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A 14-year-old girl in government care faced a court appearance in Geraldton without a guardian after spending a night in the local police lock-up. Child Protection staff failed to turn up to the girl's court appearance, leaving her without a responsible adult.
Artificial intelligence-generated influencers are targeting FIFO workers to sell online adult content. Bindi Raye, one such influencer, has amassed over 80,000 followers on Instagram with a carefully curated feed that presents an idealized version of the FIFO lifestyle.
The Australian government has stepped in to fund the maintenance and safety of an abandoned oil platform off the coast of Western Australia, with taxpayers initially footing the bill. The move comes after the collapse of the platform's owners left locals concerned about the impact on nearby crayfishing grounds.
Aboriginal elders are demanding action from the government over the living conditions of Indigenous children in the Pilbara region. They are calling for a royal commission into Western Australia's child protection agency and the resignation of the child protection minister.
Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce is on the brink of football immortality as his team prepares to take on Brisbane in the AFL grand final. Pearce, a key defender known for his spoiling ability, was born in Burnie, Tasmania, and raised in Ulverstone on the state's north-west coast.
Thousands of Fremantle Dockers fans gathered at the club's headquarters for an open training session ahead of the AFL grand final. The event was a huge success, with all 3,000 tickets sold and fans getting the chance to meet their heroes.
Interstate footy fans are flocking to Melbourne for the AFL grand final, with two pubs becoming unofficial embassies for travelling Fremantle and Brisbane fans. The city's economy is expected to reap the benefits, with the grand final weekend potentially generating up to $75 million in economic activity.
Former Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan is tipped to join the board of Southern Cross Media Group, a move that raises integrity concerns given his influential position as former premier. The appointment comes after a merger with Seven West Media, a company controlled by billionaire Kerry Stokes.
The City of Perth's CEO Michelle Reynolds has been sacked amid ongoing governance concerns and an investigation by the local government watchdog. Reynolds was suspended from her job in May and has vowed to appeal the decision.
Three councillors from the Shire of Coorow have resigned after the sudden termination of the CEO's contract, citing a loss of confidence in the remaining council. The CEO, Mia Maxfield, was sacked without warning after six years in the role.
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