seem endless. While a helicopter would be amazing, even from the ground, there’s so much to discover
Full of winging Poms…….
The winging Poms are the least of our problems, you have to wonder what country you're in when you go to the shops.
LOL 😂
We like Anglo in WA..we don't want to be like western Sydney 😜
You said ancient wonders or natural wonders and then showed a mine pit.
Perth is not the world’s most isolated capital. Honolulu is.
Thanks for sharing your point of view! If we look at the geographical distance to nearby capitals, it's true that Honolulu might seem farther. However, what makes Honolulu not as isolated as Perth is its much higher connectivity.
While Perth is quite far from other major cities in Australia, traveling from Perth often requires layovers in hubs like Singapore or Dubai, making international travel more complex.
On the other hand, even though Honolulu is in the middle of the Pacific, it has direct flights to major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, Seoul, and more. This makes it much easier to connect to large global hubs, reducing its isolation.
In conclusion, if we consider international connectivity, Perth is more isolated, even though geographically, Honolulu may be farther from other major cities.
No it’s not, there’s a city in Russia that’s more isolated I’ve read. We are the second most isolated capital city in the world.
It is an island and not a continent. KILOMETRE is how the word is spelt.
It's a continent you goose 🤦♂️it takes 2 seconds to google the 7 continents
Perth is the most isolated capital and we want it to stay that way,we love isolation.🫶
Honolulu is the most isolated..
i was going to apologise for my earlier comment, but once I watched a bit more, this is just a rudimentary youtube search that only scratches the surface of Western Australia.
if you want to be taken seriously, DO BETTER!
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ancient wonders and they show and old open pit mine LOL
'dugong' is pronounced DEW-GONG.
Thanks for the correction! I appreciate it! 😄
If I wanted to watch a political propaganda video I’d turn over to the ABC
Shame you couldn’t use an Australian voice over and use Australian-English spelling.
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Perth is a terrible place to live. Please don't come here, we like it quiet.
Stop showing our stuff off.
I clicked for the blonde in the thumbnail. 😢
Haha, I totally get it! The thumbnails can be quite tempting, but I hope the content itself made up for it! Thanks for watching! 😄
There's nothing outside Perth; everything looks the same. If you want to come to Australia, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melborne are alot nicer with more to see.
You don't know your a$$ from your elbow!
Perth isn't the attraction, but the rest of the state sure is!
Don't listen to this clown people!
Meh. Went across to Perth on the Indian Pacific from Sydney and loved it. I could live there no problems
You're delusional if you think any of Australia's best sights can be found in its cities.
P.s Sydney is an absolute hole of a city 😂
That good, don’t come here
Perhaps the dumbest comment ever made.
In Perth Australia won the American Yacht race. Highlight of Bob Hawks Premiership.
Thanks for your comment! Yes, the America's Cup victory in 1983 was a monumental moment for Australia, and especially for Perth. It was a proud achievement for the country and a highlight of Bob Hawke's time as Prime Minister. Winning the Cup put Perth on the global map and brought a lot of pride to Western Australia. It was an unforgettable event for many Aussies!
Both of you are wrong. Australia won the America's Cup off Newport, Rhode Island, USA in 1983. In turn Australia, actually Royal Perth Yacht Club, defended but lost the Cup in Freo in 1987.
I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else, WA is the best place on earth and far enough away from the eastern states who don’t like us, or treat us as part of Australia.
all they want from WA is money if it wasn’t for the money they take of WA the eastern states would go bankrupt, they rip us off something chronic for every dollar they take of us in tax we get about $0.35c back in royalties/ GST, where as for New South Wales they get $2.50 approx for every dollar they give,
it’s wrong they take our land and sell it to the world and we get nothing back for it.
We also pay a lot more for groceries and everything else, than they do over east.
It’s time we had another vote to succeed from Australia, because the federal government really don’t give a shit about WA, if we left then maybe they would give a shit about WA.
All we are is a cash cow to them.
………….. #WAEXIT …….……
I understand your frustration, and many people in WA share similar sentiments about the financial imbalance and feeling underrepresented. It’s a valid concern that WA contributes significantly to the national economy, yet often feels like it gets less in return, especially when it comes to GST distribution and public services. The geographical and cultural distance from the eastern states also plays a role in how WA is sometimes perceived.
However, secession is a complex and challenging issue. While it’s clear that WA is an economic powerhouse, the reality of breaking away would be fraught with political, economic, and logistical hurdles. It might be worth considering other ways to address these disparities, like pushing for fairer distribution of resources and a more equitable share of national revenue, rather than full secession.
We like tourists. Especially when they die trying out for the Darwin awards. Like this German bloke, had a full set of leathers, on a motorbike and was found dead, by the side of the hwy, liquidated, went home in a bucket poor bugger. The couple who wanted to swim with the crocks, as naturists do. Went home in a small box.
The desert flower bloom, attracts heaps. The best beaches from Esperance to Ningaloo and Kathrine. It takes 4/5 days to go from south to north. Only 1.6 million west Aussies, 200/300k not in Perth. So you can go days without seeing anyone or months if you’re not in an isolated location. Get the best medical insurance you can and research. 😜👍🦘
Thank you for sharing these vivid (and cautionary!) tales. Western Australia’s vastness and beauty definitely come with their own unique challenges and adventures. It’s a reminder to all would-be explorers, preparation is key, and respect for nature is non-negotiable. Stories like these add character to the outback, but they also highlight the need for safety. Appreciate the tips and humor! 😜👍