Tag: Western Australia
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Kiwi Mum Faces Long Recovery After Firebomb Attack in WA
Overview: A community in shock over a violent attack A New Zealand mother, living in Western Australia, is facing a long road to recovery after a firebomb attack that damaged her home and left her family fearful for their safety. The incident, which targeted a modest suburban residence, has sparked a wave of support from…
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Kiwi mum in WA faces long recovery after firebomb attack; GoFundMe launches support for family needs
A Kiwi mother fights for a fresh start after a feared attack In Western Australia, a Kiwi mother is confronting a long road to recovery after a firebomb attack on her home. The incident has left her and her children counting the days as they navigate hospital visits, repairs, and the emotional toll of a…
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WA mum jailed for starving teenage daughter claims trial unfair after illness disruption
Background of the case A West Australian mother, already convicted of neglecting her teenage daughter by allowing her to become dangerously underweight, maintains that her trial was unfair. The appeal centers on claims that illness interrupted crucial parts of the proceedings and that the court should have accommodated her condition or allowed a delay. Prosecutors…
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WA mum who starved teen daughter says trial unfair due to illness and appeal denial
Background A West Australian mother convicted of neglect for allowing her teenage daughter to become dangerously underweight argues that her trial was unfair. She contends that a medical illness she developed during the proceedings affected her ability to participate and mount a full defense, and she has since pursued legal avenues to overturn the verdict.…
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WA Police Officers Assaulted at Out-of-Control Halloween Party in Byford
Incident overview In what police describe as a volatile scene, two Western Australia Police officers were allegedly assaulted while responding to reports of an out-of-control Halloween party in Byford, a suburb in Perth’s south. The incident occurred on Friday night when neighbours contacted authorities around 9:30pm to report disturbances at a residence. Early details indicate…
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Oldest Meteorite Impact Crater Found in WA, Australia
A discovery in Western Australia reshapes Earth’s early history Planet Earth’s early years were a brutal place. The surface was frequently scarred by space rocks as the young planet cooled, atmosphere formed, and life began its slow climb. The latest fieldwork from Curtin University raises the stakes in this story: a site in Western Australia’s…
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Oldest meteorite crater in WA revealed: 3.5B years
Australia’s Ancient Impact: A Crater Older Than Time Earth’s early history is written in rocks, and Western Australia now claims a headline as old as the planet itself. Researchers from Curtin University have proposed that a fossilised meteorite crater in the Pilbara region—deep in the archipelago of ancient crust around North Pole Dome and Marble…
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Western Australia Faces Record RSV Season Despite Strong Immunisation Uptake
RSV in WA: A Record-Breaking Season Meets Strong Immunisation Western Australia is navigating what could be its worst respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) year on record. Latest health data show 11,551 RSV cases reported to the Department of Health as of Monday, just 104 cases shy of the peak set in 2022. While the numbers paint…
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RSV in WA: Despite Strong Immunisation, Health Officials Fear Record Year
RSV in Western Australia: A record-chasing season despite high immunisation uptake Western Australia is approaching a potential record year for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, even as a broad immunisation program for infants and pregnant women helps blunt severe outcomes. Health authorities report 11,551 RSV notifications up to Monday, just 104 cases shy of the…
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ESA inaugurates New Norcia 3 deep space antenna in Western Australia
ESA opens a new chapter in deep-space communications The European Space Agency (ESA) celebrated a milestone last Saturday with the inauguration of New Norcia 3, its fourth deep space antenna, situated in the quiet town of New Norcia in Western Australia. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant upgrade to ESA’s global network of ground stations,…