Greig Johnston
Greig Johnston is a digital producer in the ABC Perth newsroom. Prior to joining the ABC he worked as a music teacher, writer and sports editor.
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'It's like an apocalypse': Perth hills residents shaken awake by violent winter storm
A severe thunderstorm, described by locals as like a "tornado", leaves a trail of destruction across Roleystone in Perth's south-east after hitting in the middle of the night.
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'Completely unprecedented' outage causes havoc with IT systems across globe — as it happened
By Joseph Dunstan, Kaitlin Easton, Michael Janda, Nelli Saarinen, Dan Nancarrow, Heloise Vyas, Alicia Perera, Greig Johnston, and Brad Ryan
A massive IT systems outage caused by issues with CrowdStrike software affects banks, airports, supermarkets and media companies across Australia and around the world.
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AFL boss defends league tribunal system after heavy tackle suspensions confuse players
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon defends the league's tribunal system, as news emerged both Brisbane and GWS would appeal suspensions handed to their players over tackles on the weekend.
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analysis:The men most likely: Who can propel the West Coast Eagles up the AFL ladder?
By Tom Wildie and Greig Johnston
The West Coast Eagles are searching for a new coach after reaching the inevitable decision to end Adam Simpson's 11-year tenure, and they face a much tougher call picking his successor.
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analysis:After 11 years, Eagles coach Adam Simpson leaves lasting legacy in AFL madhouse
After almost 11 years coaching the West Coast Eagles, Adam Simpson has been shown the door. The man who describes himself as a "communicator and educator" leaves a lasting legacy at the club.
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Teen from China to face Perth court over alleged attempt to import methamphetamine
Australian Federal Police charge a 17-year-old boy from China with attempting to import 8 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia after he was arrested in East Perth last week.
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The cream of the crop in another month of stunning photo opportunities around Western Australia
Extreme coastal erosion, a visiting Chinese premier and an award-winning chef's stint in a northern pub — these are WA's top photos of the month for June.
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Man trapped in backyard hole freed after 'delicate' three-hour rescue operation
By Phoebe Pin and Greig Johnston
A man is rescued after becoming trapped in a hole at a property in Perth's northern suburbs for more than three hours.
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Departing Perth Glory coach says players, officials faced 'existential concerns' throughout disastrous season
Perth Glory are on the hunt for their sixth senior men's coach in six years after confirming the departure of Alen Stajcic.
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John Todd, WA football giant and former Eagles coach, dies aged 86
John Todd, one of the most influential figures in WA football history, dies at the age of 86.
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Mother and daughter remembered as 'beautiful people' as premier condemns 'chilling' murders
By Greig Johnston and Blake Kagi
WA Premier Roger Cook describes the murder of a Perth mother and daughter, shot dead in their own home on Friday by a 63-year-old man, as "chilling and horrific".
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Man charged with murder after cyclist allegedly dragged under car in Perth suburbs
WA Police charge a man with murder over the death of a cyclist on Friday afternoon, as they probe the possibility of a property dispute between the two men.
'His life got quite small': WA footy great's CTE diagnosis confirmed as family details struggle with disease
The daughter of late WA football great Austin Robertson Jr details how her father's confidence was shaken as he battled the effects of CTE, a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated concussions.
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Pilot dies after plane crash at Perth's Jandakot Airport
A 73-year-old man dies after his small plane crashed at Jandakot Airport, in Perth's southern suburbs.
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analysis:The West Coast Eagles are riding a wave of Harley Reid excitement, as Dockers face litmus test
After one of the more perplexing Western Derby results in years, all of a sudden the West Coast Eagles have some swagger. How did the club get its confidence back?
WA weighs up strengthening police knife search powers amid 'dreadful trend' of stabbings
By Cason Ho and Greig Johnston
WA's attorney-general labels the stabbings in Bondi Junction and the attack on a bishop at a church in south-west Sydney part of a "dreadful trend", as the government considers strengthening police powers to search people for knives.
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analysis:He is one of the West Coast Eagles most loyal servants, but Andrew Gaff has been made a scapegoat by fans
As Andrew Gaff prepares for his first stint in the WAFL since 2011, after a career-worst performance, he is staring down the barrel of his football mortality.
As first antenna is installed on groundbreaking 'time machine' telescope, traditional owners welcome project
By Tabarak Al Jrood, Phoebe Pin, and Greig Johnston
As the first antenna is installed on the world's largest radio telescope in outback Western Australia, traditional elders say the $3 billion project brings hope for more opportunities in the desert region.
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analysis:Should an 18-year-old kid who hasn't played an AFL game be subject to this level of exposure?
With local media in a frenzy over the West Coast Eagles top draft pick Harley Reid, Greig Johnston examines whether constant scrutiny of an 18-year-old yet to play a game is fair.
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Expert says you're 'far more likely' to die today than win Australia's largest ever lotto jackpot
By Kenith Png, Andrea Mayes, and Greig Johnston
Australians are readying for the country's biggest-ever lotto jackpot, but the astronomical odds of winning have prompted experts to issue warnings to people dreaming of striking it rich.
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'Freak storm' blamed for massive power, water blackouts in WA with massive towers 'crumpled like tin foil'
By Greig Johnston, Emily JB Smith, David Weber, and Cason Ho
Power is starting to return to Kalgoorlie-Boulder after a summer storm toppled massive transmission towers, causing extended outages to the city's water, fuel, internet and phone services.
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'A hell of a lot' of fires: WA’s bushfire season arrives up to two months early
Firefighting services across WA are being stretched to the limit with dozens of blazes burning already, in a bushfire season the emergency services commissioner says is up to eight weeks ahead of schedule.
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'Everyone's really ready': Matildas prepare for Philippines as Sam Kerr reveals extent of injury fight
Sam Kerr and the Matildas prepare for the challenge of the Philippines in Perth on Sunday, with the superstar revealing why it's taken her so long to return to full health.
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Western Australians learn of Voice referendum defeat while waiting in line to vote
By Greig Johnston, Daryna Zadvirna, Kenith Png and staff
Western Australians were still lining up to cast their votes for more than an hour and a half after the national result was known – here’s how that played out.
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WA Institute of Sport to get new CEO after departure of Steve Lawrence following board resignation
The Western Australian Institute of Sport will part ways with CEO Steve Lawrence, who has been in the role for 22 years.