The Latest Breaking News from Claire Moodie

Outrage over closure of mental health support groups in Western Australia after tender process 'shambles'

When West Australian Mental Health Commission ran a tender process for mental health support groups, it resulted in a provider that has been active in the state for 50 years losing its funding.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

‘Who’d have thought it?’: north Devon named UK’s first world surfing reserve

Eighteen miles of coastline win formal protection, joining 11 sites globally including Malibu and Santa Cruz

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023

Teen urges others not to try vaping, ahead of Federal Government crackdown on black market

What started as an experiment in year 7 turned into an intense nicotine addiction for Angus, who is warning other teenagers not to take up vaping, as authorities plan a crackdown on the black market.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

King Edward Memorial Hospital removes 'offensive' forced adoption apology amid redress fight

King Edward Memorial Hospital removes an online apology to mothers and children involved in forced adoption after complaints it was offensive and untruthful, as calls for redress grow.

ABC News · Jul 29, 2022

Push for WA inquiry into forced adoptions to address 'dehumanising' toll on survivors

Women who were pressured to give up their babies for adoption and people "stolen" from their mothers speak out and unite to call for a WA inquiry into the practice, which tore apart tens of thousands of Australian families.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Indigenous designers head to New York Fashion Week

Two WA fashion designers are selected to feature at New York Fashion Week, topping off a huge year for the growing First Nations fashion industry.

ABC News · Jul 9, 2022

Soaring demand for trees exposes carbon credits 'minefield' in fight to offset Australia's emissions

Demand for native trees is soaring as Australia heads to net zero but there are lingering doubts over some types of carbon offset schemes, as industry insiders call for an urgent review.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

WA industries are big polluters, and Labor's 2030 emissions target could hit them hard

Green groups say Australia's biggest polluters have been allowed far too much "wriggle room" under a scheme designed to lower carbon emissions. But will things be any different the new federal government?

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Calls to increase Jobseeker and rent assistance grow as cost of living surges ahead of federal election

With the election throwing the spotlight on cost of living pressures, welfare groups say promises made so far in the campaign amount to "window dressing" for those living on the poverty line.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

Yakka Munga Station land clearing three-year probe ends in warning for Chinese company

The West Australian government's three-year investigation has ended in a letter of warning for Zenith Australia Investment Holdings, accused of illegal clearing in 2019.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022