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12 August 2026

Temporary reprieve for town being swallowed by the ocean as WA government backs move to combat Lancelin beach erosion

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Temporary reprieve for town being swallowed by the ocean as WA government backs move to combat Lancelin beach erosion

After months of desperate pleas for help, a coastal town battling record erosion has finally secured a lifeline.

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