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Western Australia's commercial fishing industry is facing collapse unless its peak body undergoes radical change. The industry is confronting a wave of controversial changes to fishing regulations.
Plans for the new Women and Babies Hospital in Western Australia have been criticized by doctors, who claim the government's decision to build it far from existing facilities is a mistake. The hospital's location has raised concerns about the transfer of high-risk babies to Perth Children's Hospital.
Women living with female-specific health conditions, such as endometriosis, experience higher rates of psychological distress than women with conditions that affect both sexes. A new study has found that under-diagnosis and inadequate support are major contributors to this distress.
A landmark study from Royal Perth Hospital has revealed a dramatic drop in emergency department admissions following the City of Perth's ban on rental e-scooters. The findings have sparked renewed calls for stronger regulations to protect pedestrians and riders alike.
A steel fabrication company has admitted responsibility for a fatal roof collapse at Curtin University in Perth, six years after the incident. The company, Elsdon, pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the safety of someone who was not an employee and causing death and injury.
A Perth homeowner is planning to cut down a 20-metre tall Norfolk pine tree in her backyard to avoid complications with a new local council policy aimed at protecting large trees. The City of Melville's draft policy would require approval to remove trees above a certain size, sparking concerns over development opportunities.
Industrial action looms for Western Australia's energy grid as unionised staff at Premier Coal go on strike over pay and redundancy concerns. The move could disrupt power supplies, despite the state government claiming it has stockpiled coal.
Jack Cole is set to play a crucial role in Penrith's NRL finals campaign as he prepares to make just his fifth appearance of the season in Sunday's semi-final against the Sydney Roosters. The 23-year-old five-eighth has spent most of the season on the fringes of the team but has been given a chance to shine in the lead-up to the finals.
A global shortage of natural feathers caused by devastating avian influenza outbreaks has sent the price of badminton shuttlecocks soaring. Local clubs and retailers are facing tough choices as high-quality equipment becomes increasingly unaffordable.
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