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Former soldier levels allegations of sexual abuse by Department of Defence staff

An Australian Army veteran, who alleges she was sexually assaulted twice while serving, blasts the response from the Department of Defence at the time.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

How will WA's vast landscape and wide array of Indigenous viewpoints affect how it votes in Voice referendum?

A former state premier says the Voice referendum is a risk "we don't need to take". How will Western Australia's unique landscape and entrenched Indigenous disadvantage affect how it votes?

ABC News · Mar 23, 2023

High demand for Perth driving test dates as students pay to skip the queue

The head of Western Australia's Department of Transport has strongly criticised the "unfair" practice of bulk booking and "reselling" driving test appointments.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Talkback caller finds unexpected help after telling story of living in her car

After a few weeks of living in her car due to losing her rental housing, Moss decided to call in to ABC Radio, just for someone to talk to. She found a community keen to offer help.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

Funding changes to NDIS behind closure of Activ worksites as families left 'devastated' by decision

Activ says National Disability Insurance Scheme funding changes are forcing it to shut seven WA worksites employing hundreds of people with disabilities, leaving families "devastated" by the closures.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Fremantle Arts Centre director calls for stories to explore history of former lunatic asylum

The imposing hallways and dark staircases of the Fremantle Arts Centre building have long sparked the curiosity of the public, including claims it is haunted and stories of paranormal experiences.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

Affordable housing in Perth being held back by parking requirements, planners say

Ditching double garages and easing minimum parking requirements could unlock more low-cost homes in Perth's desirable areas, planners say.

ABC News · May 1, 2022

Prescribed burning near Perth 'critical' to lower bushfire risk but many feel smoke health effects

As state and private landowners take advantage of mild autumn conditions to conduct controlled burns, public health experts warn of the risks posed by smoke and the need to protect lungs.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

St John WA struggling to meet demand as COVID cases place health system under pressure

Western Australia's ambulance service is forced to dispatch less experienced staff to respond to call-outs as the pandemic places increasing pressure on the health system, prompting the Health Minister to question St John's approach.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Loose building standards let homes overheat in summer, stay cold in winter, passive house advocate says

When Carlos Acuna moved to Perth from Seattle, he was surprised by how inefficient it was to cool and heat Australian houses, so using passive house technology he built his family a more comfortable home.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022