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The City of Perth council is set to be investigated by the local government watchdog over dysfunction and governance issues. The inquiry is expected to take three months and cost $120,000.
A man in his 50s was rushed to Geraldton Hospital under priority one conditions after a shark attack at Glenfield Beach, north of Geraldton. The incident was reported at around 9:45am on Monday, with emergency services quickly responding to the scene.
A 56-year-old Australian man and his two young children have been found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Bali. The bodies of Damien John Shaw, his six-year-old son, and four-year-old daughter were discovered in their Kuta bungalow on Sunday morning.
Children in South Hedland, just 15 kilometres from the world's largest bulk export port, are experiencing profound disadvantage, despite the region's wealth. The End Child Poverty campaign has captured the voices of children in South Hedland, highlighting the need for a nationally legislated strategy to address child poverty.
Western Australian politicians are facing increased scrutiny and abuse on social media platforms, prompting calls for greater accountability online. The issue has sparked debate among politicians, with some calling for greater oversight and others highlighting the need for individuals to speak out against online abuse.
Global conflicts are intensifying, with a resurgence in kinetic warfare and new rounds of economic warfare. A far-right party's triumph in a German state election has sent shockwaves through national politics, with concerns over the party's policies and their implications for European stability.
Politicians are often feeding their internal models with polls and focus groups, but sometimes a genuine conviction politician can cut through the noise. Andrew Hastie has launched a blistering public assault on Pauline Hanson, showing that he is willing to defend his values.
Fremantle is looking to overturn its recent AFL finals history as it takes on Geelong in a semifinal match. The Dockers, who have been one of the top teams all season, suffered a loss to Hawthorn last week, but coach Justin Longmuir remains hopeful about their chances.
Fremantle Dockers forward Isaiah Dudley's remarkable rise from state league footballer to the AFL finals has taken many onlookers by surprise. Despite being overlooked by all 18 clubs at the 2021 AFL draft, Dudley has enjoyed a quick rise since making his AFL debut for the Dockers last season.
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