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Western Australian Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn has defended a quiet update to FOGO bin guidelines that bans previously accepted items like pizza boxes and tea bags. The changes have sparked concern among local councils and residents over conflicting instructions and reduced rubbish collections.
The Shire of Boyup Brook's decision to lease out the historic Rylington Park community farm and sell its assets has sparked significant local debate. Critics argue the decision ignores the donor's original intent, while the council cites financial sustainability.
Western Australian households face major adjustments to their daily recycling habits following an unexpected tightening of FOGO bin rules. Popular items such as pizza boxes, tea bags, and pet waste have been abruptly banned from green-lidded bins to prevent chemical contamination.
A devastatingly dry July has left agricultural communities across Western Australia desperate for late-winter rain, with meteorological forecasts offering little hope of immediate relief.
Suspended Perth paediatrician Chia Liang Saw has had his bail revoked after being hit with 15 additional child sex abuse charges. Police now allege the medical practitioner targeted 18 young victims, some through hidden cameras in his local clinics.
Western Australia's Court of Appeal has dismissed Mitchell Forth's attempt to reduce his nine-year manslaughter sentence for his role in the death of 15-year-old Cassius Turvey. The decision brings relief to the victim's family, who criticized the appeal as a painful waste of resources.
An 18-year-old driver has been sentenced to 19 months in an adult prison following a tragic 2025 off-road crash near Logue Brook Dam that claimed the life of 15-year-old Caitlyn Bragger. The court heard the young driver delayed his guilty plea until adulthood, forcing him to serve his time in an adult facility rather than juvenile detention.
A 31-year-old Melbourne man has been remanded in custody after being extradited to Western Australia to face serious child exploitation charges. The arrest follows an investigation into alleged online grooming through gaming and social media platforms.
The annual National Indigenous Fashion Awards have crowned their latest winners in Darwin, highlighting deep-rooted family histories and a unique international collaboration. From ancient woodblock printing to traditional Tiwi adornments, the event celebrated the strength and storytelling of First Nations designers.
A spectacular surge in barn owl populations is helping WA farmers naturally combat a severe mouse plague. Local wildlife groups and landholders report a rare breeding boom, though experts warn of challenges ahead as food sources dwindle.
An incident has occurred where a teenager forced a black swan to inhale vape fumes. The act has raised concerns regarding the treatment of the bird.
A popular sunset camel tour at Cable Beach ended in drama when a spooked animal bucked two tourists onto the sand. A woman in her 60s was taken to Broome Hospital following the incident.
Two New Zealand adventurers remain stranded in a high-altitude ravine on Mount Popomanaseu after torrential rain cut off their descent route. Rescuers are currently waiting for a window of clear weather to launch an aerial extraction.
A vibrant seven-kilometre public art installation by local artists Chris Nixon and Kyle Hughes-Odgers has transformed the concrete spaces under Perth's elevated rail line into a stunning visual journey. The project has revitalised neighbourhoods from Carlisle to Beckenham while gaining international award recognition.
An Australian man is in custody in Thailand facing murder charges after police discovered the body of a 17-year-old girl stuffed inside a suitcase. The suspect was arrested at Bangkok airport trying to flee back to Australia.