WA Plastic Litter Up, Enforcement Fines Down Sharply
A new report reveals a worrying 8% rise in plastic litter across Western Australia, while fines for littering have dropped by 75%. Find out what's behind the enforcement gap.
A new report reveals a worrying 8% rise in plastic litter across Western Australia, while fines for littering have dropped by 75%. Find out what's behind the enforcement gap.
Perth's northern suburbs get a major aquatic upgrade as the $13 million, competition-ready 50m pool at Arena Joondalup sets its public opening date for February 27, featuring AI safety tech and enhanced accessibility.
The Singleton Waste Management Facility will reopen on Monday following a major tip face fire in late December. Council crews worked around the clock on remediation. Read the latest updates.
Coles and Woolworths have enlisted additional road freight to keep WA shelves stocked after a train derailment in South Australia blocked a vital national rail corridor. Read more on the supply chain impact.
A major fire at Singleton's Waste Management Facility continues to burn, forcing its closure. Council urges residents to never put batteries or gas bottles in kerbside bins. Read the latest updates.
Veteran trekker Cameron Wilson shares his crucial advice for tackling Western Australia's iconic Cape to Cape Track. Discover how to prepare, when to see wildflowers, and why a guided hike can be perfect.
A rediscovered 1912 book, 'The Ideal Western Australia', reveals the ambitious social blueprint for the state. Explore the untold history of WA's planned future.
A man who escaped from a Cairns forensic facility has faced court, charged with assaulting family members while on the run. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
A rubbish fire at the Singleton waste management facility blanketed parts of the Hunter region in smoke on December 31. Follow live updates and safety alerts.
Lake Macquarie City Council awards Daracon Group the contract to expand the Awaba Waste Management Facility, adding over a decade of capacity for 220,000 residents. Construction starts 2026.
Geraldton is set for a sweltering 43-degree Christmas Day, capping off a severe heatwave. Find out how the city plans to cope and the record it's chasing.
Naveed Akram, charged over the Bondi Beach shooting, has been discharged from hospital and taken into custody. Police allege he and his father planned the attack months in advance. Read the latest details.
Vestas predicts a surge in wind farm investment from mid-2026 as WA races to replace coal power before 2030 closures. Key projects are already underway.
Devastated WA parents share their grief after losing children in separate road crashes, urging all drivers to slow down and pay attention to prevent further fatalities.
International tourism to Western Australia has officially rebounded, surpassing 2019 levels with record spending. Discover the key markets driving this boom and what it means for the state's economy.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the Magistrates Court for supplying drugs within a correctional facility. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Jared Dylan Carrara has faced Townsville Magistrates Court after allegedly escaping from the Townsville Correctional Centre. Read the latest on the unfolding case.
Fifteen new corrections officers have graduated and started work at Townsville Correctional Centre after a demanding 12-week training course, boosting local staffing. Read about their intensive preparation.
Six inmates linked to the Nomads OMCG have pleaded guilty to a violent internal gang bashing at Cessnock's Shortland Correctional Centre. Read the full details of the jailhouse attack.
Private equity specialist Neil MacDonald will lead the $7bn Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility as its new CEO from 2026, focusing on jobs and economic growth. Read more.
New data reveals Western Australia's regional schools have the nation's worst attendance rates, with a rise in school refusal post-COVID. Discover the figures and expert analysis.
Darrell Charles Clarke was arrested at a Stuart waste facility after fleeing police. The 39-year-old faces multiple charges including dangerous driving. Read the full story.
A woman has died and a man is injured after a severe dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia. Police are investigating the tragic incident.
The mental health team at Lotus Glen Correctional Centre has been recognised with Queensland's top corrective services award for their innovative rehabilitation programs.
Western Australia's rising cricket star Will Malajczuk captains the Australian Under-19 team in their tour of England. Discover his journey and future prospects.
Usman Khawaja faces Cricket Australia's ire after criticizing Perth Stadium pitch. The opener's comments create tension ahead of Ashes series. Read the full controversy.
Two inmates were hospitalised following a reported stabbing at Western Plains Correctional Centre in Geelong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
Former Western Australia coach Adam Voges reveals his ambition to coach Australia's national cricket team after his surprise departure from WA. Read his exclusive interview.
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
An inmate who launched a violent attack on four prison guards in Cessnock has had his community sentence overturned and will now serve time in prison. Read the full story.