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Testing underway after mass bird death in country WA
Authorities investigating after dozens of birds found dead or dying at Coorow in WA's Wheatbelt Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 8:00am In short: A wildlife carer says 78 birds have been found dead or dying at Coorow in WA's Wheatbelt. Some locals believe the deaths are related to poisons spread to control mice, but the cause is yet to be determined. The public is advised to report further sightings and avoid handling dead birds.
Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies
Authorities 'deeply sorry' for teenager let down by WA's mental health system Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 1:21pm In short: A teenager from WA's South West was left in a hospital emergency department for almost five days waiting for a mental health bed. After 116 hours, the 17-year-old was transferred to a hospital 300km away. WA's health minister and director of its country health service both apologised to the Busselton family.
Fisherman attacked after treading on crocodile in northern WA
A 35-year-old fisherman has become the fourth victim of a crocodile attack in WA's Kimberley in the past six months. Authorities say the man was fishing in waist-deep water at Barred Creek, north of Broome, late last month when he trod on the saltwater crocodile. He was discharged from Broome Hospital after his injuries were treated.
Water security concerns as magnetite miner seeks extension
EPA asked to pause Karara magnetite mine assessment over water concerns Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 9:29am In short: Karara Mining Limited is seeking approval from the Environmental Protection Authority to extend its magnetite ore operations in WA's Midwest until 2048. Mingenew Shire President Hellene McTaggart says there is concern over how the 15-year extension could affect water security. The Shire of Mingenew has asked the EPA to pause its assessment to better study impacts on groundwater supplies.
How the relocation of a Bunnings store ignited a furore in this town
Why Bunnings's plan to move 10km from Bunbury has become a 'red hot' political issue Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 4:18pm In short: Bunnings's plan to relocate its Bunbury store has sparked fierce opposition from businesses, politicians and residents. Critics argue the move could hurt nearby retailers and take up land otherwise earmarked for housing during a housing shortage. The hardware giant says the $70 million development will create jobs.
Breaking: Diver dies after bite by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Diver dies after attack by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 3:18pm A male diver has died after he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off the southern Western Australian coast, WA police have confirmed. The 35-year-old man was taken by boat to shore after emergency services responded to reports of a shark attack at 11:25am, local time, on Saturday. The man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was attacked, according to police.
Diver dies after being bitten by 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Diver dies after attack by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 3:18pm In short: A 35-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark off the southern WA coast. Police say the man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was attacked. He was taken by boat to shore but could not be revived.
Unlicensed chip factory lands WA's 'spud king' in hot water
WA 'spud king' Tony Galati's business fined $20k for unlicensed chip factory Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:42pm In short: Galati Group company ABV Food Processing has been fined $20,000 for building and operating an unlicensed potato chip factory in WA's South West. The announcement of the facility's April 2024 "grand opening" tipped off authorities. The Galati Group has since lodged an application, which is being assessed.
WA's Ebola risk is low, chief health officer says
WA's new Chief Health Officer Clare Huppatz confident state's Ebola risk is low Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 7:06am In short: Clare Huppatz tells Stateline in her first TV interview since becoming WA's chief health officer that the risk of Ebola entering the state is low, due to the low number of people travelling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dr Huppatz said the state's diphtheria outbreak was unusual, but not something that could not be managed. The chief health officer hopes she can...
Thousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA
Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windowsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of residents have been left without power in Perth as an intense storm lashed Australia’s west coast, with authorities warning on Sunday morning the worst was still to come. The powerful weather event was forecast to bring wind gusts of up to 125km/h to Perth and communities along Western Australia’s coast.