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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 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.
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.
BHP is cutting around 300 jobs across its iron ore mines in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The mining giant says the move is aimed at ensuring the business can continue to make a significant contribution to the region and the state.
A 21-year-old student doctor has pleaded not guilty to speeding down a WA highway at more than 250 kilometres per hour in a luxury car. The young man, Auday Faris Dawood Alaswad, appeared in Bunbury Magistrates Court today charged with reckless driving and failing to identify the person in charge of a vehicle.
A coronial inquest into the deaths of three children killed by their mother in Port Hedland has been requested by the Attorney General, after a sustained campaign led by their grandmother for answers and ongoing political pressure. The inquest comes amid ongoing concerns about the failure of the child protection system.
A 30-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to the murder of her ex-lover, Tara Morrison, in a brutal stabbing attack in Busselton in April 2024. The guilty plea came mid-trial, after a court heard devastating evidence of Ms Morrison's final moments.
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