The big problem in Perth is Channel 2 (ABC) 7 9 and 10 are all chasing non existing stories to fill space on the evening news.
So it's fires and car accidents etc.
Perth is the most remote city on the planet. Not much happens but Parkinsons law says work expands to fill time.
In my days there West Coast pretty much had the chopper trade wrapped up and Colin and Gt Northern Helicopters could not compete even though they had the ABC and Channel 10 contracts.
I did my test with the chief pilot of Channel 7 in 1990. Anyone know where he is now?