Westernaustralia Stories

Chris decides to move to Western Australia with his dad to meet his online best friends, Macy and Freddy! What could possibly go wrong? Will update at around 9A.M. every 2 weeks on Tuesday(AWST)

Set in the early twentieth century in the goldfields of Western Australia, Bessie is a short story about a young woman struggling to find a path for herself. She is caught between her father's strict religion, and the bent of her own heart.

Join Tilly Robson as she untangles the web of intrigue surrounding Perth's White City.

Jack goes on a family trip to Guilderton, a town north of Perth in Western Australia. They swim at Moore River but when Jack and his sister Grace decide to swim to an island instead, they realise they have made a big mistake.

"We'll never outrun him." Cowboy explained. "So, today we outsmart him. Hope you've the stomach for it Detective." He swerved around the base of a small rise as the arse dropped out of the red earth world and they descended into a maze of aqua and gold. Cocooned within the scaling heights of ancient cliffs, the vastness of the West Australian desert closed tightly around her. Tannum swallowed down the anxiety as they raced towards a solid, rock-lined funnel. She glanced sideways at Cowboy, who unperturbed by the task, winked broadly for her benefit. Detective Tannum Friday's back and she's brought along Cowboy for the ride; a gun pilot from Queensland who's preferred mode of transport is his R22 mustering chopper. Hot on the tail of RETO in the Western Australian desert, Tannum must negotiate her way around the cops, Company and the ever-present emotional danger of MacKenzie Knight. And that's before breakfast.

After having both mental and physical problems and one day getting sick of it all Alia plans to escape from reality for a while and go on a trip up North of Western Australia and decides to meet up with a friend she's been wanting to meet for a while. On her journey she has time to reflect on her life and tries to recover from bad things in the past and learn forgiveness as an act to move on from what had happened.

This collection of contemporary short stories is concerned with how women are shaped by the events and relationships in their lives, and how those elements serve as catalysts for personal transformation - the process of becoming something else. They address the pressure of gender expectations coming from within and without, and particularly how that plays out in relationships, both familial and romantic, or when experiencing serious hardships such as mental health crises, addiction and domestic violence. They are set in Western Australia during the 2000s and 2010s.

After a catastrophic disaster a group of survivors end every day by gathering together around a camp fire, drawing strength to carry on through friendship, companionship, storytelling and singing songs. They're running out of food, and have even less water...

The story of an Englishman moving to Western Australia during the 1880s.

Zoe's puppy is a story about love, compassion, loss and moving on. For Zoe's third birthday, her parents but her a puppy called Pooky. This story takes you on a journey through their relationship until Zoe becomes an adult. Beautifully told and illustrated, Zoe's puppy is perfect for teaching children about loss in a gentle way. Written by Joel Hart Illustrated by Melissa Daw Published by Watch Mouse Publishing. Perth, WA, Australia.

Fresh out of business school, Jacob Gates dreams of success. But his internship at Montezzaro Industries, a towering empire built by the cold and commanding billionaire Ralph Montezzaro, thrusts him into a world he never imagined. Under the wing of Ralph's elegant and calculating wife, Ramona, Jacob quickly learns that here, power is everything-and nothing is as it seems. Then there's Rachelle Montezzaro, Ralph's beautiful, enigmatic daughter. Caught between duty and desire, Rachelle is as guarded as she is magnetic. The undeniable spark between her and Jacob threatens the fragile balance holding the Montezzaro family together. Enter Rayna Hart, a brilliant and ambitious employee determined to rise, no matter the cost. As Rayna falls for Jacob, she helps Ramona to unearth secrets buried deep within the Montezzaro name-secrets that could destroy reputations, unravel bloodlines, and tear Jacob and Rachelle apart forever. In this world of luxury, lies, and legacy, can love survive the weight of betrayal?

When the small town girl Tianah, gets mixed in with the mafia city boy Deklan.. what will she do? In this story of love and betrayal Tianah learns who she can really trust when her life is put on the line.

Questions for Aussies by an Aussie. All Australians are welcome!

26 year old Indah has recently moved from Sumba - a poverty stricken slum in Southern Indonesia - to Perth, Western Australia. Arriving with her son, and nothing but the clothes on her back and a hundred dollars to her name, she ends on the doorstep of her Uncle Sam, who begrudgingly agrees to take her in until she gets on her feet. Determined to build a life for herself and her four year old son, she sets out trying to make her way in the world. Ultimately, out of desperation, and in order to make ends meet - she falls into prostitution, and thus - ends up in a world of fast money, temptation and potential danger. Can she use the industry to ignite her dreams and get on her own feet - before it destroys her? Compelling and riveting, Becoming Rachel is a story about hope, survival and the fierce love of a mother as she struggles to provide a better life for her son, and ultimately - for herself.

The main character (Y/N who is completely gender neutral and is of any race and color), has a crush on their Literature Professor.

Hi! My name is Joseph and I'd like to tell you a story. No ordinary, boring grown-up type story, but a story about my time in Year Five. Sure, I know what you're thinking. What's so special about Year Five? Under normal circumstances, I'd agree. However, if I told you that this story was about a magical talking miniature moose that came from Canada to live with my family, then maybe, just maybe you'd be interested. This story, although humorous in sections, has a strong anti-bullying theme. Remember, if you're being bullied at school, you don't have to put up with it. Tell your teacher, your family or friends. No animals were harmed during the making of this book. Written by Joel Hart Illustrated by Melissa Daw Published by Watch Mouse Publishing. Perth, WA, Australia.

Walking away can be the hardest thing, but sometimes it turns out to be the most incredible and beautiful journey. Sometimes people don't run away out of choice, they have to leave, ending one chapter in their lives and turning the page to a whole new one. I know it sounds cliched and all but that turn of a page is the best thing that's happened to me and I'll tell you what - when I began this new chapter and you barged your way in? I could tell that story was either going to end spectacularly or go down in flames. All credit to Calvin Eason for the cover.

Two years ago I was involved in a surfing incident that changed me. It changed my perspective on life. It changed who I was and who I was set to be. I told myself I would never return to the ocean. That I would never touch a surfboard or even have a desire to surf. Little did I know, three people would be able to change that

Hi! My name is Edward and I'd like to tell you a story. No ordinary, boring grown-up type story, but a story about the time I became the greatest ten year old scientist in the history of the world! All I really wanted was to solve our family's burglarproblem and with my trusty pet mouse Squiggles by my side, how could I possibly fail? You see, our town house was constantly being burgled by partners in crime, Bruce and Bazza. There seemed to be no stop to them. So I decided to do something about it! No animals were harmed during the making of this book. Written by Joel Hart Illustrated by Melissa Daw Published by Watch Mouse Publishing. Perth, WA, Australia