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White weeping broom takes over Preston Beach threatening Western Australian native groundcover

It looks pretty, but the white weeping broom is a fast-spreading, invasive plant that is threatening biodiversity in Western Australia's coastal towns.

ABC News

WA take first-innings lead over Tasmania in Shield

Western Australia have taken an 85-run lead over Tasmania in their Sheffield Shield clash, thanks to Sam Whiteman and the returning Mitch Marsh.

AAP

Toxic chemical threat to WA drinking water supply

Alcoa has been ordered to urgently flush out a pipeline at risk of leaking toxic chemicals into a drinking water dam in Western Australia's southwest.

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Newman police launch crackdown against 'mad' public drinking problem on town's streets

Like many towns in Western Australia's north, Newman in the Pilbara continues to deal with high crime rates and social issues.

ABC News

Former RSPCA boss to advise government on when, how to end $85 million live sheep trade

A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban.

ABC News

Drownings in flooded Fitzroy River spark warning

Two people have drowned in recent weeks while trying to swim across the Fitzroy River after once-in-a-century floods in Western Australia's north.

AAP

Shield leaders WA again dominate as Tigers flop

Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia trail by just 112 runs with nine wickets in hand after a poor day one by the visiting Tasmania.

AAP

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WA's prison revolving door costing taxpayers dearly

Efforts to prevent criminals from reoffending in Western Australia are failing with the state's prisoner population increasing over the past decade.

AAP

Jewell shines to set challenge for WA in one-day clash

Western Australia's unbeaten One-Day Cup campaign is on the line after Tasmania set an imposing victory target of 286, thanks to Caleb Jewell's century.

AAP

Cameron Bancroft hailed as WA juggernaut continues

Western Australia have continued their stunning form with a crushing win in Hobart, highlighted by Cameron Bancroft becoming the Sheffield Shield's top scorer.

AAP

Yes campaign launch in WA hears anger over Indigenous incarceration and child removal

Hundreds packed a forum on the voice to parliament in Perth to hear speakers including new Greens First Nations spokesperson Dorinda Cox

The Guardian - AU

Bancroft piles on runs for WA against Tigers in Shield

Ladder-leading Western Australia are in an unloseable position against Tasmania thanks to a big century from Cameron Bancroft.

AAP

'Magic mushroom' trial in WA could be the key to treating depression

Scientists in Western Australia will soon be trialling magic mushrooms on people living with depression.

ABC News

Australia spinner Ashton Agar released from Test squad

NEW DELHI: Australia spinner Ashton Agar was released from the Test squad touring India and has flown home to play cricket for Western Australia in the closing stages of the domestic season, national selector Tony Dodemaide said on Wednesday.

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Western Australia announces parliamentary inquiry into forced adoptions of children

Western Australia will follow Victoria in holding an inquiry into forced adoption, following two years of campaigning by people who were adopted out as children and mothers who were forced to give up their babies.

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Tigers top-order toothless against Shield leaders WA

Tasmania are 226 runs behind Western Australia with five wickets in hand following a poor start to their Sheffield Shield first innings in Hobart.

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Alinta calls for new gas, green energy capacity as coal exodus threatens supply crunch in WA

Australian energy heavyweight breaks cover to call for new gas plant in the west as coal exodus threatens supply crunch.

AAP

Premier reveals his family link to forced adoptions

Western Australia's premier has described how his grandmother was forced to give up a child, as a parliamentary committee examines historical forced adoptions.

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Inglis century builds huge WA platform against Tasmania

A century to Josh Inglis has put high-flyers Western Australia in a good position after day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania in Hobart.

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s 300-odd days of sunshine’: Brits weigh Western Australia’s allure

Remote Australian state hopes better wages and sunshine will attract UK workers. In-the-know expats give their verdict

Evening Standard

Men clinging to cooler rescued off Australia

Three fishermen clinging to a cooler box have been rescued in choppy seas off the coast of Western Australia state.The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) diverted a rescue aircraft on Wednesday after an emergency beacon was activated off Eclipse Island, about 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) south of the coastal city…

The Independent UK

Australian state plans to poach 31,000 British doctors, police officers and teachers

Western Australia will send delegation to UK this month in bid to lure underpaid UK workers

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kate Chaney on life as a teal MP

Kate Chaney was one of half a dozen new “teal” MPs elected to parliament last year, winning the previously solid Liberal seat of Curtin in Western Australia.

Evening Standard

‘We are here to steal your workers’: Londoners to be offered new life Down Under

A delegation from Western Australia is coming to the capital to recruit police officers, nurses and a range of other workers

Wales Online

'We are here to steal your workers' Aussies want to tempt people Down Under

Delegation to UK selling the surf and sun lifestyle to recruit more than 30k workers to Western Australia

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