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Western Australian households face major adjustments to their daily recycling habits following an unexpected tightening of FOGO bin rules. Popular items such as pizza boxes, tea bags, and pet waste have been abruptly banned from green-lidded bins to prevent chemical contamination.
Western Australia's Court of Appeal has dismissed Mitchell Forth's attempt to reduce his nine-year manslaughter sentence for his role in the death of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey. The decision brings relief to the victim's family, who criticized the appeal as a painful waste of resources.
An 18-year-old driver has been sentenced to 19 months in an adult prison following a tragic 2025 off-road crash near Logue Brook Dam that claimed the life of 15-year-old Caitlyn Bragger. The court heard the young driver delayed his guilty plea until adulthood, forcing him to serve his time in an adult facility rather than juvenile detention.
A 31-year-old Melbourne man has been remanded in custody after being extradited to Western Australia to face serious child exploitation charges. The arrest follows an investigation into alleged online grooming through gaming and social media platforms.
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