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Archive for February 19th, 2024
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 […]