WA miners see off more dirt than ever despite COVID-19 pandemic
According to figures released on Thursday, the Pilbara Ports Authority saw off 717.2 million tonnes of product in the 2019-20 financial year, an increase of 19.9 million tonnes.
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Victorian FIFO workers barred as WA doubles down on border closure to preserve ‘safe haven’
Western Australia will lock down its border even further to Victoria from midnight tonight with Health Minister Roger Cook telling visitors from the virus-ridden state they’re “not welcome”.
Super Netball weighing up WA as potential relocation spot for Melbourne teams
The Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies will likely be relocated to NSW ahead of Super Netball’s August 1 start date, but Western Australia, as well as Queensland and South Australia, […]
WA’s wallet-fattening battery dream closer to reality with mini-factory plan
A new report has declared it could be feasible to make essential elements needed for lithium batteries in Western Australia.
WA bikie arrested after trip east for gang funeral
West Australian bikie Troy Mercanti has been arrested again after returning to WA from over east having allegedly attended a gang funeral, potentially breaching his post sentence supervision order.
Victorian exodus to NSW, WA and Gold Coast hubs looms
The Victorian clubs are all set for imminent extended stints in interstate hubs. Most Victorian clubs will exit the state after this round with only two games likely in Victoria […]
Social housing with zero running costs: Is this WA’s boldest COVID-19 jobs plan?
The Commonwealth may focus on the gas industry as an economic lifeline, but we in the west could take a new path, says a group advising the state government.
Dusty out, O’Meara in as Baker given WA quarantine exemption
Richmond champion Dustin Martin has been forced out of the Tigers side to play Hawthorn after suffering bruised ribs last week.
WA storm further delays sheep ship’s departure from Fremantle
Stormy weather in Perth will further delay a shipment of about 35,000 sheep bound for the Middle East after a COVID-19 outbreak caused the first setback.
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Warakurna in WA has the only Indigenous staffed and run police station in the state.
‘Shocking double standards’: WA health minister’s wife to attend anti-racism rally despite lockdown
The WA Labor government is being accused of “shocking double standards” after Health Minister Roger Cook said his wife Carly Lane was planning to represent him at an anti-racism rally […]
Queensland, Tasmania intervene in Palmer’s challenge to WA border closures
Queensland and Tasmania have intervened in businessman and former politician Clive Palmer’s High Court challenge to Western Australia’s border restrictions.
Drug developed by University of WA company to be used in global trial
A drug developed by the University of Western Australia’s spinout company Dimerix will be used in a global trial to treat patients with respiratory distress.
Rio Tinto feels more heat on cave blast as investor pressure rises
One of Rio Tinto’s largest shareholders says the miner’s destruction of an ancient site in WA calls into question its commitment to doing what is right, not just what is […]
Minister flags law review after Rio blows up 46,000-yr-old Aboriginal site
The caves in WA are the only inland site in Australia to showing evidence of continual human occupation through the last Ice Age.
Boy, 12, charged over death of girl in WA ute rollover
A 12-year-old boy has been charged over the death of a girl thrown from the tray of the ute he was driving in far north Western Australia.
Super Saturday salute looms with WA hospitality players back in the game
WA’s small bar and restaurant players can resume their bustling trade from June 6 along with clubs, pubs and hotels.
Ship with dark past might solve WA’s stranded sheep problem: MacTiernan
Footage of animals dying aboard the ship led to a major overhaul in the way the country deals with live exports. But it’s still sailing, albeit under a new name.
Big Bang missing matter finally found in WA breakthrough needed to better map our universe
After almost 30 years of searching the universe, astronomers using WA’s state-of-the-art telescope have finally solved the mystery of “missing matter” tracing back to the Big Bang.
WA storm LIVE: Hundreds of calls for help and thousands lose power around the state
About 30,000 Western Power customers across the state have been affected by power outages and problems caused by the storm so far, with the service provider already receiving more than […]
No new COVID-19 cases for WA after Premier Mark McGowan forced to defend border stance
WA has had another day of zero new cases of COVID-19 overnight as Premier Mark McGowan continues to vividly defend his decision to keep borders to the rest of Australia […]
Clive Palmer to challenge WA border closures in High Court after exemption application denied
Clive Palmer said the closures breached Section 92 of the Constitution which states trade, commerce, and intercourse among the states shall be absolutely free.
Dangerous and rare autumn storm headed for WA coast on Sunday
BOM’s Neil Bennett said a similar event to this one occurred in June 2012, and resulted in more than 600 calls for assistance and 170,000 homes without power.
China’s consul-general to WA ‘moves to Beijing’, according to social media post
China’s consul-general to WA Dong Zhihua has “moved to Beijing”, according to a social media post that appeared in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Lifeline calls for mental health support in WA up 51pc in time of ‘anxiety and despair’
More West Australians experiencing a ‘personal crisis’ than ever before have reached out for suicide prevention and mental health support services during isolation due to COVID-19.
‘We’ve got the measuring tape out’: WA pubs, restaurants gear up for business with pandemic-busting measures
“We’ve got the measuring tape out, we’ve got everything ready to go for the social distancing,” Pink Duck Beach Bar and Bistro operator Courtney Pink says.
McGowan slips the boot in again as AFL hub snub leaves WA clubs off course
WA Premier Mark McGowan has again lambasted Victorian AFL clubs for not wanting to hub in the state to help restart the season.
‘Call Western Australia home’: Campaign to lure high-paid east coast workers
With another day of no new COVID-19 cases, the state government fixed its sights on a new goal: for iron ore companies to move workers and recruitment to WA.
‘Overt sadistic rapist’ responsible for brutal prison attacks dies in WA jail
A notorious rapist serving a life jail term has died at Casuarina Maximum Security Prison despite efforts to revive him before taking him to hospital in the early hours of […]
‘Violence, disrespectful behaviour not on’ in WA schools but sadly a reality: Education Department
Violence in West Australian schools is not tolerated but is sadly something principals, teachers and other school staff are having to deal with, says Education Department Director General Lisa Rodgers.