Western Australia (WA) has announced that all state-owned coal-fired power stations in WA will be retired by 2030 due to the large-scale uptake of rooftop solar across the state. The 340-megawatt power station in the southwestern town of Collie will shut its doors in late 2027, while the nearby 854-megawatt Muja complex will see a…
Western Australia to Close State-Owned Coal Power Stations by 2030
June 15, 2022
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Largest Plant in the World Has Been on the Planet for Over 4000 Years
June 2, 2022
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Researchers from two Australian universities have discovered what they believe to be the largest plant in the world, an ancient and resilient seagrass that stretches 180km across. This single giant plant of the seagrass Posidonia australis is estimated to be 4,500 years old. It was found in the shallow waters of Shark Bay in Western Australia…
Government Intervenes to Speed Up Western Australia’s Ambulance Response Times
The Western Australian (WA) government is co-ordinating a multi-agency response to help the St John Ambulance Service deal with the current staff shortage and speed up ambulance response times. Senior Department of Health and WA Police representatives are now stationed at the St John’s Ambulance headquarters to assist the service, ensuring appropriate emergency response coordination….
Western Australian Shipwreck Documentary to Premiere on Disney+
Shipwreck stories from the Western Australian (WA) coastline will be brought to the world when the documentary Shipwreck Hunters Australia premieres on Dysney+ in the coming months. In the first Australian documentary commissioned by the entertainment giant, viewers will join a team of ocean adventurers as they combine new evidence, the latest technologies, and archival…
Parole for People Linked to Terrorism Unlikely as Western Australia Passes New Law
The Western Australian (WA) parliament has passed a law via which people with links to terrorism will be subject to the presumption against parole. The Sentencing Legislation Amendment (Persons Linked to Terrorism) will ensure terrorism-related risks are thoroughly assessed before a person with links to terrorism is granted an early release from prison, the aim being…
Western Australia’s China Syndrome
May 16, 2022
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Commentary The issue of Australia’s relationship with China has been raised several times during the federal election campaign. Last month, it emerged that that the government of the Solomon Islands, which lie only 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) off Australia’s north-east coast, had agreed to enter into a security deal with China. There has also been…
Western Australian Opposition Condemns Government’s Extension of Emergency Powers
Western Australian (WA) opposition leader Mia Davies has criticised the McGowan government for using its majority to push through legislation that extends WA’s State of Emergency powers for a further six months. In a release on Wednesday, Davies, also the leader of the WA Nationals, said the premier had sidestepped normal parliamentary processes to avoid…
Western Australia Looks to Market Clean Hydrogen to Europe
May 5, 2022
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Western Australia’s (WA) state government has revealed it is looking to partner with European countries to harness the state’s renewable hydrogen potential with the Minister for Hydrogen Industry, Alannah MacTiernan, travelling to Germany and the Netherlands to promote the state’s renewable hydrogen potential. As part of her trip, the minister will take part in the World Hydrogen…
Clean Sweep for Aussie Surfers at Margaret River Pro
May 5, 2022
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Aussies Isabella Nichols and Jack Robinson have taken out the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia. The victory was Nichols’ first Championship Tour (CT) event win and local hero Jack Robinson’s second. Hailing from Coolum Beach on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, the 24-year-old Nichols was up against Hawaiian Gabriela Bryan, who had turned in a solid…
John John Florence at Home in Big Margaret River Conditions
April 29, 2022
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Hawaiian two-time world surfing champion John John Florence has once again demonstrated his big wave prowess in the opening round of the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia. The 29-year-old dominated in the 10′ to 14′ foot conditions on Friday, making critical turns under the lip and timing his finishes to perfection to score 15.60…
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