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Children from Western Australia's remote Pilbara region have collaborated with country musician Josh Arnold to produce a song and music video showcasing their unique educational experience. The project aims to give rural students a voice and a sense of pride in their school and community.
A multimillion-dollar home in Perth's Mount Pleasant was engulfed in flames overnight, with a threatening message scrawled on the driveway as authorities investigate a possible arson attack. The cause of the blaze remains undetermined.
West Australian Ballet's head of wigs and makeup, Rebecca Bank, reflects on her unusual career as a professional wigmaker. With a needle and strands of human hair, she transforms dancers into characters on stage.
A 13-year-old Victorian boy has been charged with eight offences, including unlawful use of a firearm and endangering life, after allegedly carrying out a drive-by shooting in a Perth suburb. Police believe the boy was recruited by an underworld organization that supplied him with a semi-automatic firearm.
A recent review of Seven West Media's corporate culture has uncovered widespread allegations of sexism, bullying, and harassment. The review, conducted by independent consultancy Interchange, was completed in July 2024 but has not been made public.
Most people purchasing property in Australia pay one of the world's oldest taxes, stamp duty. Research suggests shifting away from the more than 300-year-old tax on property transactions could ease housing affordability and help boost economic activity.
The Australian share market has opened higher, with the ASX 200 up 0.3% to 8,834 points. Challenger shares have jumped 15% following a takeover offer from Japan's Daiichi Life, valuing the company at almost $8 billion.
Western Australian politicians are speaking out about the increasingly hostile political landscape in the state, following a violent attack on a federal MP. The incident has sparked a conversation about the limited options available to address the growing threat level facing public figures.
Greens leader David Shoebridge has called for Senator Jordon Steele-John to take personal leave amid allegations against him, despite the senator denying any wrongdoing. The WA senator has revealed the allegations in an open letter, accusing factional rivals of trying to damage his election prospects.
A Labor victory in the next election could be its own undoing if the party fails to plan carefully, according to some analysts. History has shown that unexpected election wins can lead to complacency and a decline in popularity.
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