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A Perth homeowner is planning to cut down a 20-metre tall Norfolk pine tree in her backyard to avoid complications with a new local council policy aimed at protecting large trees. The City of Melville's draft policy would require approval to remove trees above a certain size, sparking concerns over development opportunities.
An eight-year-old boy was left waiting almost two days for an urgent medical transfer to Perth after a horrific motorbike accident in Western Australia's remote East Kimberley. The boy's scalp was ripped open and his skull exposed in the crash, and his family was left shaken by the delay in receiving medical care.
A Perth man who was once the main suspect in the murder of his backpacker girlfriend Simone Strobel has accused investigators of "tunnel vision" and protested his innocence in his first media interview since her death in 2005. Tobias Moran claims he was unfairly targeted by police and believes the killer is still at large in Lismore.
The town of Boyup Brook in Western Australia has a long history of commemorating the soldiers who lost their lives in the Sandakan prisoner of war camp during World War II. A 101-year-old woman, June Edwards, has vowed to never forget the horrors of Sandakan, where her brother died.
Women living with female-specific health conditions, such as endometriosis, experience higher rates of psychological distress than women with conditions that affect both sexes. A new study has found that under-diagnosis and inadequate support are major contributors to this distress.
A landmark study from Royal Perth Hospital has revealed a dramatic drop in emergency department admissions following the City of Perth's ban on rental e-scooters. The findings have sparked renewed calls for stronger regulations to protect pedestrians and riders alike.
Scaling up your weekly meal prep to save time and money can easily backfire. Culinary and nutrition experts share their top secrets for successful batch cooking without sacrificing flavor.
Forty years on, a beloved Australian film remains the country's top box office success, but regional filmmakers are struggling to replicate its success. Can a new generation of filmmakers create another outback classic?
Australian pop sensation Samantha Jade opens up about her latest EP, her deeply personal journey with anxiety, and how her rich multicultural heritage continues to shape her life and career.
As iconic events across Australia face unprecedented cancellations, industry leaders have gathered at a summit in Darwin to map out a survival plan. Rising overheads, extreme weather, and the cost of living crisis are driving urgent calls for government support.
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