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A former state premier says the Voice referendum is a risk "we don't need to take". How will Western Australia's unique landscape and entrenched Indigenous disadvantage affect how it votes?

The head of Western Australia's Department of Transport has strongly criticised the "unfair" practice of bulk booking and "reselling" driving test appointments.

After a few weeks of living in her car due to losing her rental housing, Moss decided to call in to ABC Radio, just for someone to talk to. She found a community keen to offer help.

Activ says National Disability Insurance Scheme funding changes are forcing it to shut seven WA worksites employing hundreds of people with disabilities, leaving families "devastated" by the closures.

The imposing hallways and dark staircases of the Fremantle Arts Centre building have long sparked the curiosity of the public, including claims it is haunted and stories of paranormal experiences.

Ditching double garages and easing minimum parking requirements could unlock more low-cost homes in Perth's desirable areas, planners say.

As state and private landowners take advantage of mild autumn conditions to conduct controlled burns, public health experts warn of the risks posed by smoke and the need to protect lungs.

Western Australia's ambulance service is forced to dispatch less experienced staff to respond to call-outs as the pandemic places increasing pressure on the health system, prompting the Health Minister to question St John's approach.

When Carlos Acuna moved to Perth from Seattle, he was surprised by how inefficient it was to cool and heat Australian houses, so using passive house technology he built his family a more comfortable home.