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Archive for February, 2024
Industrial action at Qantas subsidiary to be extended
Regional airline travellers in Western Australia may be in for more flight pain as pilots working at a Qantas subsidiary set a date for more industrial action. February 20, 2024 Thousands of regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers face more disruptive flight cancellations as pilots employed by a Qantas subsidiary vow to extend industrial […]
Climate protesters arrested at Woodside headquarters
Police have arrested climate activists allegedly blocking a road during a protest outside Woodside Energy’s Perth headquarters, the Disrupt Burrup Hub says. February 20, 2024 Climate activists protesting against Woodside Energy’s Browse gas project outside the company’s Perth headquarters have been arrested, Disrupt Burrup Hub says. Dozens of activists gathered at the building on Tuesday […]
‘High risk’ Lincoln will redevelop into a cyclone
Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln is a strong chance to redevelop after it crosses Western Australia and heads to sea, the Bureau of Meteorology says. February 20, 2024 A massive storm dumping heavy rain in Western Australia has a 60 per cent chance of redeveloping into a tropical cyclone. The weather system, which was formerly Tropical Cyclone Lincoln, continued […]
Ex-cyclone Lincoln could gather strength and redevelop
Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln could redevelop into a severe storm after crossing into Western Australia on Monday, forcing communities to prepare for heavy rain. February 20, 2024 A massive storm that lashed the Top End with heavy rain could gather strength and redevelop into a tropical cyclone. The weather system, which was formerly Tropical Cyclone Lincoln, crossed […]
Town hottest place on earth as scorcher melts records
Heat records have been smashed in Western Australia as temperatures soar and one town claimed the title of the hottest place on earth, albeit for one day. February 19, 2024 Residents in parts of Western Australia are expecting another scorching day of heat after recording-breaking temperatures left one town as the hottest place on earth. […]
‘Most prolific AG’: premier hails the retiring Quigley
After more than two decades as an MP, Western Australia’s Attorney-General John Quigley is set to retire from state politics at the next election. February 19, 2024 Western Australian Attorney-General John Quigley is set to retire from state politics after more than two decades as an MP. The Member for Butler says he will not […]
Hydrogen hub deal worth $140m finalised for Pilbara
Western Australia could become a world-leading hydrogen producer after the federal and state governments finalised a $140 million deal to build infrastructure. February 19, 2024 The federal and Western Australian governments have finalised a $140 million deal to build a hydrogen production and export facility in the Pilbara. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris […]
Animal rights protesters gather outside cabinet meeting
About 100 Stop Live Exports activists have rallied in Perth and called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to set a date for a ban on the trade. February 19, 2024 Dozens of protesters have gathered outside a Perth building where the federal cabinet is meeting to rally against live animal exports. Stop Live Exports repeated […]
Ex-TC Lincoln could redevelop off WA
Ex-Cyclone Lincoln has blasted the Top End with heavy rainfall as it moves west amid a warning it could redevelop into a cyclone off the Kimberley coast. February 19, 2024 Lincoln could gather strength and redevelop into a tropical cyclone again, as communities in its path prepare for heavy rainfall and flooding. The weather system […]
Qantas Group and regional pilots hit wall in pay row
Qantas Group has rejected union claims it’s walked away from wage negotiations with striking pilots working for a regional airline. February 16, 2024 Qantas Group and a union are blaming each other for a deadlock in wage negotiations for regional pilots, amid a series of strikes. More than 200 Network Aviation and QantasLink pilots in […]
Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia
Authorities are investigating after 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh arrived in the Kimberley on an asylum seeker boat. February 16, 2024 More than two dozen suspected asylum seekers have arrived on an undetected boat in northern Western Australia. Authorities are investigating following reports about 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh landed near Beagle Bay, […]
Carer left autistic man in car on hot day: police
A care support worker has been charged with endangering an autistic man after allegedly leaving him in a car for almost an hour on a hot day. February 15, 2024 A care support worker has been charged after allegedly leaving a non-verbal man with severe autism in a car on a 40C day. A member […]
Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case
Mediation talks between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins could be derailed by credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial. February 15, 2024 Credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial could impact two high-profile defamation cases that pit Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds against former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner. Justice Marcus […]
Pilot strike at Qantas subsidiary could be extended
Regional airline passengers could be in for more pain, with striking pilots at a Qantas subsidiary set to consider further industrial action. February 15, 2024 A six-day pilot’s strike causing headaches for thousands of regional passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers could be extended. More than 200 Network Aviation and QantasLink pilots in Western Australia walked […]
Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers
Raids on two suspected illegal gambling houses have netted thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips, with three Crown employees losing their jobs. February 14, 2024 Three Crown workers have lost their jobs after authorities raided two illegal gambling houses and seized thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips. Investigators also found a baccarat table […]
Pilot strike ‘increasingly difficult’ for miners
Regional air passengers and workers face more travel headaches as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary extend industrial action from three to six days. February 14, 2024 Thousands of regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers face three extra days of disruptive flight cancellations as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary extend industrial action. The […]
Man fined for biting pet pig during ‘torturous’ assault
Prolonged abuse of a pet pig described as bizarre and cruel has landed its owner a $5000 fine and a life ban from owning animals. February 14, 2024 A man who bit, bashed and choked his pet pig has copped a fine and a life ban from owning animals. Pan the pig squealed and tried to escape during the […]
Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage
An anti-Woodside activist who spray-painted a protest message on a window of its headquarters has been fined and order to pay the company more than $9000. February 14, 2024 A man who used a fire extinguisher to paint a protest message on Woodside Energy’s headquarters has copped a fine. Disrupt Burrup Hub campaigner Trent Steven […]
Livestock ship docks to unload cattle and sheep
A live-export ship turned back from the Middle East has returned to port to offload thousands of sheep and cattle on board for five-and-a-half weeks. February 12, 2024 After five-and-a-half weeks on board a livestock ship turned back from the Middle East, thousands of sheep and cattle are being unloaded following the vessel’s return to […]
Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage
A live export ship turned back from the Middle East has returned to port to offload thousands of sheep and cattle on board it for five-and-a-half weeks. February 12, 2024 After five-and-half weeks on board a livestock ship turned back from the Middle East, thousands of sheep and cattle are set to be unloaded following […]
Three-day pilot strike to hit some regional routes
Regional travellers and workers could have their flight plans disrupted by a three-day industrial action by pilots, due to start on Wednesday. February 12, 2024 Regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers face three days of disruptions as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary vow to extend industrial action. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots […]
Stranded livestock to be rested on land, then exported
A stranded live export ship is expected to return to port and offload thousands of sheep and cattle to rest on land before exporting them to Israel. February 9, 2024 Thousands of sheep and cattle that have been on board a stranded livestock ship for more than a month are likely to be offloaded to rest on land […]
More Qantas flight pain as pilots fight for pay rise
Regional travellers and FIFO workers could have their flight plans on a Qantas Group carrier disrupted again as pilots vote to take further industrial action. February 9, 2024 Regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers are in for more disruptions as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary vote to take more industrial action. The Australian […]
Boy, 11, charged after 69-year-old man bashed
Police have charged an 11-year-old boy after a 69-year-old man was allegedly kicked, punched and spat on outside his Perth home. February 8, 2024 An 11-year-old boy has been charged over the sustained and serious assault of a 69-year-old man who was allegedly bashed by three people. The victim was spat on and kicked and […]