Claire Ottaviano
Claire Ottaviano is a breaking news journalist with WAtoday, and has extensive experience in local government reporting.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after Redcliffe crash
A 29-year-old male motorcycle rider received serious injuries and was taken to Royal Perth Hospital.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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‘Zero tolerance of racism’: Netball WA on vile letter sent to player
A letter sent to WA netballer and Noongar woman Donnell Wallam included a bizarre acknowledgment of country paying respect to “British and European elders”.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Environmental protection
Dead owls are piling up in my freezer: Perth scientists take a stand
“Enough is enough”, say Australia’s top wildlife experts, sick and tired of mass native wildlife deaths from a source they say the public is not aware of.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Lifeline for WA beaches under threat from rising sea levels
With 20,000km of coastline, Western Australia is facing a battle on all fronts against coastal erosion.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Domestic violence
Grieving mother vows to stop abusers profiting from victims’ deaths
Julie Adams says her beautiful, feisty daughter died after relentless and emotional, sexual, physical and financial abuse. She wants to stop it happening to others.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Former Wanneroo councillor cleared over election pamphlet smear campaign
A pamphlet intended to sully the reputation of a local government councillor backfired when the featured candidate won the seat.
- by Claire Ottaviano
Ex-Collingwood player granted bail following deaths of two WA women
Two elderly women described as the “backbone of their community” were killed this month when their car collided with one allegedly driven by Shannon Cox.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Shipping
WA warned to shop for Christmas early as shipping shortages stall stock
Shortages of all goods imported by sea are expected to worsen, as consumers across the state are warned to get ahead of their Christmas shopping by planning to start looking six months early.
- by Claire Ottaviano
IVF at a fraction of the cost: Perth clinic disrupts infertility market
The Baruahs know how torturous infertility treatment can be, having spent seven years enduring it. But when they finally held their son, “everything changed.”
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Fishing
Lucky to be alive: a Perth family’s harrowing story of survival at sea
A monster wave turned a fishing holiday into a disaster for a Perth family, who have lost a $170,000 boat – but not their lives, thanks to a lucky break.
- by Claire Ottaviano
‘We need you’: Cook calls on private sector to suggest government land best for housing
Premier Roger Cook says “it’s personal” in the battle to supplement Perth’s increasing housing crisis.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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