The Latest Breaking News from WA

Kishore Jena doubtful for World Athletics Championships after Hungarian embassy cancels his visa

NEW DELHI: Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's participation in the World Championships in Budapest was on Wednesday rendered doubtful after his one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy here.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

Four Indian javelin throwers qualify for World C'ships but not all going as one is injured

NEW DELHI: In a rare instance in Indian athletics, four men's javelin throwers from the country have qualified for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, later this month, but injury to one member of the quartet meant that all of them will not take part in the big-ticket event.

The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023

Women's 4x400m, mixed relay teams may miss Worlds

BENGALURU: India's women's 4x400m relay team and mixed relay squads may miss the World Athletics Championships beginning in Budapest, Hungary, on August 19 but for any last-minute miracles before the World Athletics' (WA) deadline ends on Sunday.

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2023

On his last day as WA premier, what decisions have shaped Mark McGowan's legacy?

The WA premier's handling of the pandemic inspired tattoos and even a cereal brand, but what else will people remember him for, and what issues remain unresolved?

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Australian Nursing Federation's WA branch fined $350,000 over strike outside state parliament

WA's Australian Nursing Federation is fined $350,000 for a strike outside state parliament last year that attracted thousands of nurses at the height of a bitter dispute over pay and conditions.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Mother of teen assaulted at Banksia Hill slams government over lack of communication on her son

A Banksia Hill detainee who was assaulted by a guard last year was allegedly put in the controversial "fold up" restraint months after it was banned, as his mother blasts authorities for not keeping her informed on her son.

ABC News · May 19, 2023

Women’s 400m world record of 47.60 sec doesn’t make sense: Sanya Richards-Ross

BENGALURU: Four-time Olympic and five-time World champion Sanya Richards-Ross broke the 50-second barrier in 400m an astonishing 49 times but the Jamaican-born American never succeeded in breaking the world record of 47.60 seconds set by former East German athlete Marita Koch in 1985.

The Times of India · May 19, 2023

WA budget 2023: Winners and Losers

The ABC cuts through the financial jargon to explain who will benefit most from another solid surplus in the WA budget, and who will miss out.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Families of people under state care stonewalled amid allegations of mistreatment

A phone call spiralled into a chain of events that landed Louise in state care. Amid widespread allegations of mistreatment and exorbitant fees, her family is raising concerns.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2023

Gag laws prevent people from speaking out, even after leaving the Public Trustee's care

Rachael spent four months living a "nightmare" under state administration. She wants to speak about her experience, but it's illegal for us to show her face.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023