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CSIRO STEM showcase highlights science classes on country
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Pilbara educators were invited to share lessons about blending the science curriculum with Indigenous knowledge systems at a recent CSIRO Living STEM showcase.
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on Thu, 4AM
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Wicked leaves its stars changed for good
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The love between Tony award-winner Cynthia Erivo and Grammy-winning pop star Ariana Grande runs deep. Why they hope it helps the big-budget, big-screen adaptation of the beloved musical fly high.
on Sun, 11AM
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Rodriguez sets sail with Sea Shepherd
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Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez threw her support and environmental passion behind the Sea Shepherd's summer campaign against the Japanese whaling fleet in Fremantle today before she sets sail for Hobart on the Steve Irwin this afternoon.
on Nov 13
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Volcano ash cloud cancels flights to and from Bali
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Flights to and from Bali have been cancelled across Australia following multiple volcanic eruptions in the holiday destination.
on Nov 12
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Good news for some threatened species as numbers rise
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Many threatened species in NSW national parks are heading in the right right direction, while efforts are underway in Queensland to boost wombat numbers.
on Sep 14
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Several whales tangled in fishing line freed around WA
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Rescuers have successfully freed a pair of humpback whales entangled in fishing line off the Perth coast.
on Sep 9
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Peta Credlin had hand in Higgins’ statement, trial told
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Linda Reynolds’ lawyer has sought to undermine the closing salvo from her lawyer Rachael Young, saying a 2021 statement quoting Ms Higgins was actually written by David Sharaz — and tweaked by Peta Credlin.
on Sep 3
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Iconic tall ship Leeuwin smashed to pieces in Freo Port
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WA’s much-loved Leeuwin tall ship has been crushed by a container vessel at Fremantle Port.
on Aug 30
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Labor to slash green tape with new approval laws
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Major job-creating projects are set to see an end to multi-year delays caused by complicated approvals processes, with Labor introducing much-promised green tape reforms to Parliament on Wednesday.
on Aug 15
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Travel destinations for bookworms
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Discover the top literary destinations and writing festivals to inspire your next adventure
on Aug 3
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REVEALED: Perth’s most extravagant family home?
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From a dream family home in City Beach to a storybook Jane Brook abode on the edge of a national park, these are the Perth property listings to check out this week.
on Jul 29
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Business groups slam Nature Positive laws in fiery hearing
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Australia’s businesses are increasingly united against Federal Labor’s radical environmental law reforms, with one lobby group boss stating job opportunities will be whittled down to taxis and cafes.
on Jul 27
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If AI can sack us, will it break our hearts too?
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If you ever receive this break-up letter you should be alarmed. AI won’t just condemn the human race; it’ll break your heart or fire you in a confusing, slightly insulting, way.
on Jul 21
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Mother on trial for girl's death acted on Bible 'facts'
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A woman accused of killing her daughter by withholding medication told her prior trial for near-fatal child neglect the Bible's "facts" showed God could heal.
on Jul 20
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REVEALED: Fate of Indian space junk that washed up in WA
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The fate of a piece of an Indian space rocket that survived Earth’s atmosphere and spent years in the ocean before washing up on a WA beach has been revealed.
on Jul 19
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Aussie man loses $150k in scam
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A man has lost more than $150,000 during a property settlement scam after emails with his settlement agent were intercepted by scammers.
on Jul 11
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School warning about flu ignores elephant in the room
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There is a lot of concern about the winter flu, but let’s not forget killer Covid, which kills more people in a week than the flu has killed so far this year.
on Jul 4
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REVEALED: WA’s aged-care COVID crisis as vax rates lag
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A shocking number of residential aged-care homes have appallingly low vaccination rates for those aged over 75 — the very group most at risk from the deadly virus.
on Jun 26
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COVID spike in WA sparks urgent vaccine warning
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The pandemic might be over, but COVID-19 is still rearing its ugly head as health chiefs warn people to get immunised - as well as consider wearing a mask in crowded areas.
on Jun 2
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Tragedy as 90yo man on disability scooter killed in crash
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A 90-year-old man riding a disability scooter has died after he was hit by a car at a busy intersection in Perth’s north.
on May 28
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Libs vow to keep coal-fire power stations open
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A WA Liberal Government would shelve plans to shut down Western Australia’s state-owned coal power stations by 2030, while also building a new 300 megawatt gas generator within five years of winning power.
on May 26
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COVID surge in deaths a ‘failure of leadership’
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Aged care residents in WA are dying needlessly from COVID because of complacency and the lowest immunisation rate in the nation, outraged health advocates complain.
on May 23
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A few years ago in New York, there was a fuss about a strange maple-syrup aroma permeating the city. Well, investigators found the culprit: fenugreek seeds.
on May 9
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New COVID wave could hit WA during peak flu season
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Peak flu season looks set to coincide with what appears to be a new COVID wave, spelling double jeopardy for the elderly and other vulnerable West Australians.
on Apr 28
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Protesters target kids of Woodside execs at AGM
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SEE THE VIDEO: In a staggering personal escalation of the campaign against seniors executives, Disrupt Burrup Hub yelled out the names of the children of chair Richard Goyder and chief executive Meg O’Neill.
