Eyesight rules for UK motorists ‘ineffective and unsafe’, inquest finds Coroner calls for action to avoid future deaths after four killed by drivers with failing eyesight in northern England The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025
Solway Orienteers claim silver relay medal in National Championships Dave McQuillen, Tim O Donoghue and Briony Kincaid were part of the successful team in the 23+ point category Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023
FIFO worker Ryan Zabaznow found guilty of raping colleague at BHP mine A former fly-in fly-out worker is found guilty of raping a colleague at a remote mine site in WA, in a case that came to the public's attention amid wide-ranging allegations of sexual assaults and harassment within the mining industry. ABC News · May 15, 2023
FIFO worker Ryan Zabaznow denies sexually assaulting 'comatose' woman at BHP mine A fly-in fly-out worker is on trial in WA's District Court accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at a remote mine site in the state's Pilbara region. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Meet some of the people who go the extra mile to make Aintree's Grand National weekend The ECHO spoke to three people who are making sure racegoers have the best time Liverpool Echo · Apr 12, 2023
Hockeyroos goalkeeper Aleisha Power opens up on hitting rock bottom and her journey back to the top As a Hockeyroos goalkeeper, Aleisha Power is as tough as they come. But as she chased her dream, while everything on the outside appeared well, inside she was falling apart. ABC News · Mar 7, 2023
Buy now, pay later? Not so fast, as the government looks to tighten regulation by year's end Millions of Australians have buy now, pay later accounts, but the easy credit may soon be harder to come by as the government vows to crack down on the industry by the end of the year. ABC News · Feb 28, 2023
Perth tree conference investigates ways to boost city's dwindling canopy Of all Australia's capital cities, Perth has the least amount of tree canopy — and it's declining further. A conference in the city hears from experts keen to get to the root of the problem. ABC News · Feb 17, 2023
Perth woman Moe Moe Myint Kelly jailed over 'ruthless' theft of $2 million from employer A 65-year-old Perth woman is sentenced for a stealing $2 million from her employer over a period of seven years - offending the prosecutor described as a "massive breach of trust". ABC News · Aug 11, 2022
Australia facing nursing shortage as more than two years of COVID takes its toll More than two and a half years into the pandemic, nurses are needed more than ever — but many are burnt out and fatigued, and some are even leaving the industry. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Heartbroken daughter facing £17k bill to fly dad's body back from Turkey Glyn Jones moved to Turkey just under two years ago to spend his retirement there, but tragically died on Friday, July 8. Daily Record · Jul 16, 2022
Electric boats cheap to run, environmentally friendly and interest in them is growing The cost of running and maintaining John McColl's boat is next to nothing — it also produces zero emissions and is whisper quiet. It may sound like a boat-owner's dream, but it's not for everyone. ABC News · Jun 25, 2022
Football friends reunite for charity walk after four diagnosed with same cancer Four former players of Cookridge Rangers FC in Leeds have been affected by the most common cancer in men over the past seven years. The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
What is heart scarring, what causes it and how do I know if I have it? Scarring of the heart can lead to an abnormal heart rhythm or even sudden cardiac arrest Wales Online · May 16, 2022
ABC News · May 9, 2022 National Disability Insurance Agency accused of discriminating against employees with disability Some current and former staff of the National Disability Insurance Agency say it failed to provide them with the assistive technology and physical adjustments to their workspaces to enable them to do their jobs properly.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 Former Esther Foundation residents claim they faced mistreatment and abuse as facility enters voluntary administration More than 20 women have come forward with allegations about their time at the Esther Foundation rehab facility, sparking questions about whether federal and state governments did enough to vet the organisation before investing millions of dollars in it.
ABC News · Mar 22, 2022 Inflation, cost-of-living increases leave people struggling to afford everyday items Inflation in Australia is officially 3.5 per cent, but the prices of many everyday items, especially petrol, are rising much faster and this new era of higher inflation has only just begun.
ABC News · Jan 29, 2022 WA Ballet pivots around COVID-19 lockdowns, as border closure throws up new challenges As the pandemic shut down most arts organisations, WA Ballet managed to pivot around lockdowns to emerge stronger than before – but the state's border closure comes with its challenges.