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WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch says young offenders need more support before police become involved
2 months, 3 weeks ago

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch says young offenders need more support before police become involved

ABC  

WA's police commissioner has called for greater supports to help break the cycle of juvenile offending, saying it should not be his officers responding to many incidents of youth crime. "We have seen a significant investment from government, particularly up north, for police to take disadvantaged or at risk children to locations where a responsible adult is, and that's a …

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WA Government touts Perth Convention Centre upgrade pitch, reshaping the city's waterfront
11 months, 1 week ago

WA Government touts Perth Convention Centre upgrade pitch, reshaping the city's waterfront

ABC  

Perth's CBD waterfront would be transformed by an ambitious pitch to revamp the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, opening it up to the Swan River. "It's clear WA needs a new convention centre, an upgraded convention centre to compete with other states and draw in tourists into WA," she said. Upgrade long sought after Tourism Council of Western Australia chief …

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Western Australian blanket public sector wage policy dismantled, individual union negotiations reinstated
1 year ago

Western Australian blanket public sector wage policy dismantled, individual union negotiations reinstated

ABC  

The WA government has abandoned its blanket, public sector-wide wages policy, instead opting to return to individual negotiations with unions. Key points: WA will move away from blanket wage increases in the public sector Premier Roger Cook said the move will allow more flexibility in negotiations He said it will allow for "fair but financially sustainable" increases In recent years …

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WA government frustrated with Kimberley magistrate's acquittal of 10yo child involved in Kununurra police car chase leaves
1 year ago

WA government frustrated with Kimberley magistrate's acquittal of 10yo child involved in Kununurra police car chase leaves

ABC  

The WA government has expressed frustration after a magistrate acquitted a 10-year-old boy, who tried to ram a police car in a stolen vehicle, because the child did not grasp the severity of his offending. Key points: The boy led police on a dangerous chase through a residential area At one time he drove at a police car, forcing it …

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Victoria Park MP Hannah Beazley to replace Bill Johnston in WA cabinet reshuffle
1 year ago

Victoria Park MP Hannah Beazley to replace Bill Johnston in WA cabinet reshuffle

ABC  

It took Hannah Beazley four attempts and eight years to follow her family's well-worn path into politics, but her rise through the ranks since has been far quicker, with the first-term MP on Thursday promoted to state cabinet. Despite Labor's internal workings effectively giving the cabinet seat to Ms Beazley after the right faction met on Monday afternoon, it had …

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WA's Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Bill Johnston resigns from state parliament
1 year ago

WA's Mines, Petroleum and Energy Minister Bill Johnston resigns from state parliament

ABC  

Western Australia's Energy Minister Bill Johnston has announced he is stepping down from cabinet next week and will not seek re-election in the 2025 state election. Key points: Bill Johnston has announced his resignation from Roger Cook's cabinet He will serve as the member for Cannington until the 2025 election Premier Cook described him as a "giant of the Labor …

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Corrective Services commissioner stood down amid investigation into Unit 18 death of Cleveland Dodd
1 year, 1 month ago

Corrective Services commissioner stood down amid investigation into Unit 18 death of Cleveland Dodd

ABC  

The WA government has replaced the Commissioner of Corrective Services and suspended a staff member in the wake of the state's first recorded death in youth detention. Key points: Brad Royce is the new Corrective Services commissioner He replaces Mike Reynolds who's been stood down Paul Papalia says a new facility will be built for 'challenging' juveniles WARNING: This story …

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Western Australians turn out in droves to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament
1 year, 2 months ago

Western Australians turn out in droves to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Western Australia has become the last state to reject the Voice to Parliament, with polls closing more than an hour and a half after victory was already declared for the No vote nationally. Loading Instagram content Result called while voters wait in line People at a polling centre in the Perth coastal suburb of Scarborough learnt of the result while …

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How Mark McGowan pressured the EPA boss to remove WA's tough emissions targets in one brief phone call
1 year, 3 months ago

How Mark McGowan pressured the EPA boss to remove WA's tough emissions targets in one brief phone call

ABC  

Western Australia's former environmental protection chief has made the "extraordinary" claim that the previous premier Mark McGowan pressured him to withdraw tough new emissions guidelines. Key points: In 2019, the EPA wanted to introduce tough new emissions guidelines The decision triggered a backlash from Woodside and the state's mining lobby A single phone call from the WA premier led to …

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Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion
1 year, 6 months ago

Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

ABC  

WA Premier Mark McGowan has announced he is retiring from politics in a bombshell announcement. Key points: Mark McGowan will stand down by the end of the week He became leader of the WA Labor party in 2012 The premier says the job has left him "exhausted" In a press conference held with just 45 minutes' notice, Mr McGowan said …

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Perth Mint chief executive admits 'doping' controversy hurts reputation as WA opposition calls for royal commission
1 year, 9 months ago

Perth Mint chief executive admits 'doping' controversy hurts reputation as WA opposition calls for royal commission

ABC  

The head of the Perth Mint has acknowledged issues around gold it supplied to China were "damaging and unacceptable", as the state's opposition calls for a royal commission into the government-owned organisation. Key points: The Perth Mint sold diluted bullion to China and then covered it up The gold remained above the 99.99 per cent requirement But it exceeded the …