on Apr 24
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WA lags in giving LGBTQIA+ community a fair go
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The WA Government gave the State’s LGBTQIA+ community a tasty crumb from the table this week when it got around to scrapping the gender reassignment board.
on Apr 22
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Residents urged to remain vigilant as bushfire is downgraded
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A bushfire has been downgraded to watch and act just hours after residents were told to evacuate.
on Apr 20
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Solution to religious school problem simple and impossible
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At my Catholic high school there was a long-running rumour that my chemistry teacher and my woodworking teacher were a couple.
on Apr 6
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Omicron linked to more long COVID-19 cases: study
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Long COVID-19 cases may have increased with the Omicron variant, with a study finding almost one in five people suffering symptoms months after diagnosis.
on Mar 28
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Pension test sees 320,000 ‘wealthy’ people in care by 2042
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A move to ask self-funded retirees in aged care to cover more of their accommodation and daily living costs could lead to some 320,000 people paying extra by 2042.
on Mar 18
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Proteomics stress test stamped with European patent
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Proteomics International Laboratories’ 66 per cent-owned subsidiary OxiDx has been awarded a European patent for its finger-prick technology used in monitoring and measuring levels of oxidative stress.
on Mar 7
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‘Not over’: New resource for schools tackling COVID scourge
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Australia’s leading COVID experts have created an educational resource for schools on how to protect students and staff from the disease.
on Feb 23
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Palmer’s company accuses Government of hack in $300b lawsuit
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Clive Palmer’s company has accused the Government of attempting to hack the email accounts of lawyers working on his $300 billion lawsuit against the country, and sought to silence Labor MP Josh Wilson.
on Feb 15
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WA Health reveals over 50 deaths in January COVID-related
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According to the latest Perth wastewater sampling, 85.8 per cent of detected Coronavirus was the highly-mutated JN.1 sub-strain.
on Feb 3
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‘Enlarged boobs’: Outraged MP slams Nine Photoshop fail
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Channel Nine has apologised after a female MP blasted an apparent Photoshop job that enlarged her breasts and made her clothing more revealing.
on Jan 30
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New strain ‘evolving’: Deadly twist in COVID uptick
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Experts say the new subvariant can not only navigate its way around our immune system but is finding new ways to infect cells and transmit effectively.
on Jan 27
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WA COVID death-toll was 23 in first two weeks of 2024
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The current wave of COVID infections, which appears to be finally receding, put 63 children under the age of ten in WA public hospitals.
on Jan 23
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REVEALED: Horrifying number of COVID deaths in 7 days in WA
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The latest WA Health data has revealed the shocking amount of COVID-related deaths in the first seven days of 2024.
on Jan 22
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REVEALED: New ‘curve ball’ COVID strain rising in WA
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A new ‘curve ball’ sub-variant of Coronavirus sweeping the globe has now become the dominant strain in Perth, the latest wastewater sampling data has revealed.
on Jan 7
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Car giant Eagers Automotive falls victim to cyberattack
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Listed car retailer Eagers Automotive has locked its shares in a trading halt and called in experts to assess the fallout from a recent cyberattack.
on Dec 27
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Hospitalisations rise as hopes of COVID-less Xmas dashed
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Hopes that the worst of the current COVID wave was over and that thousands of West Australians would be spared sickness at Christmas have been dashed.
on Dec 24
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The West Australian | Perth, WA, National & World News
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The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.
on Dec 19
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REVEALED: Why WA could be over the worst of COVID wave
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In good news for the festive season, the current wave of COVID infections has finally receded, the latest WA Health data confirms.
on Dec 16
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Aussies warned of worsening heat
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While many are enjoying cooler temperatures after a sweltering heatwave swept through NSW, there are concerns that the worst is yet to come in terms of high temperatures.
on Dec 12
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Beached sperm whale will ‘most likely’ be euthanised
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Authorities have confirmed that a 15m sperm whale that beached on a sandbank 70m off Rockingham Beach will ‘most likely’ be euthanised.
on Dec 11
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Health officials warn COVID wave will stretch to Christmas
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The amount of SARS-CoV-2 in Perth’s wastewater has reached its highest level in 12 months, indicating the current wave of COVID infections will stretch to Christmas.
on Dec 10
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WA study reveals serious impact of COVID months later
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Some 20 per cent of 11,000 West Australians who caught COVID during a 19-day study period last year reported ongoing symptoms three months after they were infected.
on Dec 10
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COVID is back with a vengeance and our defences are down
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Even within Perth, the differences in COVID vaccination are stark. And while we’re in yet another COVID wave, Australia is neglecting one of our best defences.
on Nov 27
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Clean air revolution bringing winds of change to fight COVID
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Anti-tobacco campaigner Dr Bronwyn King has shifted her gun sight to COVID, arguing the country needs a clean indoor air revolution
on Nov 26
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Millions of Aussies ineligible for improved COVID vax
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Millions of Australians will be denied access to improved and more effective COVID-19 vaccines despite the rising wave of infections.
on Nov 22, 2023