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Brain cancer
Perth father’s daily battle highlights hidden toll of ‘silent killer’ brain cancer
A new report has shone light on the cost of a “silent killer” affecting the lives of Australian families and striking people in their prime.
- by Carla Hildebrandt
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Australian doctors urge more regulation of circumcision after WA boy’s death
David Flynn was two years old when he and his brother visited Gosnells Medical Clinic in December 2021. David later died as a result of opioid toxicity.
- by Hannah Murphy
Elite Perth boys’ school defends clearing trees for tennis courts
The private school has defended clearing dozens of trees to make way for new tennis courts.
- by Carla Hildebrandt
Northbridge residents outraged over high-rise plan for heritage area
Plans to built tall towers alongside heritage-listed properties has sparked backlash from Northbridge residents who fear 130 years of character will be erased.
- by Carla Hildebrandt
WA Police commissioner calls for high-speed e-scooter import ban after pedestrian’s death
WA’s top police officer has called for a ban on importing high-powered electric scooters following the death of a Perth pedestrian.
- by Carla Hildebrandt
A ‘dob-in’ scheme nailed Brad for flicking a cigarette butt. He swears he didn’t do it
Bradley believes he’s been mistakenly hit with a $500 fine after being accused of tossing a cigarette butt from his car by a Perth council rewarding volunteers with prizes for dobbing in litterers.
- by Carla Hildebrandt
WA paramedic pleads guilty, stood down after stealing fentanyl on job
Lee Headland has pleaded guilty to stealing the powerful painkillers while working with St John in the state’s South West.
- by Hannah Murphy
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Roads
The traffic barriers that are taking as long to build as Boorloo Bridge
The $1.3 million scheme to build about 150 metres’ worth of road barriers will rival the duration of a $187 million, 440-metre piece of flagship city branding. Why?
- by Hamish Hastie
Murujuga traditional owner accuses UNESCO of silencing, intimidating group in Paris
Raelene Cooper wrote to the World Heritage Centre on Sunday to complain about the treatment of her group.
- by Hamish Hastie
‘People might wonder why I left my car’: Rescued backpacker breaks her silence
German backpacker Carolina Wilga has released a statement from her hospital bed in Perth, thanking her rescuers and addressing the mystery of why she left her car in WA’s outback.
- by Hamish Hastie
Minister branded a ‘communist’ in meeting with Perth public housing neighbours
John Carey met with groups of residents to discuss the state government’s plan to convert East Perth’s Fraser Suites tower and its 236 luxury apartments into affordable and social housing.
- by Hamish Hastie