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WA girl's death 'disaster' in the making

An inquest into the death of Aishwarya Aswath has heard staff at Perth Children's Hospital were raising concerns about staffing months before the tragedy.

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Farmers invest in refurbishing FIFO accommodation for workforce amid statewide housing shortage

Farmers are investing millions to ensure workers have comfortable places to stay as WA continues to battle supply problems.

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Social services organisations in WA warn funding falling in real terms as demand surges

Western Australia's social services organisations say their work is on the line as funding fails to keep up with rising costs while demand surges.

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WA police officer gets bail after facing Geraldton Magistrates Court over child sex abuse charges

Police allege a 48-year-old policeman supplied alcohol to two 14-year-old girls before assaulting one of them.

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Former WA MP faces corruption charges

A former West Australian Liberal MP has been charged with attempting to hinder an investigation by the Corruption and Crime Commission.

AAP

WA targets vapes with misleading labels

More than 15,000 e-cigarettes have been seized from retailers in Western Australia as the state cracks down on their illegal sale.

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WA infrastructure advisory body floats per-kilometre charge to ease traffic pressure

The body charged with advising the state government on WA's long-term infrastructure needs believes a per-kilometre charge for motorists could be used to fund the state's roads while also reducing traffic congestion.

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Premier defends WA youth detainee shackles

Premier Mark McGowan says West Australian authorities had no choice but to shackle youth detainees being transferred to an adult prison.

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Aussie Daniel Weston and the rise of European Cricket Network, a sporting revolution sweeping the continent

Recent immigration has seen cricket-mad fans spread across Europe, giving rise to a new online broadcast network being run by an Aussie.

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World Athletics Champs organisers scrambling to fix visa issues

EUGENE, Oregon: Organisers of the World Athletics Championships were desperately trying to clear a visa issuing logjam that threatened to prevent around 100 athletes, coaches and officials from entering the United States for the competition, which starts on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Woman fears her teen grandson may die if transferred with other boys to WA adult prison

Noongar grandmother fears for boy’s safety if state government moves him from Banksia Hill juvenile centre to maximum security jail

The Guardian - AU

How the collapse of mental health service Within Australia unfolded in Gippsland

More than 400 clients and 61 staff members face an uncertain future when a Gippsland mental health support service closes its doors for the final time today.

ABC News

Outrage as WA youths moved to adult jail

Greens senator Dorinda Cox is among those criticising the West Australian government over its plans to shift a group of 20 youth detainees to an adult prison.

AAP

Compound event gets the Olympics push

World Archery proposes inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games

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World Archery proposes inclusion of indoor compound events for 2028 LA Olympics

NEW DELHI: World Archery (WA) on Friday announced it has pushed for the inclusion of indoor compound events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, a move, if accepted, could be a "game changer" for India, hoped High Performance Director of the sport in the country.

The Guardian - AU

Youpla funeral fund collapse leaves 31 Aboriginal families struggling to pay for burials

Exclusive: Community support groups call for accountability and justice, saying at least one family is collecting cans to help pay for a funeral

ABC News

South West Football League community AFL player calls for stronger on-field action against racist abuse

A WA footballer is leading calls for stronger penalties and umpire powers to stop on-field racial abuse after he was vilified by the opposition during a match in Bunbury.

AAP

Shaun Marsh to kick on at WA at age 38

Veteran batsman Shaun Marsh is one step closer to playing as a 40-year-old after signing a one-year contract extension with Western Australia.

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AAP

Elliot Yeo latest Eagle to enter protocols

West Coast's depleted list has taken another hit after midfielder Elliot Yeo was forced to enter the AFL's health and safety protocols.

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Eagles fume over players' nightclub visit

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says he's furious that some Eagles players have gone to a local nightclub in the midst of WA's COVID-19 spike.

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Becker wins WA Open in titanic tussle

Young amateur Hayden Hopewell went within a whisker of retaining his WA Open title on his home course before Braden Becker triumphed by one shot.

AAP

Locals leap to the fore at WA Open

WA's Braden Becker has a four-shot lead in the WA Open at Royal Fremantle, where amateur Hayden Hopewell is third after a course-record 63 on his home track.

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Midwest residents still rebuilding one year after tropical Cyclone Seroja devastated the region

Despite record government funding, hundreds of Western Australia's Midwest and Wheatbelt residents are still trying to put their lives back together after last year's devastating tropical Cyclone Seroja destroyed homes and livelihoods.

AAP

WA unmoved on masks as COVID-19 cases drop

Western Australia's premier has declined to say when face mask mandates will be removed as COVID-19 case numbers continue to steadily decline in the state.

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WA claim long-awaited Shield title

Western Australia are Sheffield Shield champions for the first time since 1999 after the final in Perth against Victoria ended in a draw.

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