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Centrelink chaos fuels financial advice boom

Financial advisers are cashing in on Australia's complex welfare system as desperate pensioners seek help navigating Centrelink's confusing rules and poor communication.

Albany man jailed for slashing sleeping victim's neck

A Western Australian man who sliced a sleeping man's neck down to the bone in a horrific Albany attack has been sentenced to prison. The shocking details of the unprovoked assault revealed in court.

Perth GP's radical plan for autism diagnosis

A prominent Perth doctor is advocating for GPs to take centre stage in diagnosing autism, claiming the current system leaves families waiting up to four years for answers while children miss crucial developmental windows.

Judge's 14 Key Considerations in David Pye Trial

A West Australian Supreme Court judge faces 14 crucial questions while deliberating the fate of David Pye, accused of murdering his ex-partner. Discover the complex legal reasoning behind this high-profile case.

WA's GST Battle: The Untold Tax Story

Discover how Western Australia's fight for fair GST distribution reshaped the nation's economic landscape and continues to impact every Australian taxpayer.

WA's COPD Crisis: Respiratory Hotspots Revealed

New data exposes alarming chronic lung disease rates in City of Swan, Rockingham and Mandurah, with smoking and ageing population driving worrying health trend across Western Australia.

Prison guard attacker dodges jail in Cessnock case

A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.

Prison officers strike over 'slap on wrist' assault sentence

Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc

Music Reduces Dementia Risk By 40%

Groundbreaking Australian research reveals that regularly listening to music could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia, offering a simple and enjoyable prevention strategy.

ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago

Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.

Aussie Mum's Toilet Training Breakthrough

Discover how one Australian mother's frustration with traditional toilet training led to creating a complete system that's helping families ditch nappies faster and cleaner.

WA Students Lead Mental Health Push-Up Challenge

Perth students are being called to become mental health ambassadors in Australia's largest fitness-based mental health initiative, with 3,319 push-ups targeting suicide prevention awareness.

Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed

The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.

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