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A research project in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert has found that dingoes play a crucial role in protecting native wildlife by preying on feral cats. The study, conducted by the Nyangumarta Rangers, has revealed that dingoes are a vital component in maintaining the balance of the desert ecosystem.
A Western Australian mining company is investing over $1.9 billion to expand its Pilgangoora lithium mine, increasing production to 2 million tonnes per annum. The expansion is expected to create 1,000 jobs during construction and 500 ongoing operational roles.
The cost of insuring against a major technology firm defaulting on its debt has reached record highs, driven in part by the financial woes of heavily indebted data centre operator CoreWeave. Investors are increasingly concerned that debt costs are rising too much for big tech firms to service, and they are buying insurance to prevent harmful financial losses.
Sandalwood producers in Western Australia are in limbo as the government has not clearly communicated changes to the rules governing their industry, which is worth millions of dollars. The uncertainty is causing concerns among harvesters and exporters about the future of the industry.
Indigenous elders have criticised the Western Australian government's delay in announcing an inquest into the deaths of three children killed by their mother in South Hedland. The inquest was announced after considerable pressure from the community and legal minds.
A 21-year-old student doctor has pleaded not guilty to speeding down a WA highway at more than 250 kilometres per hour in a luxury car. The young man, Auday Faris Dawood Alaswad, appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court today charged with reckless driving and failing to identify the person in charge of a vehicle.
A coronial inquest into the deaths of three children killed by their mother in Port Hedland has been requested by the Attorney General, after a sustained campaign led by their grandmother for answers and ongoing political pressure. The inquest comes amid ongoing concerns about the failure of the child protection system.
A crisis communications document, reportedly maintained by Western Australian Greens members since 2016, outlined methods to manage media coverage of any allegations made about Senator Jordon Steele-John. The Greens leader has denied prior knowledge of the document and the allegations.
Western Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room amid allegations of making inappropriate comments towards women. A letter from seven party members details "multiple allegations" against Senator Steele-John spanning from 2017 to 2025.
WA's three public universities may merge to create a single, larger institution. The plan has raised concerns about its impact on students, staff, and taxpayers.
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