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Claremont champion Jayme Harken led Western Australia's women's football team to their first-ever victory over South Australia, dominating by 92 points in her captaincy debut. The breakthrough 99-7 win marks a milestone moment for WA women's football after years of near-misses.
A remote corner of Ghana's Upper West Region is finally getting its first technical school after families spent years unable to afford sending their children elsewhere for education. The groundbreaking fulfills a six-year-old promise and brings skills training home to one of the country's most underserved areas.
After five years of abandonment, Newman's motocross community is racing to restore their beloved track so kids can ride in their own backyard instead of traveling 12 hours to compete. A fresh committee is raising $100,000 to bring back the club that once united the remote Australian mining town.
Western Australia is introducing guidelines requiring renewable energy companies to pay host communities based on project size. Wind farms generating 2 gigawatts could contribute $1.75 million annually to local towns.
Western Australia's conservation groups are pushing for stronger climate targets after state emissions rose for the third straight year. The push comes as communities and industry leaders call for a clear roadmap to clean energy.
A high school wrestling team that once couldn't get past the semifinals just captured its third consecutive state championship. Their coach almost quit during the rebuild, but stuck with it to create a dynasty.
Western Australia may soon let people under state guardianship speak publicly about their experiences for the first time in decades. An independent legal review says there's "no good reason" to silence these vulnerable adults if they want to share their stories. #
Western Australia is pioneering a new approach to fighting climate change by setting the world's first targets for green commodity exports. While shifting away from traditional emissions targets, the state is betting on renewable energy, clean steel production, and economic transformation to drive decarbonization.
Western Australia is launching a specialized taskforce to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco and stop the violence plaguing communities. Led by a dedicated "tobacco tzar," the team will combine health inspectors with police expertise to protect neighborhoods from escalating crime.
After Western Australia's worst flu season on record, the state is rolling out free RSV vaccines to protect 15,000 older residents in aged care facilities. The $2.6 million program could save lives and prevent hospital overcrowding this winter.
Western Australia is installing 18 community batteries that will store rooftop solar energy and power thousands of homes through evening peak times by mid-2027. The $25 million project marks a major step forward for a state that had zero grid storage just three years ago.
Western Australia is introducing new laws to protect home buyers after hundreds were left homeless and cash-strapped when builder Nicheliving collapsed. The reforms give regulators power to demand financial proof from struggling builders before disaster strikes.
More than 26,000 Western Australians have sparked a parliamentary inquiry into greyhound racing, with advocates sharing powerful stories about why change is needed. The movement shows how grassroots advocacy can push important conversations about animal welfare into the halls of government.
Scientists discovered that koala fossils in Western Australia aren't just ancient relatives—they're an entirely different species that lived until 28,000 years ago. The extinct koala had mysterious face grooves and a slimmer build than today's cuddly icons.
Three Western Australian firefighters were honored Sunday as their names joined 100 others on the state's Fallen Firefighters' Honour Roll. Two died from cancers linked to their service, while one gave his life battling a blaze.
People in rural Western Australia will soon have disability support workers flying to them instead of traveling hundreds of miles for care. A new government program is bringing therapists and support services directly to five regional areas after a successful trial helped hundreds access the help they need. #
Western Australia is set to debate legislation requiring trains to have flashing beacons and side lighting, a change families have fought decades to achieve. The bill could save lives at the 20,000 rail crossings across Australia where most accidents still happen.
Western Australia's new AI road safety cameras are catching seatbelt violations at unprecedented scale, and when drivers appeal unfair fines, the system is listening. With 60% of appeals succeeding, the state is proving technology and fairness can work together.
For years, thousands of children in Ghana's Wa East district learned while sitting on bare concrete floors, their uniforms torn and dusty by day's end. Thanks to a local MP and partners, 2,000 new desks are finally giving students a proper place to learn.
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