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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Free RSV immunisations planned for WA babies in bid to prevent 700 hospitalisations each year

ABC

In short: A free immunisation program to protect young babies and those at risk from RSV has been announced by the WA government. A free immunisation program to protect young babies and those at risk from RSV has been announced by the WA government. Respiratory syncytial virus results in around 1,000 babies being admitted to hospital in WA every year, …

Hospital Immunisation Free Months Program Babies Increased Risk

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 …

Children Car Child Case Kimberley Abc Boy

1 year, 1 month ago

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

ABC

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 …

Train Road Johnson Bus Buses Line Rail

1 year, 7 months ago

Another class action launched against WA government over treatment of Banksia Hill detainees

ABC

The WA government is facing a fresh lawsuit in the Federal Court over its alleged unlawful treatment of juvenile detainees at a controversial unit in the adult Casuarina Prison. Key points: Three lawsuits have been launched over Banksia Hill in less than eight months The latest concerns treatment of detainees at Unit 18 at Casuarina Prison It is being led …

Prison Hill Class Action Levitt Detainees Adult Launched

1 year, 7 months ago

WA government extends Target 120 to 2025, but still no service in crime-plagued Halls Creek

ABC

As the West Australian government talks up funding for an at-risk youth program, delays persist in rolling out the initiative to towns battling high youth crime rates. Key points: Extra funding extends Target 120 to mid-2025 at locations across WA The state government points towards success in working with at-risk children and families in Kununurra Towns battling high youth crime …

Youth Children Target Kimberley Program Programs Towns

2 years, 1 month ago

WA government facing intervention calls before embattled coal miners drag power system down

ABC

One of Australia's most prominent energy investors has called on the West Australian government to intervene in the state's beleaguered coal industry before it collapses and the lights go out. Key points: Indian-owned Griffin Coal was tipped into receivership with debts of almost $1.5 billion Chinese-owned Premier Coal has been hit by a series of setbacks and declining output Coal …

Energy Financial Indian Power State Chinese Premier

2 years, 2 months ago

Nurses union rejects latest pay offer from WA government including staff-to-patient ratios

ABC

The Australian Nursing Federation has rejected an offer on pay and conditions from the WA government, but has made a last-minute decision to hold off on whether to begin industrial action. Key points: The union says the latest offer will bring no relief to excessive workloads Members will be polled overnight on whether to go ahead with industrial action The …

Health Union Industrial Offer Keane Bourke Industrial Action Three Years

2 years, 3 months ago

Fresh public sector pay offer on the table from WA government in bid to end wage dispute

ABC

The WA government has been forced to make an improved wages offer for public sector workers for the third time in less than a year after intense pressure from unions. Key points: Lower-paid workers will benefit the most from the revised offer Unions rejected the last offer without taking it to members for a vote Public sector workers got a …

Action Workers Pay Wages Table Public Offer

2 years, 6 months ago

Desalination plant to be built in Alkimos as WA government announces plans to slash emissions by 80 per cent

ABC

The WA government has pledged to slash its emissions by 80 per cent by 2030, while announcing details for the state's third desalination plant. Key points: The WA government will invest $3.8 billion in renewable energy A new desalination plant at Alkimos is set to open in 2028 Green groups say the government should not approve new gas plants The …

Energy Renewable Energy Emissions State Set Western Australia 80 Per Cent

4 years, 4 months ago

Liquidation of Alan Bond's Bell Group ends after nearly three decades with WA Government among winners

ABC

After almost three decades, Australia's longest-running legal saga is at an end, after the West Australian Supreme Court approved the final distribution of funds to creditors of Alan Bond's Bell Group. Key points: Bell Group, bought by businessman Alan Bond, collapsed in 1991 The WA Government held a large stake in Bell Group Banks were found liable in a 2008 …

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