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After one of the driest Julys on record, Western Australia experienced a dramatic weather turnaround in August with wild temperature swings, snow, and record-breaking rainfall. The late-winter deluge has been hailed as a vital lifeline for regional farming communities.
Scaling up your weekly meal prep to save time and money can easily backfire. Culinary and nutrition experts share their top secrets for successful batch cooking without sacrificing flavor.
Indecent assault charges against Geraldton doctor John George Mateljan have been dropped just a week before his scheduled trial. While his legal battle has concluded with a court costs award, strict medical practice restrictions remain in place.
A US federal court has ruled that tech giant Meta failed to preserve crucial evidence in its legal battle with Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest. The mining magnate is suing the platform over fraudulent cryptocurrency ads using his likeness that have duped thousands of victims.
A major strike at the Port of Broome has forced luxury cruise passengers to be ferried to shore in small boats while crew members hand-load provisions. The industrial action, driven by a wage dispute between maritime workers and the Kimberley Ports Authority, is expected to severely impact the region's tourism and livestock sectors.
A major infrastructure surge to support defence and port facilities is set to transform Kwinana, but local logistics and transport operators are warning of severe operational delays.
As Census night approaches, households across the country are preparing to fill out the compulsory national survey. Here is your complete guide on how to complete the form, protect your privacy, and avoid potential penalties.
The upcoming 2026 Australian census will officially introduce optional questions on gender identity and sexual orientation. Advocates say the historic change will help bridge critical funding and healthcare gaps for the LGBTQ+ community.
A groundbreaking real-time facial recognition trial by WA Police has scanned over 130,000 citizens, drawing sharp criticism from legal experts and privacy watchdogs over potential racial bias and lack of oversight.
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