Tag: Western Australia
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Perth Christmas Day heat hits 41C forecast as WA cooks under storms to the north
Perth Braces for a 41C Christmas Day If you thought Christmas Day would bring mild beach weather or cool coastal breezes, the latest forecast says otherwise. Meteorologists are now predicting a scorching 41C (105.8F) in Perth as Australians across Western Australia prepare for a festive day under the sun. The heat is expected to be…
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The 2025 Honour Roll: WA Students with the Highest ATARs Revealed
The 2025 Honour Roll: WA’s Highest ATARs Western Australia has released its annual honour roll, celebrating the state’s top-performing students based on ATAR results for 2025. The announcements showcase a mix of academic excellence, dedication, and community involvement, painting a picture of how WA’s young people are shaping the future of education and work in…
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Perth Parents Question Tragic Stillbirth at WA’s Premier Maternity Hospital
Overview A Perth family is seeking answers after their newborn son was left stillborn at what is described as Western Australia’s premier maternity hospital. The couple, who have chosen to speak publicly about their experience, say the birth was chaotic and traumatic, labeling it a “train wreck” and describing gaps in care that they believe…
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Perth family seeks answers after baby born dead at WA maternity hospital
Content warning: This article discusses a bereavement and contains graphic details related to childbirth. Tragic birth sparks questions for a Perth family A Perth family is demanding answers after their baby was born tragically stillborn at a Western Australian maternity hospital. The infant, named Tommy Starkie, was delivered under circumstances that the parents describe as…
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WA Weather: Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina Triggers Emergency Warning for Cambridge Gulf to north of Faraway Bay
Emergency Warning Issued as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina Advances A cyclone emergency warning has been issued for parts of Western Australia, with authorities urging residents to take immediate action. Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to category four and is moving toward the northeast Kimberley Coast, including areas from Cambridge Gulf up to the region…
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WA Weather Update: Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina Triggers Emergency Warning Along Cambridge Gulf to Berkeley River
Overview: Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina Warns WA Coast Western Australia is under a cyclone emergency as Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies and begins to impact the region along the Kimberley coast. Officials have issued a formal emergency warning for areas from Cambridge Gulf to north of Faraway Bay, telling residents and visitors that they are…
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Cyclone Fina Triggers Urgent Emergency Warning for Cambridge Gulf to Faraway Bay in WA
Overview: Cyclone Fina prompts emergency warning across parts of Western Australia A Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified and prompted an emergency warning for communities along WA’s far northeastern Kimberley coast. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a cyclone emergency warning with a stark message: “you are in danger and need to act immediately.”…
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West Australian Lottery Winner: How a $50 Million Powerball Jackpot Changes Everything
West Australian Wins $50 Million Powerball Jackpot A West Australian has claimed the entire $50 million Powerball jackpot in Thursday’s draw, a win that is set to change the life of one lucky player and ripple through the local community. While Powerball thrills are not uncommon in Australia, a full-million-dollar prize plucked from the draw…
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Ancient Australian rocks clue the Moon’s dramatic birth
Unveiling a long-standing mystery New research from the University of Western Australia suggests that some of the planet’s oldest rocks, buried deep in Western Australia, could deepen our understanding of the Moon’s dramatic birth. The study, which centers on exceptionally ancient feldspar minerals dating to about 3.7 billion years ago, offers a fresh angle on…
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Ancient Australian Rocks May Redraw the Moon’s Birth Story
New Clues from Earth’s Oldest Rocks Researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) have turned to Earth’s oldest material, rocks buried deep in Western Australia, to rethink the moment that birthed the Moon. In a study focusing on 3.7-billion-year-old feldspar, scientists are piecing together clues about the cataclysmic events that shaped Earth’s celestial companion.…