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More Australians report feeling lonely. This WA program is trialling a new idea to help
If we are serious about improving health outcomes and reducing pressure on our health system in Western Australia, we must start recognising community connection as a form of care.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by out-of-control car in North Beach
The man in his 60s was struck by a second car that mounted the footpath and pushed him over a limestone wall and into bushes.
‘Destructive winds, heavy rain, tornadoes’: Monster storm bearing down on WA
Warnings have been issued for residents throughout the state as the weather amps up on Saturday evening.
WA state government cleared of any liability in landmark native title case
The court also ruled that the WA government will be able to retain the full benefit of the mining royalties collected from the Solomon Hub Project.
Why WA’s bowls clubs are fast becoming the trendy spot for under-30s
Perth’s youth reckon they have cracked the code for the perfect weekend sesh – and it’s at the local bowlo.
WA youth jail officer raped detainee, listened in on calls, human rights complaint claims
The complaint outlined three particularly harrowing stories from detainees across remand facilities, Banksia Hill, Hakea Prison and other locations in WA.
Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter isn’t necessarily a believer in the new coach bounce, but he knows Essendon will be playing with an invaluable “spike” in their AFL clash in Perth.
‘Once in five-year’ storm set to hit WA’s coast over long weekend
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning the “deep low” system will begin impacting west-facing towns as far north as Geraldton as of Saturday evening, before moving down the coast and smashing parts of Lancelin and heading towards the state’s south west.
Bad drivers could go back to school under plan to tackle WA’s soaring road toll
Police are bracing for another long weekend of double demerits, which came into effect on Friday and will be in place until midnight on Monday for WA Day.
Shell fires off $83 million lawsuit as messy clean-up row spills into WA’s Supreme Court
A messy legal battle between oil and gas giants over the clean-up bill for a decrepit floating oil production facility off Australia’s northern coast has spilled over into court. Again.
Former MP James Hayward sues WA government after upper house disqualification
The former upper house MP was jailed after being convicted of indecent dealing, but appealed his charges, which were ultimately dropped.
Charges dropped for Perth mum accused of stealing son’s Dreamworld tragedy compensation
Michelle Hanson and her 16-year-old son were in the raft behind the one that flipped at the Gold Coast theme park, leading to the deaths of four people.
WA minister labels City of Perth issues as Zempilas’ ‘legacy’
Member for Perth John Carey has described the ongoing issues plaguing the City of Perth as the “legacy” of opposition leader Basil Zempilas.
Young woman killed in regional WA car crash identified
The driver killed in a crash in WA’s Wheatbelt at the weekend has been identified as a Welsh woman who had moved to Australia on a working holiday visa with her boyfriend.
WA government steps in to pave way for Mount Hospital takeover
Bethesda Health Care will take over operation of Mount Hospital in Perth’s CBD under a deal brokered by the WA government.
Brisbane might be hurting, but top-placed Dockers are taking nothing for granted
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has brushed off Brisbane’s flop against GWS, labelling it an anomaly ahead of Saturday’s clash with the defending premiers at the Gabba.
WA news LIVE: Wet weather lashes Perth, plays havoc on morning traffic
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This Perth runner was inspired by Nedd Brockmann – now he wants to break his record
Chad Aziz wants to become the youngest person to run from Perth to Sydney.
Extra perks voted down in first meeting after Perth council put ‘on notice’
Councillors voted against a policy that would allow extra travel and accommodation perks, originally recommended by a committee that included the lord mayor and his deputy.

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