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The Desert Stars, an outback four-piece band, have finished recording their third album in a remote setting in Western Australia's Great Victoria Desert. The album is expected to be released next year.
Copper thefts have left over 100km of Perth roads in darkness, with police charging three people with stealing copper wire. The issue has cost taxpayers millions and is expected to take several years to rectify.
The ancient art of shadow puppetry has returned to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands after an 80-year absence, thanks to a visit by Javanese master puppeteer Sumardi. The traditional performances, which tell epic stories from ancient Indian texts, have sparked joy and memories among island residents of all ages.
A fresh allegation of abuse against serial paedophile Dennis McKenna has emerged just weeks before a decision on his release from prison after 15 years. The new complaint is being considered by the State Solicitor's Office, which could impact McKenna's potential release.
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.
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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