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NewsAustralian Associated PressCatholic bishops call for climate action
Australia's Catholic bishops have called for greater action to combat climate change, saying the world is facing an ecological crisis.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must be at the centre of caring for country, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference said in its annual statement promoting social justice, released on Thursday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA aims to lure interstate skilled workers
Its borders might be closed to much of the nation but Western Australia is reaching across the divide in a bid to lure more skilled workers.The McGowan government has announced it will spend $4 million on a targeted advertising campaign to attract workers from interstate and New Zealand.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaUrgent recall of baby toys over suffocation fears
Consumers are being asked to immediately dispose of the items. Read more to discover what you need to know.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo new cases in WA after miner infection
Fears of a coronavirus outbreak in Western Australia are dissipating with no sign of further infections at a Pilbara mine site.No new cases emerged on Thursday after it was revealed a fly-in, fly-out worker may have been infectious while in the community.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMotorists rage over 'unreasonable' road rule
A simple road rule about overtaking has sparked heated debate online. Read more about what could land you a huge fine.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMine worker tests positive to virus in WA
A fly-in, fly-out mine worker has tested positive to the coronavirus in Western Australia and may have been infectious while in the community.Premier Mark McGowan says the man in his 30s returned a "very weak" positive test result in recent days but has since tested negative.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAldi shoppers outraged over change to popular baby item
The redesign of the popular product has upset customers who say the quality is definitely not as good as it used to be. Find out how the supermarket has responded to the claims.
NewsAustralian Associated PressHomicide probe over death of WA woman
West Australian police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old woman in Perth's southern suburbs, with a 17-year-old boy speaking to detectives.Police say the woman attended a medical centre in Spearwood on Tuesday afternoon with a serious injury.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMissing man's body found after WA floods
Police have found the body of a missing driver whose car was submerged in floodwaters in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region.A major search was launched for 34-year-old Ajit Khan, whose ute was found stranded in Piesseville during a storm last week.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHow Coles is taking on Aldi with popular family items
Shoppers were stunned at the incredibly low price of the popular items. Read more to find out how you can get yours hands on them too.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA regulator 'relaxed' casino oversight
A royal commission will examine whether the West Australian casino regulator effectively allowed Crown to self-regulate aspects of its Perth operations.An interim report by the Perth Casino Royal Commission has made no formal findings or recommendations but flagged concerns over WA's regulatory settings.
NewsAustralian Associated PressNo end in sight to WA public housing wait
Western Australia could face a long wait for more public housing amid concerns more rough sleepers will die on the streets of Perth.At least 56 homeless people died in Perth last year, according to recent figures released by the University of Western Australia.
HealthAustralian Associated PressWA looks to lift sluggish vaccination rate
Younger West Australians will be targeted in a coronavirus vaccination "blitz" as the state looks to boost its faltering rollout.About 17 per cent of West Australian adults have so far been fully vaccinated, the worst performance of any state or territory.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaColes customers stunned by obscure 'freebie' rule in every store
The shopper started a heated debate over the Coles price scanning policy. Coles has since cleared up who is right. Read more to find out what they've said.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Should know better': Boy's terrible accident from hidden beach hazard
A mum is urging people to be careful after her son ended up with second-degree burns from a beach visit. Find out what happened to the unfortunate eight-year-old.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaPopular Neutrogena sunscreen recalled over cancer-causing chemical
The popular sunscreen brand is being recalled to reduce potential health risks to consumers. Find out which brand it is here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaColes customers slam strict FlyBuys promotion 'rip off'
Shoppers say they should be able to carry their credits from the MasterChef promotion over to Coles' new giveaway. Read more to find out why.
NewsAustralian Associated PressParts of WA hit by thunderstorms, floods
Severe thunderstorms are set to hit Perth and surrounding regions, with flooding already affecting the state's southwest.People in the Perth Metropolitan, Great Southern, South West, Lower South West and Central Wheat Belt districts are being told to take action to stay safe when the storms hit.
NewsAustralian Associated PressStorms, minor flooding for WA
Widespread heavy rain has caused minor flooding north of Perth.Falls up to 15 mm overnight to Saturday resulted in both the Swan River at Walyunga and the Avon River swelling, authorities say.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAldi customer disgusted by store's ‘disintegrating’ chicken
The pregnant woman couldn't believe what happened to her chicken when she cooked it. Read more to find out what left her shocked.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaChildcare centre fined $20,000 after kids found on edge of highway
A Perth childcare centre has been slapped with a huge fine after four young children in its care were found next to a highway. Read more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaColes shopper rages over ‘dangerous’ MasterChef knife problem
A Coles customer has warned others over a 'very disappointing' problem with their MasterChef knife. Read more about what happened here.
NewsAustralian Associated PressWA centre fined over missing children
A childcare centre in Perth's south has been ordered to pay $20,000 in penalties and costs after four young children climbed through a fence and were found on the verge of a four-lane highway.The incident at Sparrow Early Learning in Mandurah in August last year prompted action in the State Administrative Tribunal over breaches of education and care service laws.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWA shark attack victim filmed himself jumping on hammerhead
Aaron Moir, 32, calls himself 'the shark rider' but reportedly came off second best in his latest encounter with a lemon shark.
NewsYahoo News Australia‘Seriously wrong’: $98 problem with driving test system
62 per cent of drivers in this regional city have failed their driving test. Find out why some people think it's revenue-raising.
