Stephen Dawson obituary Other lives: Doctor who established an integrated sexual health service in Slough The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
Tidal is definitely lossless, and my mate can prove it I decided to see what the real measurable differences were between the (hopefully) lossless service and the admitted lossy Spotify... What Hi-Fi? · Aug 30, 2024
'Hazmat emergency' over WA tornado asbestos exposure Hundreds of residents remain without power and an urgent asbestos clean up is underway following a tornado that damaged more than 100 houses in WA's southwest. AAP · May 12, 2024
Former Saxon bassist Steve Dawson sentenced to six years in prison for child sex offences Founding Saxon member Steve Dawson found guilty of historic child abuse at Sheffield Crown Court, given six year custodial sentence Metal Hammer · Apr 12, 2024
More funds for Kimberley, flood rebuild to take years The federal and WA governments have provided an extra $144 million to fund the flood recovery in the Kimberley region, which could take as long as two years. AAP · Jul 2, 2023
Roger Cook tipped to become WA’s next premier after health minister withdraws Roger Cook is poised to replace Mark McGowan as WA's next premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson dropped out of the leadership race. The New Daily · May 30, 2023
Rio Tinto to help rebuild flood-ravaged Fitzroy Crossing in lieu of payment for radioactive capsule search Rio Tinto offers $4 million towards rebuilding flood-ravaged Fitzroy Crossing in WA's north, as payment for the painstaking search to find a tiny radioactive capsule it lost last month. ABC News · Mar 2, 2023
Drownings in flooded Fitzroy River spark warning Two people have drowned in recent weeks while trying to swim across the Fitzroy River after once-in-a-century floods in Western Australia's north. AAP · Mar 2, 2023
Review of emergency response to Cyclone Seroja finds some staff trained 'on the job' A report on the initial response of WA's emergency services to Cyclone Seroja in 2021 finds a lack of qualified staff meant some had to be "trained on the job", and highlights a "lack" of financial management processes. ABC News · Feb 8, 2023
Plane crash ‘miracle’: Two pilots escape with minor injuries as Boeing 737 firefighting jet crashes in Australia Both pilots received only minor injuries even though the plane was engulfed in flames and smoke upon impact Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2023
2 pilots walk away from Boeing 737 tanker crash in Australia Two pilots have walked away with minor injuries after a Boeing 737 jet converted for firefighting crashed in Australia The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
What the heck was that radioactive capsule emergency in Western Australia all about? It began as the scarcely believable tale of a very tiny and very lost radioactive "Tic Tac" in the Australian desert, and ended up a planet-sized news story. ABC News · Feb 3, 2023
Missing radioactive capsule FOUND after huge search - and it's the size of a pea The miniscule capsule, which measures 8mm by 6mm, contains cauesium - which is commonly used in radiation gauges and emits dangerous emissions at the equivalent of undergoing 10 X-rays in an hour. It could cause skin burns and even cancer Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2023
Tiny radioactive capsule lost in Australian outback found by side of 1,400km stretch of road Coin-sized radioactive device, missing for more than two weeks in WA, posed a significant public health risk The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2023
AAP · Jan 18, 2023 WA floods destroy dozens of homes Dozens of families in Western Australia's Kimberley region are homeless after once-in-a-century floods.
AAP · Jan 10, 2023 Long wait before flooded WA bridge reopens The flood-damaged bridge on WA's only sealed road to the north of the state could take more than a year to repair, the emergency services minister says.
ABC News · Jan 10, 2023 Fitzroy Crossing pub trashed as receding waters reveal grim flood clean-up job Floodwaters have receded around Fitzroy Crossing, making it much easier for help to arrive. But the departure of water has made the damage painfully clear to see.
ABC News · Jan 8, 2023 Record flooding in Kimberley causes widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure Residents in flooded parts of Western Australia's Kimberley region are facing a lengthy and costly clean-up, after the record-breaking weather event caused severe damage to homes and infrastructure.
ABC News · Jan 7, 2023 Much-needed supplies arrive in Fitzroy Crossing crossing as region reels from record flooding The first major supply of essential goods arrives in Fitzroy Crossing, after flooding from former tropical cyclone Ellie wreaked havoc in Western Australia's Kimberley region.
AAP · Jan 6, 2023 Food drop-offs for flood ravaged WA towns Some 3000 kilograms of food has been airlifted into the flood-affected town of Fitzroy Crossing as more people are relocated from the area.
AAP · Jan 5, 2023 Town devastated after record WA flooding Long-term Fitzroy Crossing resident Dwayne Ben says damage in the flood-ravaged town is extensive as downstream communities prepare for the peak to arrive.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023 Broome isolated by WA floods which could cut off remote Indigenous communities for weeks Ex-tropical Cyclone Ellie brings once-in-a-century flooding, forcing evacuations and road closures
The Guardian - AU · Jan 5, 2023 Lifesavers rescue 1,200 over holiday period in Australia – as it happened Follow live
ABC News · Dec 28, 2022 Revamped ServiceWA app gives West Australians access to real-time bushfire alerts The ServiceWA app can now deliver real-time, location-based bushfire alerts to help keep you safe, but there are fears it may come at a cost.
ABC News · Dec 4, 2022 Two large air tankers to strengthen WA's firefighting capabilities ahead of 'high threat' fire season Western Australia's firefighting arsenal is strengthened by the addition of two large air tankers ahead of a "challenging" bushfire season.