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Animals
Community in shock after WA’s beloved ‘dingo tour’ pair shot dead
The heartbroken handler of dingoes Eulalia and Steve has taken to social media to express grief over their loss.
- by Claire Ottaviano and Holly Thompson
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WA news LIVE: Tragedy at Warwick Road off-ramp as worker killed; Man charged over Lockridge assault
Follow our live coverage here.
- by Cameron Myles
Meet the rebel teachers educating WA kids their own way
“Everyone wants the best, but everyone speaks a slightly different language. The only way I felt like I could create the best was by stepping outside the system.”
- by Holly Thompson
Three things I love: Art with kids is possible! Perth artist parents share their secrets
Galleries that are family-friendly, with amazing programming and space for running around are more common than you might think. Here’s your insider cheat sheet.
- by Emma Young
Opinion
Social media
Restrict phones and social media, but let’s not lose sight of the real issue in WA schools
While restrictions and bans would be helpful, we also need to be realistic about the challenges of enforcing this. But this WA principal says it’s just the first step.
- by Belinda Provis
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Environmental protection
This review could shape the future of WA’s environment laws. So, were any green groups consulted?
Questions have been raised over whether any input from environmental organisations found its way into an important review that will shape the future of WA’s environmental protection regime.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Police
WA Police officer bitten in chaotic confrontation
The state’s police union says it is time for the force to be properly recognised in an ongoing pay fight, as assaults reach a 15-year-high.
- by Michael Stamp
Teen praised for quick action after Perth woman bitten by tiger snake
A Perth woman has been rushed to hospital after being bitten by a tiger snake in her backyard, with paramedics praising her teenage niece for her life-saving action.
- by Sarah Smith
As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, October 1
WA’s transport minister has insisted a political perk won’t leave taxpayers out of pocket, one Perth radio station reigns supreme, and Perth property listings rose 8 per cent in September. Follow our live coverage here.
- by Emma Young
Controversial 250-bed ‘pod hotel’ in heart of Fremantle has final call delayed
Panicked surrounding residents of heritage-listed homes flocked to the meeting to claim the plan was “a monstrous nightmare” and represented “schoolies on tap”.
- by Emma Young
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