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Former navy clearance divers suffering mysterious brain injuries years after service
3 months, 1 week ago

Former navy clearance divers suffering mysterious brain injuries years after service

ABC  

Warning: This article contains references to mental health, suicide and family violence. "I've come very close to pulling someone out the window of their car … driving to work one day," the former navy clearance diver said. "Stuff doesn't add up," said Denise Goldsworthy, chair of the Navy Clearance Divers Trust, a trust fund dedicated to providing relief to current …

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WA Student Assistance Payment deadline passes with thousands of families missing out on free money
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WA Student Assistance Payment deadline passes with thousands of families missing out on free money

ABC  

Who would pass up free money during a cost-of-living crisis? As of Monday, roughly 142,000 families had not cashed in on the WA government's Student Assistant Payment — a cost-of-living relief measure open to all parents and carers with school-age children. WA Education Minister Tony Buti says if three quarters of eligible families claimed it would be an "outstanding" result. …

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Farmers are fighting back on the ban of live sheep exports
6 months ago

Farmers are fighting back on the ban of live sheep exports

ABC  

CASON HO, REPORTER: This is one of the final frontiers for farmers trying to keep the live sheep export industry. Late last week farmers lined about three kilometres of road here in Muresk, in regional Western Australia where a parliamentary inquiry was examining the Federal Government's decision to ban live sheep exports by sea by 2028. CASON HO: Live exports …

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Disruptions flagged for 83 WA public schools as teachers strike in latest pay rise bid
8 months ago

Disruptions flagged for 83 WA public schools as teachers strike in latest pay rise bid

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A planned half-day teachers strike across WA looks set to up-end plans for parents and employers on Tuesday, when thousands of teachers are expected to walk off the job until lunchtime. Premier Roger Cook said there was "no reason" teachers should stop working on Tuesday, describing the stop-work action as "regrettable and unnecessary". Department of Education director-general Lisa Rodgers said …

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These Exmouth sweethearts wouldn't let ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln ruin their big day
10 months ago

These Exmouth sweethearts wouldn't let ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln ruin their big day

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As locals in Western Australia's north bunkered down for gale force winds and torrential rain, one couple managed to pull off a cyclone wedding that had been more than 40 years in the making. "We thought coming back to Exmouth for a wedding was just appropriate … we're childhood sweethearts," Ms McMillen said. On a small grass patch by a …

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to impact northern WA as a much weaker weather system
10 months ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to impact northern WA as a much weaker weather system

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In short: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is now unlikely to intensify into a cyclone. A severe weather warning remains in place, with ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to cross the Gascoyne coast between Coral Bay and Cape Cuvier overnight. The Bureau of Meteorology had previously forecast that the remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln would intensify to cyclone strength over sea, but then …

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North west WA residents urged to prepare homes as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to re-intensify
10 months ago

North west WA residents urged to prepare homes as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln expected to re-intensify

ABC  

In short: A blue alert has been issued for people from Roebourne to the Ningaloo coast in WA as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln moves west. A blue alert has been issued for people from Roebourne to the Ningaloo coast in WA as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln moves west. Currently north of Derby off the Kimberley coast, ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln is expected to …

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Perth's Armadale/Thornlie rail line closure is underway. Here's what you need to know about getting around
1 year, 1 month ago

Perth's Armadale/Thornlie rail line closure is underway. Here's what you need to know about getting around

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Major construction work across Perth's south-east rail and road networks has begun, with the daily commutes of about 10,000 passengers set to be affected for up to 18 months. With train services between Armadale/Thornlie and Victoria Park stations not running during this partial closure, existing bus services will be supported by seven new routes, and five "enhanced" routes. "Roads will …

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Indigenous Voice to Parliament rallies draw big numbers across Australia
1 year, 3 months ago

Indigenous Voice to Parliament rallies draw big numbers across Australia

ABC  

Quick Read In short: Yes campaign marches have taken place across Australia in support of a constitutionally-enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament. Yes campaign marches have taken place across Australia in support of a constitutionally-enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament. Sydney Walk for Yes rally attendee, Indigenous man Phil Hope. "There's a lot of negativity going around in the media …

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The 'Voices' that already exist: Aboriginal executives explain how First Nations advisory works
1 year, 5 months ago

The 'Voices' that already exist: Aboriginal executives explain how First Nations advisory works

ABC  

Every day at work, Noongar elder Robyn Collard is asked to weigh in on issues concerning Indigenous Australians. Key points: Prominent Perth community organisations have Aboriginal advisory roles They say their roles are an example of how the Voice would work Official Yes and No cases were published earlier this week She's an executive at Wanslea — a non-government organisation …

