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30kph speed limits on WA streets as government expands 'safe active streets' program

The WA government is set to drop the speed limit to 30kph on close to a dozen more streets in Perth and regional WA after seeing an increase in pedestrians and cyclists in areas where the speed limit has been lowered.

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Albanese says former PM owes apology to Australian people – as it happened

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Revelations of secret portfolios held by Scott Morrison have dominated headlines this week. What happened, when and who knew about it?

The former prime minister took on the health portfolio in secret in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, before appointing himself to four more ministries over the next year. Why did he do it and who knew?

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Megan Somerville, charged over alleged stabbing of two sons at Wingfield, has 'severe mental illness' according to sister

A mother charged over the alleged stabbing of her two young sons in Adelaide's north-west has "severe" and deteriorating mental illness, according to her sister.

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Barnaby Joyce says ‘nothing illegal done’ by former PM amid calls to resign – as it happened

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How the busiest bees in Sydney keep the Royal Botanic Gardens thriving

Sydney's famous gardens have their own native and European beehives for pollination.

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Dead Puppet Society geniuses work to bring characters the size of cars to life

What do you get when creative geniuses get hold of a laser cutter to create creatures the size of cars? It's a puppet show with no strings attached.

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Universities struggle to fill nursing courses despite healthcare worker shortage

Industry stakeholders say the decline in interest can partly be attributed to well-publicised pressures the healthcare sector has faced since the start of the pandemic.

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Why carp, one of Australia's worst introduced pests, could be a great budget-friendly fish

With fish prices tipped to continue rising, we're being encouraged to broaden our nets and try eating different species, including carp.

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Power outages at Darwin Correctional Centre spark concerns over access to justice, prisoner welfare

Lawyers have been unable to communicate with some clients in Darwin prison due to power outages, adjourning court appearances as the number of people on remand skyrockets.

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Kiss' farewell tour might be the End of the Road, but it's also given Paul Stanley a chance to reflect

For frontman Paul Stanley, Kiss' global farewell tour provides a chance to not only reflect on the band's past, but also on the way its legacy will live on.

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Dutton calls for production line submarine

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia needs to be frank about the threat of China in the region, following military drills near Taiwan.

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Meet the women with a shared love of classic Chevy cars

From life as a hearse to appearing in a blockbuster movie, Chevrolet Club members Bec Harding and Valda Moore enjoy nothing more than sharing the colourful histories of their cars to fellow enthusiasts.

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South Australian Labor to return $125k donation from CFMEU after alleged vandalism of cars

The South Australian Labor Party will return a $125,000 donation from the construction union after several vehicles belonging to staff from Master Builders Association were allegedly vandalised, which the union has denied any involvement.

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Humanitarian aid visa for Ukrainian refugees ends, leaving local communities to step up

Support for Ukrainian refugees continues despite formal end to humanitarian program.

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The evolution of the Ekka's show bags, which originally contained coal and condiments

Today's brightly coloured bags filled with treats, toys and trinkets are a far cry from those long ago, which included condiments and packets of Twisties that were recommended for kids by dentists.

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WA monkeypox spread unlikely according to Premier Mark McGowan as WA COVID cases drop

Monkeypox vaccines will arrive in Western Australia within days, after the state recorded its first case of the disease in a traveller returning from overseas.

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Mandurah's homelessness, high unemployment, and mental health battles highlighted in reports

As wet weather lashes Perth's southern regions Kirsty Buchanan is spending her nights on the cold, rainy, streets of Mandurah — one of many in the seaside city doing it tough.

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What is a 'void' and how did it bring Brisbane's CBD to a standstill?

The Brisbane CBD was shut down yesterday "out of an abundance of caution", but experts agree it's not every day a hole appears unexpectedly beneath a busy city street. Here's what we know about the "void" and the chance of another one appearing in the future.

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Brush turkeys are spreading across Sydney but how the bird crossed the harbour is a mystery

The flight-challenged birds are reclaiming Sydney's inner-city and southern suburbs but while researchers say it's a rare success story, not everyone has welcomed them back.

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ASIO monitored Lynn Arnold before he was premier, but he doesn't know when they stopped

While Lynn Arnold was in lockdown the former SA premier decided to while away time by investigating how far the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation kept tabs on him for decades.

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Spirit of SA art exhibition showcases state's people, places and icons to support children with cancer

Producing 42 paintings of prominent people, places and objects in about 30 weeks sounds like a considerable challenge — but when it was put to artist Mark Lobert, he didn't hesitate to get on board.

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Advocates say two-wheeled EVs a cheaper, greener option to de-carbonise transport

In the push to decarbonise our economy, much has been made of the need to transition to electric cars. But advocates say there's a much cheaper and greener EV to consider.

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America's Cup-winning skipper sets sights on 250kph wind-powered record in SA outback

As an America's Cup champion, Glenn Ashby has previously breezed his way to victory. Now, he’s about to embark on another wind-powered endeavour — but he's switching from saltwater to a salt lake in South Australia's outback.

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Victoria University nursing students face unpaid placements of up to 12 weeks to complete degree

Nursing students must complete 800 placement hours, which can mean turning down part-time paid work for sometimes up to 12 weeks.

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