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Perth Airport's sanitising foot-and-mouth disease mats pass first test

There had been fears the new mats that guard against foot-and-mouth disease would add yet another delay to the airport experience, but travellers do not appear fazed.

ABC News · Jul 25, 2022

Farmers warn impact of foot-and-mouth disease will be far reaching if it gets into WA

Western Australia's huge size could make it hard to track and eradicate the disease, while a worker shortage will make it difficult to cope with increased domestic production if exports stop.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

WA's troubled youth to be given chance to mend fences and ways on cattle station

A surprise announcement by the WA government promises $15m for a unique rehabilitation centre for at risk youth on a Kimberley cattle station.

ABC News · May 6, 2022