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Sensory overload can send your brain into fight or flight, even during simple things like a haircut
1 year, 6 months ago

Sensory overload can send your brain into fight or flight, even during simple things like a haircut

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Something as common as a haircut shouldn't be an overwhelming sensory experience. Key points: Sensory overload can cause the brain to 'fight, flight, or freeze' It's a common symptom of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD There are calls for better recognition and disability access in hair salons But the feeling of hands running through hair, clippers buzzing, and music blaring …

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How Margaret Hawke came to murder her children in the rich export hub of Port Hedland in WA's north
1 year, 7 months ago

How Margaret Hawke came to murder her children in the rich export hub of Port Hedland in WA's north

ABC  

As an inferno engulfed a home on the main street of a dusty port town in WA's north, a woman walked out the front door. Hawke and her children lived in Port Hedland, home to the world's biggest bulk export port. Justice Lundberg said Hawke started life with "significant disadvantages". "Their pain and suffering from being attacked by their own …

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Tropical Cyclone Ilsa leaves Pilbara station owners picking up the pieces
1 year, 8 months ago

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa leaves Pilbara station owners picking up the pieces

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Pastoralists in Western Australia's Pilbara region are picking up the pieces after Ex Tropical Cyclone Ilsa left a trail of "total destruction and devastation" in its path. Key points: Stations in the storm's path suffered significant infrastructure damage Stock losses appear limited after initial assessments Some pastoralists avoided severe damage but but received late season rainfall The category five system …

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Pardoo Roadhouse bears brunt of Ilsa on WA's Kimberley-Pilbara coast, with the severe tropical cyclone now downgraded
1 year, 8 months ago

Pardoo Roadhouse bears brunt of Ilsa on WA's Kimberley-Pilbara coast, with the severe tropical cyclone now downgraded

ABC  

Pardoo Roadhouse in Western Australia's Pilbara was "wiped out" by the now former tropical cyclone Ilsa, with one of the owners saying he feels "lucky to be alive" after the category five system barrelled over the region early on Friday morning. Key points: Pardoo Roadhouse co-owner Will Batth says Ilsa was "four hours of hell" The cyclone has been now …

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Criminal turns new leaf after being diagnosed with neurodisability, calls for better screening in prisons
1 year, 9 months ago

Criminal turns new leaf after being diagnosed with neurodisability, calls for better screening in prisons

ABC  

Cheerful grins in old scrapbook photo albums show a happy facade, masking the hardships Julie Taylor endured while raising a family on her own. "What's happened in the past doesn't sad me, but what saddens me is the fact that we can change what's happening with those young people around us today," Geoffrey said. Loading YouTube content Disability screening under …

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Fiona Stanley and advocates urge for inquiry, greater Indigenous involvement in rehabilitation in juvenile detention
2 years ago

Fiona Stanley and advocates urge for inquiry, greater Indigenous involvement in rehabilitation in juvenile detention

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Former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley says she's disappointed by a meeting with the premier last week about problems within the youth justice system, and is calling for greater involvement of Aboriginal Australians in rehabilitation processes. Invited to last week's meeting at the "eleventh hour", Mr Morrison said attendees were only told about the government's $63 million injection the …

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Nurses feel 'let down' after union boss indicates acceptance of wages deal
2 years, 1 month ago

Nurses feel 'let down' after union boss indicates acceptance of wages deal

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Tensions are rising amongst members of WA's nursing union after chief executive Mark Olson agreed to call off strike action and accept the state government's latest offer on pay and conditions. Key points: Nurses say they feel 'let down' after strike action was called off They are being offered a 3 per cent annual pay rise Union members will vote …

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Pregnant mothers turned away from Perth hospitals amid health worker shortage
2 years, 3 months ago

Pregnant mothers turned away from Perth hospitals amid health worker shortage

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There was no room in the labour ward of a Perth hospital when San-Mari Andrea Krugel turned up after feeling contractions. "It's like a birth centre, a midwife-led unit where they've got all the life saving equipment … it just means you don't have caesarean section facilities and doctor input," she said. "WA hospitals work together to ensure all birthing …

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Rising cost of living sees more West Australians rely on donations and spiral into debt
2 years, 8 months ago

Rising cost of living sees more West Australians rely on donations and spiral into debt

ABC  

Julie Williams lost her job in January just as supply shortages hit West Australian supermarkets and fuel prices started climbing to record highs. "There's definitely been an increase in new clients coming in that haven't previously needed help," she said. But with the cost of living on the rise, St Vincent de Paul Society's financial counselling services manager Suzanne Long …

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