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Tim Winton's iconic novel Cloudstreet has taken the top spot in a recent poll of Australia's favourite books. The novel has been a staple of Australian literature for decades and continues to captivate readers with its celebration of the white working class.
Two people are in police custody after occupying an offshore Woodside gas platform to protest against the company's gas operations. The protest, carried out by Greenpeace activists, disrupted operations at the $12.5 billion Scarborough natural gas project.
The Kelmscott Agricultural Show was forced into lockdown and early closure on Saturday due to fighting between groups of youths. The event, which has been running for over 100 years, was disrupted by dozens of juveniles trying to enter the venue.
A new documentary showcasing a decade of conservation efforts in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region has been selected for the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival. The film highlights the recovery of threatened species at the Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary.
A proposed merger of three Western Australian universities has sparked intense debate, with Tertiary and International Education Minister Tony Buti facing opposition from some quarters. The merger aims to ensure WA universities remain competitive, but critics argue it will lead to cost, waste, and loss of choice.
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.
The Australian Wallabies have suffered a 13th consecutive defeat to the All Blacks, with a convincing 43-21 loss at Sydney's Stadium Australia. The Wallabies will have to wait until next year's historic Anzac Day Test in Brisbane to face the All Blacks again.
Australia took a 1-0 series lead against South Africa with a dominant 214-run victory on day five at Kingsmead. The Proteas lost their last four wickets for just five runs to be bowled out for 206.
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