Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks $16.7 Million Boost to Put More WA Police on the Frontline WA launches Foster and Grand Carer Gold Card to ease cost-of-living pressures Pakistan says a deal to end the Iran war is closer than ever $4.6 million to expand AI platform helping reduce teacher workload
Billions committed to keep WA economy leading the nation
Record $9.1 Billion Health Boost to Expand WA Hospital Capacity and Service
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Wheatbelt to Benefit from Major Cost-of-Living and Infrastructure Funding
The Cook Labor Government says the Wheatbelt region will benefit from significant investment in housing, healthcare, infrastructure and economic development under the 2026-27 State Budget, alongside targeted cost-of-living relief for families.
WA Expands Strategic Diesel Reserve to 20 Million Litres

The Cook Labor Government has expanded Western Australia's State-owned strategic diesel reserve, securing an additional 8 million litres of fuel and increasing the emergency stockpile to 20 million litres.

Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers launched to boost Coral Coast recovery

The Cook Labor Government has unveiled a new tourism initiative designed to attract more visitors to Western Australia's Coral Coast, offering travellers 50 per cent discounts on selected tours and experiences across Exmouth, Coral Bay and Carnarvon.

Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a 'witch'?

Over recent weeks, the slogan "ditch the witch" has been featured alongside AI-generated photos of Victorian premier Jacinta Allan. She's depicted in a dusty and distressed witch's hat, a fake wart on her chin, on billboards and trucks around Melbourne in the lead up to the state election this November.

 

Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby

BEIRUT (AP) – The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said. Israel’s military appears to be trying to make as many gains as possible in case a U.S.-Iran agreement is reached to end the war in the region, which is likely to include Lebanon.

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to shore to raise the alarm after he got into difficulties on Friday.

Sons of Virginia Giuffre seek control of her estate

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Lawyers for two sons of Virginia Giuffre, her housekeeper and her former attorney appeared in an Australian court Friday in a case deciding who controls her estate.

Australian police seize guns from sovereign citizens

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Police in Western Australia have seized guns and revoked or suspended firearms permits from dozens of owners linked to what investigators describe as sovereign citizen ideologies, or views that reject government authority.

Kids on social media more than two hours a day at higher risk of mental illness

As the United Kingdom and other countries make moves to follow Australia's lead in restricting access to social media for under 16s, there is still much we don't know about how the technology impacts young people's mental health over time.

 

Ukrainian drone strike kills 1 in Russia and triggers fire at sea terminal

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured three in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region, local officials said Saturday, as part of Kyiv’s campaign of strikes on military and energy targets deep inside Russia.

Australia to overhaul telecommunications after Optus emergency call failure
WA Introduces 'Post and Boast' Laws
University of Western Australia Hit by Major Data Breach