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Archive for May 3rd, 2023
NSW climate activist Violet CoCo denied bail in Perth
NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been charged and denied bail in Perth after allegedly spraying a Woodside Energy logo on a police station. May 3, 2023 High-profile NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo will spend the night behind bars after she spray-painted a gas company’s logo on a Perth police station during a protest. Deanna […]
Legacy centenary torch ignited as national tour begins
Former WA governor Kim Beazley has lit the Legacy centenary torch as it starts a journey around Australia to commemorate the charity’s work over the past 100 years. May 3, 2023 The Legacy centenary torch has been lit in Western Australia at its first stop on a six-month tour around the nation to commemorate the […]
Pilots escape burning firebomber through cockpit window
Two pilots who survived a large air tanker crash in Western Australia were trapped in the plane as it started to burn before finding a way out of the wreckage. May 3, 2023 The pilots of a Boeing 737 large air tanker that burst into flames after it crashed in Western Australia while fighting a […]
Vape detector trial to stop ‘scourge’ at WA schools
The WA government will install vape detectors at 10 schools during a trial aimed at stopping students inhaling from electronic cigarettes on school grounds. May 3, 2023 Western Australia’s education department will trial vape detectors in school toilets in a bid to stop students inhaling from electronic cigarettes. Minister for Education Tony Buti says the […]
Commissioner defends police search of journalist’s home
WA’s police chief has defended the search of a journalist’s home and car in relation to protest action against industrial construction near Aboriginal rock art. May 3, 2023 Western Australia’s police commissioner has defended the treatment of a journalist who had her home searched and equipment seized during an investigation into a protest. AAP has […]
NSW climate activist Violet CoCo arrested in Perth
NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been arrested in Perth after allegedly spraying a Woodside logo on a police station. May 3, 2023 High-profile NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been arrested after travelling across the country and spraying a gas company’s logo on a Perth police station. Activist group Disrupt Burrup Hub says it […]
Legacy centenary torch relay ignites for national tour
The Legacy centenary torch has arrived in Albany where former deputy prime minister Kim Beazley will start its journey around Australia. May 3, 2023 The Legacy centenary torch has touched down in Western Australia before a tour around the nation to commemorate the charity’s important work supporting defence families during the past 100 years. The […]