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CEO of Shalom House Resigns, Citing Muzzled Opinion on Mass Migration; Teacher Resignations Surge in Western Australia

Peter Lyndon-James, CEO and founder of Shalom House rehabilitation centre, resigned due to restrictions on voicing his opinion on mass migration; concurrently, Western Australia experienced a 113% surge in teacher resignations between 2020 and 2024.

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AUKUS Deal and Henderson Submarine Hub Secure $12 Billion Investment

Australia commits $12 billion to develop the Henderson maritime precinct into a nuclear submarine hub, securing 10,000+ jobs in WA, while the AUKUS agreement receives private assurances from the US amid concerns.

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Zenith Minerals: Strategic Refocus on Australian Gold Yields Positive Results

Zenith Minerals, under managing director Andrew Smith, has raised $3.5 million, sold its Turkish asset, and initiated a 12,000-meter drill program at its Consolidated Dulcie gold project in Western Australia, resulting in a 41% increase in contained gold ounces to 302,000.

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Victoria Bans Underqualified WA Teachers

Victoria will ban teachers from Western Australia with one-year teaching qualifications from its government schools, addressing a loophole in mutual recognition laws that allowed underqualified educators into classrooms.

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WA Public Holiday Review: Economic Concerns Amidst Proposed Changes

Western Australia is considering changing its public holiday dates and adding two more, sparking debate over economic impacts and alignment with other states; a review of nearly 10,000 submissions shows strong support for change but business groups express concerns.

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Body Composition, Not Age, Determines Police Recruit Fitness

Edith Cowan University research indicates that body composition, not age, is the key factor in police recruit physical performance, potentially leading to more inclusive recruitment and personalized training.

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WA Women and Babies Hospital Project Overbudget and Delayed

A leaked document reveals Western Australia's new women and babies hospital project is estimated at \$1.954 billion, \$150 million over budget, and one year behind schedule before construction begins, despite government claims it will be completed by 2029.

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Soaring Wages in WA Fail to Offset Housing Unaffordability

Despite Western Australia experiencing the fastest wage growth in Australia (3.7 percent), rising house prices and mortgage costs are pushing home affordability down, impacting aspiring homeowners.

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Auric Mining: $14.5M Profit from Jeffreys Find, Munda Mine Expansion

Auric Mining concludes its Jeffreys Find gold project, generating an estimated $14.5 million in profit, and transitions to fully-owned Munda gold mine operation with projected higher returns.

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WA Coral Reef Crisis Spurs Protests and Inquiry

Protests against Woodside Energy's open day at the WA Maritime Museum highlighted the 90% mortality rate of some WA coral reefs due to a marine heatwave, prompting a parliamentary investigation into development approvals and raising concerns about future environmental damage.

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WA Government Halves Wait Time for Former MPs' Board Remuneration, Sparking Cronyism Accusations

Western Australia's Premier Roger Cook reduced the waiting period for former MPs to receive taxpayer-funded board remuneration from 12 to 6 months, allowing former MPs Sue Ellery and Lara Dalton to receive an additional \$30,000 each, sparking accusations of cronyism and a lack of transparency despi...

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WA Minister Pledges Support for Overburdened Teachers

Western Australia's new education minister, Sabine Winton, has pledged to prioritize teacher support and workload reduction following a survey showing 80% of teachers considered quitting due to excessive workload, burnout, and lack of respect; new initiatives totaling $38.3 million aim to address te...

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