WA Driving Test Pass Rate Plummets to 43% Despite Tougher Requirements
WA driving test pass rate drops to 43% from 56% in 2010, despite increased supervised hours. Critics say system broken; officials cite safety gains.
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SA Ill-Prepared for Algal Bloom Disaster: Senate Report
Senate report finds South Australia unprepared for toxic algal bloom, calls for more funding and a national disaster framework.
Bunbury Cancer Care Centre Opens Op Shop in Backyard Shed
Solaris Cancer Care in Bunbury opens an op shop in a renovated backyard shed, selling top-end items for $10 or less to raise funds.
Summernats Organisers Must Pay For Street Clean Up
Summernats organisers must pay for street clean-up after 100,000 attend Canberra car festival; police praise crowd behaviour.
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Extreme Weather Chaos Hits Multiple Australian States
Extreme weather hits four Australian states with heavy rain, flooding, and lightning strikes, causing power outages and evacuations.
Police to Drain Dam in Renewed Search for Missing 4-Year-Old Gus in South Australia
SA Police to drain dam in renewed search for missing 4-year-old Gus, who vanished a month ago on a remote sheep station.
Elderly Pedestrian Killed By School Bus In Sydney
74-year-old bus driver charged after female pedestrian, also 74, killed in Sydney CBD collision.
Asbestos Shards Found at Hillarys Dog Beach Prompt Clean-Up and Warning
Asbestos shards found at Hillarys dog beach in Perth prompt clean-up and safety warning; experts urge caution and better disposal options.
Reflective UV Rays Burn 10-Week-Old Baby in Perth
Ten-week-old Lucy Goddard suffered second-degree burns from reflective UV rays while in the shade on an overcast day in Perth.
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Perth's Boorloo Bridge Closed After Cable Failure
Perth's Boorloo Bridge closed until Thursday after lighting casing fell into Swan River; no injuries reported.
Queensland Bakery Crowned Australia's Best Meat Pie for 2025
Paradise Bakehouse in Bundaberg wins Australia's Best Meat Pie for 2025, marking its third victory in the competition.
Lions Club Breaks Record With 102 Hour Bunnings Sausage Sizzle
Whitford Lions Club raises $50,000 for mental health with record 102-hour sausage sizzle at Bunnings Joondalup, selling over 8200 sausages.
Perth Cafes Open for Coffee on Christmas Day 2025
List of Perth cafes open on Christmas Day 2025 for coffee, including locations and hours.
Prince William Reveals How He and Catherine Told Children About Cancer Diagnosis
Prince William shares how he and Catherine told their children about her cancer diagnosis, emphasizing honesty and family unity.
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Portable CarPlay Screen Offers Affordable Upgrade Without Installation
Portable CarPlay screen from Laser offers affordable car navigation upgrade with no installation, priced at $149 with $20 off at JB Hi-Fi.
Two Fatal Head-On Crashes on Brisbane Motorways Within 24 Hours
Two fatal head-on crashes on Brisbane motorways within 24 hours; police investigate drugs and alcohol as factors.
2026's First Supermoon: Wolf Moon to Appear Larger Tonight
2026's first supermoon, a wolf moon, appears larger tonight. Best viewing at dusk. Next supermoons in November and December.
Woman, 72, Rescued After Two Days Stranded in Cairns Bushland
A 72-year-old woman was rescued after two days stranded in dense bushland near Cairns' Green Arrow track, having fallen down a 10-metre embankment.
Two Giant Corpse Flowers Bloom Simultaneously In Cairns
Two rare corpse flowers bloom at Cairns Botanic Gardens, with two more expected. Thousands visit to see and smell the giant, stinky blooms.
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Unboxing Videos: A Lucrative but Mysterious Industry
Unboxing videos of kids' toys attract billions of views and big money, but experts worry about their effect on children.
Aussies Save Thousands With At-Home Beauty Hacks
Aussies save thousands with at-home beauty hacks for tanning, brows, keratin, hair removal, and acne treatment.
Teen Driver Crashes Car Into Kellyville Home, Causing Extensive Damage
A car crashed through a garage in Kellyville, Sydney, causing extensive damage to the home. Two 17-year-old boys were unharmed.
EU Trade Deal Fails to Protect Australian Prosecco
EU-Australia trade deal protects domestic prosecco name but phases out exports in 10 years, while red meat access falls short of industry demands.
Queensland Government Rejects $195m Federal Funding for Haughton Pipeline
Queensland ditches $195m federal funding for Haughton pipeline stage two, citing GST clawback concerns, and will fund it itself.
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French Provincial Dream Home in Dalkeith Hits Market for $7 Million
A $7 million French provincial home in Dalkeith, built in 2024, offers six bedrooms, river views, and luxurious finishes.
Canada Proposes Landmark Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Canada introduces bill banning social media for under-16s, with penalties for non-compliance, aiming to protect children from online harms.
Weight Loss Drugs Proposed for Australian Children in Obesity Fight
Novo Nordisk proposes weight loss drugs for Australian kids amid obesity crisis, citing early intervention benefits.
Protected Blue Groper Killing Sparks Marine Reserve Push
A spear fisher killed a protected eastern blue groper in Terrigal Haven, prompting calls for the area to become an aquatic reserve.
Motto Fashion Launches Free Gifts Promotion: Behind the Scenes at Family Fashion House
Motto Fashion launches free gifts promotion, offering behind-the-scenes look at family-run brand's 40-year legacy of empowering women through confident clothing.
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Domestic Abusers Sew GPS Trackers Into Teddy Bears to Stalk Victims, Refuge Warns
Refuge warns domestic abusers are sewing GPS trackers into teddy bears and using tech to stalk victims, with 68% of cases involving physical violence.
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