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Regional parents call for disability education support for WA children
1 month, 1 week ago

Regional parents call for disability education support for WA children

ABC  

For a year, Nicole Dowers and her son Cooper did a weekly 360-kilometre round trip from their small town in Western Australia's Midwest so he could attend the only special education school north of Perth. Holland Street School is one of two dedicated WA Education Support Schools outside of Perth. Ms Dowers said education support schools were designed and funded …

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Mechanical issue on Qantas flight from Perth to north WA left passengers 'terrified'
2 months ago

Mechanical issue on Qantas flight from Perth to north WA left passengers 'terrified'

ABC  

Passengers onboard a flight from Perth to a northern West Australian town say they messaged loved ones "terrified" after being told to prepare for an emergency landing on Monday. In a statement, Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation said the flight was diverted due to a mechanical issue with the autoflight system. "We are now undertaking a thorough investigation to determine the …

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World's biggest tractor sculpture unveiled as new Midwest WA icon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

World's biggest tractor sculpture unveiled as new Midwest WA icon

ABC  

In a town of 400 people, one pub, one restaurant and one grocery store, there now stands the world's biggest tractor. Marking a farming region's history Bob Lukins was a founding member of the WA Vintage Tractor and Machinery Association, and spearheaded the idea to build the giant replica nearly three decades ago. Mr Lukins said building the Big Tractor …

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Gaming space The Zone helps neurodiverse, autistic, ADHD gamers build friendships
4 months ago

Gaming space The Zone helps neurodiverse, autistic, ADHD gamers build friendships

ABC  

Alicia Kimberley has always struggled to find things for her nine-year-old son Corbin to do. "It went from once a week to twice a week because we've seen how much he's loved and thrived being a part of it," she said. "Quite often they'll come in very shy, hiding behind mum's legs, not sure of what to do," she said. …

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Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West
1 year, 1 month ago

Perth weather outlook sees heatwave warning issued for city and parts of WA's South West

ABC  

Perth and much of southern WA are in the grip of a severe heatwave, in what is expected to be one of the harshest November hot spells on record. Key points: Perth is in the grip of an unusual November "severe" heatwave Temperatures are tipped to hit the high 30s for the next five days Some relief is predicted to …

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Critically ill COVID patients in regional WA to be sent to Perth for treatment
2 years, 11 months ago

Critically ill COVID patients in regional WA to be sent to Perth for treatment

ABC  

The WA Country Health Service says regional COVID patients who become critically ill and need to be placed on ventilators will be transferred to Perth for treatment. Key points: The WA Country Health Service says regional hospitals are "prepared" for a COVID outbreak Critical patients in the regions will be treated in Perth Air purifiers will be used in regional …

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COVID breach at Geraldton Hospital where COVID-infected crew member from MV Emerald Indah treated
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID breach at Geraldton Hospital where COVID-infected crew member from MV Emerald Indah treated

ABC  

A staff member is in isolation and dozens of patients and other staff are required to get COVID tests following a breach of protocol at Geraldton Hospital where an infected crew member from a bulk carrier was being treated, health authorities have revealed. Key points: The infected crew member was in the ED for up to three hours The infected …

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WA COVID post-lockdown restrictions to be eased at midnight after WA records no new cases
3 years, 5 months ago

WA COVID post-lockdown restrictions to be eased at midnight after WA records no new cases

ABC  

Restrictions will be eased further in the Perth and Peel regions at midnight after Western Australia recorded no new COVID-19 cases on the third day following the end of a snap lockdown. WA Premier Mark McGowan said Perth and Peel would transition to relaxed restrictions ahead of schedule from midnight following three days of mandatory masks and limits on venue …

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