THE use of drones to patrol sand dunes in Two Rocks and a video about Crystal Cave in Yanchep National Park were some of the most viewed stories on Yanchep News Online in 2024.

In Wanneroo rangers and WA police use drones to patrol Two Rocks dunes, on October 28 Yanchep News Online reported that WA Police had been assisting and would continue to assist in conducting proactive patrols in Two Rocks using a police-issued drone.

Crystal Cave in Yanchep National Park is about what visitors to the cave can expect to see on a guided tour along with the cave’s dependence on groundwater from the Gnangara mound.

Although only published on December 13, the story and the accompanying video have been well-received by readers.

In the lead-up to the opening of the Yanchep line on July 14, Yanchep line station-access maps released which included graphics showing the roads to take to Yanchep, Eglinton and Alkimos stations, proved popular.

Another story resonating with readers was Two divers die including one off Two Rocks – the deaths of the two divers in separate incidents on December 14 led water police to urge divers and other people involved in water-based recreational activities to take extra precautions.

Crime-related stories in 2024 included WA Police urgent appeal for information on October 29 after police said a man had abandoned his vehicle on Wanneroo Rd-Nowergup Rd a short time after they approached him.

Call for information after Yanchep fight on December 15 reported major crime detectives were investigating reports of several people fighting in Capilano Ave which police believed could be connected to the death of a 28-year-old man on December 14.

Man charged with murder over Yanchep death on December 23 reported that a northern suburbs man was due in the Joondalup Magistrates on December 23.

In one of the deadliest year’s on WA’s roads since 2016 fatal accidents in Yanchep and Gingin and surrounding areas have contributed to the state’s road toll.

One of those stories Call for information after fatal Alkimos crash reported on a crash on Romeo Rd in March where a 42-year-old male motorcycle rider sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

• In coming days Yanchep News Online will continue this look back at important stories in 2024 in Yanchep and Gingin and surrounding areas.