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The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Victoria's economic growth leads nation, as NSW falls to last place

The latest figures on the economic performance of Australia’s states and territories shows Victoria leading the nation and New South Wales falling to last place.

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WA nurses drop strike after new pay offer

Western Australia's nursing union has agreed to call off industrial action, which was expected to impact elective surgeries at Perth's biggest hospital.

AAP

'Urgent' action sought at WA youth prison

A decade of failings at Western Australia's youth prison has been laid bare by an independent inspector as the premier rules out an inquiry into the facility.

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‘Magic in your own back yard’: Danish artist hides enormous trolls deep in Western Australia

Featuring six trolls made out of salvaged scrap wood, Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah are towering tributes to sustainability, adventure and imagination

The Guardian - AU

Double-ton in reach for WA's Sam Whiteman

Western Australia have moved to 1-325 in reply to South Australia's 299 in the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground.

AAP

WA COVID-19 case numbers spike, police minister Paul Papalia warns of 'likely' new wave

Coronavirus cases are trending upwards in Western Australia, just a week after emergency powers to combat the pandemic were revoked in the state.

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Virgin plane makes unplanned landing at Perth Airport after aborting flight off WA coast

A Virgin Australia flight carrying FIFO workers to WA's Pilbara is forced to abandon its journey and burn off fuel before making an unplanned landing at Perth Airport, with passengers told there was a problem with the plane's wing flaps.

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WA Police Union rejects McGowan government's pay and conditions offer, sets stage for more industrial action

Western Australia's police union has rejected the McGowan government's pay and conditions offer, saying it is practically indistinguishable from its existing wages policy.

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WA emergency department overcrowding costing lives every year, report finds

Patients are dying after waiting too long in overcrowded emergency departments in Western Australia each year, according to a sobering new report on the state of hospitals.

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Grey nomad left stranded in WA trip until mid 2023 as cost of living soars

A tank of fuel for this pensioner's converted bus can cost upwards of $500, a cost that may leave him stranded in Western Australia until mid 2023.

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Traditional custodians sign deal for $3b Square Kilometre Array telescope after years of negotiation

Traditional owners in Western Australia's Murchison have signed a land use agreement with the federal government, paving the way for a $3 billion radio telescope project.

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Neser stars for Qld in WACA one-day clash

In-form Josh Philippe scored 73 and Michael Neser collected a five-wicket haul as Western Australia made 236 in their one-day clash with Queensland at the WACA.

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Tourist dies in fall at WA national park

A luxury cruise passenger in his sixties has died after falling during a national park excursion in Western Australia's remote Kimberley region.

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Road train length signage trialled in WA as truck drivers push for more driver education

Community feedback is being sought on signage letting drivers know how road trains are in Western Australia. The trial aims to improve road safety — but one truck drivers says more needs to be done.

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Two people injured in helicopter crash at Kumarina, north of Meekatharra

Two people are in a stable condition after suffering serious injuries in a helicopter crash north of Meekatharra in Western Australia.

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Cassius Turvey: thousands attend vigils across the country for allegedly murdered schoolboy

Rallies from Perth to Sydney pay tribute to 15-year-old killed on his way home from school in Western Australia

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WA secures famous Shield win over Bulls

Allrounders Aaron Hardie and Hilton Cartwright have steered Western Australia out of giant trouble to secure a famous Sheffield Shield win over Queensland.

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Health minister urges women to come forward as WA Country Health launches review into gynaecologist

Western Australia's health minister urges women to report concerns over treatment by former Albany hospital gynaecologist obstetrician George Campbell du Toit.

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Western Australia begins plans for NRL bid

The government of Western Australia has set up a working group to help launch a bid to host the NRL's 18th team when the league expands before 2027.

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Still no Shaun Marsh for WA in the Shield

Western Australia will again be without veteran Shaun Marsh for their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland at the WACA Ground.

ABC News

Former Perth resident arrested in North Macedonia over alleged international crime syndicate

An alleged drug kingpin police say is linked to the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin and millions of dollars in cash in Western Australia has been arrested in North Macedonia after a major joint international operation.

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Rain and hail damages record grain crops in West Australian wheatbelt

Unseasonal storms have dumped rain and hail, damaging ripe grain crops in Western Australia just as farmers began harvesting what was expected to be another near-record crop.

ABC News

A car accident on a farm changed Adam Andrijasevic's life. Two years later, his family is in limbo

A teenager believes he has been let down by authorities following an accident in rural Western Australia that has left him in limbo and his family forced to sell their farm.

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Western Australia's long COVID sufferers call for dedicated clinic to treat debilitating condition

Long COVID clinics have been set up in major hospitals in most states and territories, but Western Australia continues to remain without one. Experts want that to change.

ABC News

West Australian tech experts call for more investment from government as state tries to pivot away from resources sector

As Western Australia tries to diversify its economy away from the resources sector, tech experts are calling for more investment from the government to help keep start-ups in the state, despite the pull from overseas.

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