Protecting Point Moore lighthouse: WA calls for a formal protection plan
Point Moore lighthouse protection is back in focus as WA communities push for a formal plan to guard the oldest beacon on the Batavia Coast from erosion and rising seas.
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Vehicle rammed and teen slashed at WA McDonald’s drive-through
A 17-year-old boy was attacked at a Western Australian McDonald’s drive-through, with a car ramming him and the victim slashed in the face. Police are investigating and seeking information.
Perth car park stabbing: teen injured as police search for group
Police are investigating a Perth car park stabbing at a McDonald’s where a teenage boy was injured after being stabbed and struck by a car. Officers seek several offenders and witnesses.
Teen Swims Hours to Save Family Swept at Sea Off WA Coast
A 13-year-old boy, identified by local reports as Austin Appelbee, swam for about four hours through rough WA seas to raise the alarm after his mother and two younger siblings were swept from a kayak.
Mullaloo’s Blackboy Park renamed after naming debate
After years of council review, Mullaloo’s park once named Blackboy Park has a formal name change. This article outlines what is confirmed and what remains uncertain as the update proceeds.
Point Moore lighthouse faces erosion risk amid rising seas along WA coast
Western Australia’s Point Moore lighthouse, dating back to 1878, faces coastal erosion and sea-level rise. A plan is urged to safeguard this heritage beacon.
Adventurer praises teen and mum after miraculous WA rescue off Geographe Bay
An experienced explorer applauds a 13-year-old boy and his mother for their calm, decisive actions as they survived a sea surge near Geographe Bay, WA, in what’s described as a miracle rescue.
Luxury development in WA's South West approved by environment minister
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In the trenches: the private struggle of a Mosman Park family
A Perth-area Mosman Park family is at the centre of a tragedy that has reignited debate about disability support and the NDIS, with friends describing a private battle behind the headlines.
Western Australia issues health warning as four meningococcal cases confirmed
Western Australia health authorities warn residents to monitor for meningococcal disease symptoms after four confirmed cases, urging prompt medical advice.