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'Walking on a Dream' the slogan for WA's latest international tourism advertising campaign
2 years, 3 months ago

'Walking on a Dream' the slogan for WA's latest international tourism advertising campaign

ABC  

"Walking on a Dream" will be the catchphrase for selling tourism in WA for at least the next five years after the state launched a new $15 million global campaign. Key points: The new campaign will see adverts shown in 11 countries and interstate WA is trying to rebuild its tourism industry after a tough two years Musician Luke Steele …

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WA unions warn of more industrial action as they reject McGowan government's latest wage offer
2 years, 4 months ago

WA unions warn of more industrial action as they reject McGowan government's latest wage offer

ABC  

Hundreds of public sector workers braved strong winds and rain to rally for better pay as unions denounced the state government's revised wage offer as a "one-off sugar hit". Key points: The WA government has offered a 3 per cent pay rise this year and next Unions say this does not offset rises in inflation and cost of living They …

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COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine mandates axed for most WA workers as businesses pick up the pieces

ABC  

Less than six months after WA's workplace vaccine mandates started applying to her business, Loren McMath is in two minds over their removal today. According to WA's Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson, that meant there was "little additional benefit to continuing to apply a vaccination mandate beyond a few workforces". "The workforce vaccination mandates have undoubtedly made a significant contribution …

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Ailing WA health system gets $252 million budget boost amid pressure on emergency departments
2 years, 7 months ago

Ailing WA health system gets $252 million budget boost amid pressure on emergency departments

ABC  

The WA government has vowed to spend $252 million trying to address issues in the state's struggling health system, as the Health Minister took aim at the Commonwealth for the "abject failure" to manage some patients. Key points: There is funding for 17 projects, with $74 million aimed at long-stay patients There is $55 million each for registered nurses in …

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Anthony Albanese campaigns in WA with Mark McGowan ahead of 2022 Federal election
2 years, 8 months ago

Anthony Albanese campaigns in WA with Mark McGowan ahead of 2022 Federal election

ABC  

A month after conflicting itineraries kept the WA Premier from appearing alongside his federal counterpart, the pair have fronted the cameras together in Perth. Key points: It's the first time the pair have appeared publicly together in two years They discussed GST revenue and WA's representation in federal parliament Mr Albanese will be campaigning in WA for the next few …

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WA's 50-year-old firearm laws set for overhaul to ensure safety and avoid use by criminals
2 years, 9 months ago

WA's 50-year-old firearm laws set for overhaul to ensure safety and avoid use by criminals

ABC  

The WA government is set to rewrite the state's outdated gun laws amid fears a growing number of firearms in the community could fall into the wrong hands. The minister said WA did not currently comply with the National Firearms Agreement, which he believed was Prime Minister John Howard's "pinnacle of achievement". Mr Fitzgerald said the government had "blindsided" responsible …

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Margaret River bushfire threatens properties as locals flee homes, but Yallingup fire downgraded
3 years ago

Margaret River bushfire threatens properties as locals flee homes, but Yallingup fire downgraded

ABC  

Milder conditions overnight have helped fire crews battling a massive fire that is threatening lives and properties and has razed more than 6,000 hectares of bushland in WA's most famous wine and surfing region. Key points: More than 150 firefighters are tackling the Margaret River blaze Authorities say there is "still a significant risk to the community" Properties on and …

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Mark McGowan accuses eastern states of failing to appreciate China at WA event
3 years, 2 months ago

Mark McGowan accuses eastern states of failing to appreciate China at WA event

ABC  

While political tensions between Beijing and Canberra were largely left aside, WA Premier Mark McGowan used an event with the state's top Chinese diplomat to lament the eastern states' failure to acknowledge China's contribution to Australia's economic success. Key points: Tensions between China and Australia rated little mention at an event in Perth The WA Premier said eastern states fail …

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Perth 'doomsday prepper' arrested with small arsenal of guns and ammo in suburban back shed
3 years, 6 months ago

Perth 'doomsday prepper' arrested with small arsenal of guns and ammo in suburban back shed

ABC  

Police have seized a small arsenal of firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition from the back shed of a suburban home in Perth. Key points: The 72-year-old man has been charged and will face court next month Police say it was not clear what the man was preparing for Among the ammunition was military grade.50 calibre rounds A 72-year-old …

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NSW records seven new local COVID-19 cases, as testing figures reach nearly 70,000
3 years, 11 months ago

NSW records seven new local COVID-19 cases, as testing figures reach nearly 70,000

ABC  

NSW has recorded seven new local COVID-19 cases as people continue to come forward in record numbers for testing. Key points: There were 69,809 tests reported to 8:00pm last night NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has urged people to avoid the Boxing Day sales over concerns about CBD transmission The Avalon cluster now stands at 108 cases NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian …

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Self isolation, quarantine, stay-at-home directions — what does each one mean for you?
4 years, 4 months ago

Self isolation, quarantine, stay-at-home directions — what does each one mean for you?

ABC  

Isolation, quarantine, stay-at-home directions — they can all mean similar things, but they aren't the same. Isolation is for people who have tested positive, are awaiting test results, have come into contact with a positive case or who are unwell and showing symptoms. If you're in isolation or in quarantine, you should: Sleep in a separate room and use a …

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