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2 months, 3 weeks ago

York landfill proposal inches closer to approval despite community fight

ABC

Residents in Western Australia's Wheatbelt say they are disappointed a landfill — largely set to hold waste from the Perth metropolitan area — has moved a step closer to approval. WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby has now reviewed those appeals, dismissing 53 as invalid but accepting others, and conceding that stronger environmental regulations needed to be put in place for …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Colours of Palestinian flag fly over streets in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth as thousands attend rallies

ABC

Thousands of people have taken part in pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Key points: NSW Police said an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people attended the rally The event saw protesters march from Sydney's Town Hall to Belmore Park Rallies were also held in Brisbane and Perth In Sydney, attendees stretched from the steps of Town Hall along the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

The 'elephant in the room' of racism in Australia's aged care homes

ABC

On his first day working in aged care, Pratik Sigdel was told by a resident to go back to where he came from. The federal government's 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census Report showed 35 per cent of direct care workers in residential aged care identified as culturally and/or linguistically diverse, which is up 26 per cent from 2016. Government statistics …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Four men charged in relation to roofing scam which collected more than $640,000 from Melbourne residents

ABC

Victoria Police have arrested and charged four people who are accused of scamming Melbourne residents, as they allegedly attempted to escape the country undetected after the fact. Key points: Four men have been arrested and charged in relation to a roofing scam Police allege the scam netted more than $640,000 Police believe more than 20 Melbourne residents were affected by …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Call for mandatory COVID-19 face mask rules to be scrapped as Perth's CBD withers

ABC

COVID-19 restrictions may have been eased, but after almost a month of heightened restrictions, dozens of shops in Perth's city centre remain empty or shuttered, and crowds on the streets are thin. Key points: Many city employees are choosing to work from home New, softer restrictions are not tipped by some to make a big difference Some businesses say the …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Millions of Pfizer booster shots locked in as government plans to continue vaccinations into 2023

ABC

Pfizer will produce 85 million booster shots for Australia, with the first batch to arrive sometime next year. Key points: 60 million doses will be sent to Australia next year and 25 million doses are due to arrive in 2023 The PM says it will allow every Australian to have a booster shot Labor says priority should be placed on …

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4 years, 9 months ago

The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak leaves people with disabilities among the most at risk

ABC

Rayna Lamb has cerebral palsy and takes medication for a skin condition which suppresses her immune system. Key points: The disabled community is struggling to access protective equipment Daily care arrangements may be jeopardised if support workers get sick Special hours at supermarkets are too early for some vulnerable people "And I have a history of respiratory problems. Disability advocates …

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5 years, 10 months ago

Airbnb calls for 'light touch' rules on WA hosts, saying current regulations stifle tourism growth

ABC

Accommodation provider Airbnb is advocating for minimal regulation of most of the properties on its website, arguing a heavy-handed approach would act as a handbrake on tourism growth in Western Australia. Key points: A parliamentary committee is investigating short-stay accommodation in WA Tourism groups claim fewer regulations cost the economy millions of dollars Airbnb says a "heavy-handed" approach will stifle …

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5 years, 11 months ago

Fringe World Festival dubbed 'inaccessible' for wheelchairs as disability advocate left on stage

ABC

A disability advocate says she was forced to sit on the stage in her wheelchair next to a performer at Perth's Fringe World Festival because the show did not have proper disability access, despite being advertised as wheelchair-friendly. Key points: Samantha Connor says the show was not wheelchair accessible as advertised She says it is difficult for wheelchair users to …

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