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The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Glenbank shipwreck: Finnish vessel that sank off coast of Western Australia in 1911 found

Western Australian Museum says discovery tells tale of global trade at turn of century

The Guardian - AU

Lifeline emerges for those affected by closure of Activ, WA's largest disability services provider

Plans are unveiled to find jobs for more than 750 supported employees after Activ Foundation, WA's largest disability services provider, announced plans to close its worksites, but long-term concerns remain.

ABC News

Government pledges full review of Western Australia's struggling juvenile justice system

The review will focus on incarceration rates and the use of controversial punishments.

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Seastock completes first harvest of methane-reducing seaweed asparagopsis in Western Australia

Asparagopsis can be used to reduce the emissions in cow burps and it grows naturally at this pearl farm.

ABC News

WA kids go slow to thwart NSW attack

Western Australia have crawled to 6-132 in reply to NSW's 180 at tea on day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground.

AAP

WA father drowns aiding teenage sons

Police say a man in his 50s who drowned at Yallingup Beach in Western Australia's southwest had been trying to assist his teenage sons.

AAP

NSW fight back late against WA in Shield

WA paceman Lance Morris snared 5-36 to help dismiss NSW for 180 on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash in Perth before the hosts slipped to 2-18 at stumps.

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Two men die in helicopter crash near Koorda in Western Australia's Wheatbelt

Police say a search found the helicopter crashed near the Cowcowing Lakes, about a 3-hour drive east of Perth, after the men failed to return on time.

ABC News

Farmers are getting renewable Standalone Power Systems as Western Australia's regional power grid is dismantled

An ambitious project to take thousands of West Australian properties off-grid is taking shape. Here's how farmers are finding their new solar power systems.

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Federal loan for contentious WA urea plant

A $220 million federal government loan will fast-track development of a urea plant in Western Australia amid concerns about its impact on rock art.

AAP

When does daylight saving time start in Australia in 2022? How long does it go for? Do I change the time on my phone?

If you're in a state or territory that observes daylight saving time, the clocks will have moved forward by an hour. Here's how to make sure your smartphone made the switch.

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Can alcoholic spirits made from cow's milk benefit Western Australia's struggling dairy industry?

Alcoholic spirits made from cows' milk might raise a few eyebrows, but farmers say the innovative beverage could help the battling dairy industry.

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WA's crayfish, dhufish rely on volunteers to drive Australia's largest seagrass restoration project

Australia's largest seagrass restoration project is helping to stop Western Australia's dwindling fish populations from disappearing forever.

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Annual report on WA's finances reveals record $6 billion surplus

An audit of Western Australia's finances finds an extra $344 million in operating surplus, taking the total surplus to $6 billion for the last financial year, a new Australian record.

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Revised WA budget surplus hits record $6b

Amid an ongoing standoff between the state government and unions over public sector wages, Western Australia's budget surplus has reached $6 billion.

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Lengthy city bans for violent WA criminals

Western Australia's government will seek to crack down on antisocial behaviour in nightlife spots with mandatory five-year bans for some convicted criminals.

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Sexual abuse survivors, child migrants vow to fight for Tuart Place support service amid eviction threat

A crucial support service for sexual abuse survivors in Western Australia's port city vows to fight the Christian Brothers over the possible sale of their headquarters.

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Urologist Daryl Stephens suspended by Mackay Hospital and Health Service

A urologist who was fined for "professional misconduct" four years ago in Western Australia, but allowed to continue working in Queensland, has been suspended amid another investigation.

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Kimberley tourist attractions lure visitors despite overseas competition

It was expected tourists would desert Western Australia once the border reopened, but Kimberley operators say people are instead realising what is in their own backyards.

AAP

Philippe, Short lift WA to win

Western Australia have begun their one-day Cup title defence strongly with a five-wicket win over Victoria built around a huge opening stand.

ABC News

Biosecurity concerns on WA pastoral leases as travellers hunt for gold and wildflowers

Travellers to outback Western Australia in search of gold or wildflowers should consider the biosecurity risk they pose when accessing livestock properties, pastoralists say.

The Guardian - AU

Crocs v cane toads: can crocodiles in Western Australia be taught to avoid the toxic intruder?

Researchers are lacing corpses of the amphibian with nausea-inducing chemicals to train freshwater crocs not to eat them

AAP

WA youth prison staff seeking compensation

An independent inspector has questioned the response of Western Australia's government to troubles at the Banksia Hill juvenile detention centre.

AAP

$1.7b 'clean nickel' mine planned for WA

OZ Minerals is going ahead with a $1.7 billion copper-nickel mine in Western Australia which it says will be one of the cleanest in the world.

Daily Mirror

World's strangest lakes - from bubblegum pink pools to 'mummifying' waters

Lake Hillier in Western Australia, Spotted Lake in Canada, Pamukkale in Turkey and Lake Natron in Tanzania are among the most striking and different lakes in the whole world

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