Tag #Western Australia

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WA Election: Labor's Housing Plan vs. Liberal's Tough-on-Crime Stance

The re-election campaign in Western Australia sees the Labor government pledging up to 1000 new affordable housing units via a $210 million Keystart boost, while the Liberals promise a $100 million investment in 300 GPS trackers for dangerous offenders and public naming of escaped prisoners, alongsi...

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Cyclone Zelia Strikes Western Australia Early, Causing Catastrophic Damage

Tropical Cyclone Zelia, a category 5 system, made landfall on Western Australia's Pilbara coast east of Port Hedland hours earlier than anticipated on Friday, bringing 290km/h winds, 500mm of rain, and prompting widespread closures and emergency preparations.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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WA Power Outages: 50,000 Homes Affected, Government Responds

Western Australia experienced widespread power outages affecting 50,000 homes due to 130 pole-top fires caused by unusual weather; Premier Cook apologized, highlighting ongoing repairs, compensation offers, and renewable energy investments.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Hospital Relocation Risks Newborns' Lives

A baby born with gastroschisis in Perth, Australia, underwent emergency surgery after birth due to the location of maternity services relative to the children's hospital, highlighting concerns over transport time and increased risk for newborns with complex conditions.

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Tight Australian Election Race: Polling Shows Coalition Gaining Ground

With the Australian federal election looming, recent polling indicates a tight race between the Coalition (projected 64 seats) and Labor (59 seats), leaving 14 seats undecided, and highlighting the importance of Western Australia where Prime Minister Albanese will visit to shore up support.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Western Australia Bushfire Blocks Evacuation Routes

A bushfire in Western Australia's Shire of Dandaragan, ignited by a fatal car accident on Monday, has burned over 72,000 hectares, blocking evacuation routes for residents in Cervantes, Cooljarloo, Nambung, Wedge Island, and Grey, with some residents rescued by boat; however, no casualties or proper...

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Cyclone Zelia Causes Widespread Flooding in Western Australia

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia, initially a category four cyclone, made landfall in Western Australia on Friday, causing widespread flooding and property damage from record rainfall (up to 500mm in three days) and 120km/h winds; 63 people were evacuated by helicopter from Warralong.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Luxury Eco-Camp Offers Exclusive Ningaloo Reef Access

Sal Salis, a 16-tent luxury eco-camp on Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef, offers exclusive access to whale shark swims and diverse marine life, emphasizing sustainability with limited visitor numbers and citizen science initiatives, attracting high-value tourists while protecting the environment.

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Life Below Water
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WA Government Funds $175,000 Rare Earth Research Project

The WA Government provided $175,000 to RSC Consulting for research into rare earth extraction in the Yilgarn region, involving collaborations with junior mining firms like Terrain Minerals and Dreadnought Resources and Curtin University to establish a new rare earth province and unlock the region's ...

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Western Australia Covid-19 Surge: 75 Daily Hospital Admissions

Western Australia is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron subvariants, resulting in an average of 75 daily hospital admissions; authorities urge isolation for anyone with symptoms, mask-wearing in public, and vaccination with the new Pfizer JN.1 booster.

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WA Regional Airfare Scheme Faces Integrity Questions Amidst Cost Blowout

Western Australia's capped regional airfare scheme, initially costing \$19 million, has ballooned to \$84 million, subsidizing nearly 400,000 tickets. Karratha received almost double the subsidized flights compared to the next town, raising concerns about its integrity and prompting calls for a revi...

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