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Royal Perth Hospital just became the only facility in Australia authorized to manufacture breakthrough tumor-fighting cells that could transform cancer care. Patients will soon access cutting-edge therapies without leaving Western Australia.
Western Australia's beloved Australind train service will reconnect Perth and Bunbury this June after nearly three years off the tracks. Four brand-new trains are bringing upgraded comfort and reliability to passengers who've waited patiently through delays.
New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens crushed Australia 29-7 on home soil to claim their first Perth Sevens title. The victory marks the team's third straight win over their fiercest rivals in world series finals.
Thousands gathered at Perth Stadium to celebrate the life of Dennis Cometti, whose golden voice brought joy to Australian sports fans for over 50 years. The iconic broadcaster, who passed away in March at 76, received a state memorial service filled with laughter, tears, and tributes from across the nation.
Australia's soccer captain Sam Kerr returns to lead her national team in the upcoming Women's Asian Cup, joined by teammate Mary Fowler who's making a remarkable comeback just months after major knee surgery. The tournament kicks off March 1 in Perth as Australia chases its second Asian Cup title.
Rugby league is returning to Perth after 25 years, and the new Bears just got major help landing star players. The team revealed their red and black jersey while securing special salary cap concessions to attract top talent.
Australia's Sam Kerr scored a brilliant goal to defeat China 2-1 in the Asian Cup semifinal, sending her team to Saturday's final in Sydney. The Matildas are now one win away from their first Asian Cup title in 16 years.
Australian rugby player Josh Canham scored three tries as the Wallabies crushed Italy 57-10 in Perth, giving departing coach Joe Schmidt a perfect send-off. The dominant nine-try performance marked Australia's first win of 2026 and a fitting finale to Schmidt's coaching tenure.
New South Wales just fast-tracked two massive pumped hydro projects that will store renewable energy for up to 16 hours, helping Australia move beyond coal power. Together, they'll generate enough electricity to power every home in Perth during peak demand.
Australian cricket legend Alyssa Healy ended her international career with a commanding 10-wicket victory over India in Perth. The win sealed a stunning comeback in the multi-format series, with Australia's rising stars showing the future is bright.
The Perth Scorchers just cemented their status as Australia's most successful cricket franchise, clinching their sixth Big Bash League championship against all odds. After experts wrote them off this season following key player losses, the team's smart succession planning and devoted home crowd proved the doubters wrong.
After three years of repairs, the world's second-tallest fire-lookout tree welcomes adventurers back to climb its 100-foot ladder without ropes or harnesses. The reopening brings relief to Pemberton's tourism-dependent community in Western Australia.
Scientists in Western Australia just confirmed the oldest known asteroid impact on Earth, dating back three billion years. The discovery could unlock secrets about how life began on our planet.
Sam Kerr led Australia to victory over North Korea in a nail-biting quarterfinal, punching the Matildas' ticket to next year's World Cup in Brazil. The Chelsea forward scored one goal and set up another as Australia turned just two shots into goals against a relentless opponent.
Emma Baird found belonging in Perth's 1980s goth community during her darkest teenage years. Nearly 40 years later, she credits the subculture with helping save her life and shaping her identity.
One of the world's biggest energy companies is betting billions on Australia's green future. Octopus Australia just announced plans to pour $14.2 billion into renewable energy projects over the next five years.
A Perth choir is giving people with criminal records, addiction histories, and trauma a pathway back to community through music. Since 2022, the Second Chance Choir has helped dozens rebuild their lives after prison.
A Sydney man received Australia's longest-ever wildlife trafficking sentence for smuggling native lizards in popcorn bags and cookie tins. The crackdown shows authorities are getting serious about protecting Australia's unique reptiles, 90% of which exist nowhere else on Earth.
Southern Cross University is partnering with Wildlife Recovery Australia to train veterinary students in wildlife care, creating the only hands-on wildlife hospital program in the country. The initiative tackles Australia's critical shortage of 1,500 veterinarians while ensuring injured native animals get the expert care they deserve.
Australia just launched a $30 million program to use two upcoming Rugby World Cups as catalysts for lasting positive change across the Pacific region. The Impact Beyond initiative aims to grow rugby participation by nearly 40% while strengthening communities from Australia to island nations.
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