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Despite a wet start to winter, July 2026 saw significantly below-average rainfall across large parts of Western Australia, accompanied by striking weather phenomena captured in photos.
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Western Australia's latest NAPLAN results reveal that while year 9 students outperform national averages, nearly 40% of year 3 students struggle with numeracy, prompting calls for increased support.
ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 12:03 PM 1 source Single-source report
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June and July in Western Australia saw significant events including the first H5 bird flu case, local World Cup celebrations, and a notable court ruling.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:40 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Western Australia will host South Australia in the 2027 State of Origin game, with Victoria set to return in 2028 and 2029 fixtures.
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Marine experts in Western Australia celebrate as a juvenile southern right whale escapes a shallow estuary with apparent help from a pod of dolphins.
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The Dampier Peninsula in Western Australia is still repairing damage from two cyclones that struck within a month during the 2025-26 wet season, with local businesses facing significant costs.
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Unions at Port Hedland in Western Australia plan a brief walkout that may disrupt BHP’s iron ore shipments to Asia.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 10, 2026, 9:20 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Proposed changes to Western Australia's R-Codes aim to enable subdivision of 50,000 more properties, addressing Perth's housing shortfall.
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Nearly 100 shearing shed workers in Western Australia are participating in a training program designed to help them develop skills for employment beyond shearing.
ABC Australia News | Jun 28, 2026, 1:10 AM 1 source Single-source report
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China has refused 10 containers of Australian mung beans due to glyphosate residue levels exceeding allowed limits, prompting Australian growers to reconsider chemical use practices.
ABC Australia News | Aug 12, 2026, 10:59 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Obstetrician John George Mateljan, 74, had indecent assault charges discontinued and was awarded court costs, but remains under professional restrictions.
ABC Australia News | Aug 10, 2026, 5:46 AM 1 source Single-source report
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The 82-year-old cyclist completed a six-week journey raising over A$105,000 for motor neurone disease before his unexpected but peaceful passing.
BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 4:36 AM 2 sources Balanced or center source mix Compare
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Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known as Yung Filly, was acquitted of rape charges but found guilty of assault in a 2024 incident in Perth.
BBC World | Jul 31, 2026, 6:37 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Forensic examination of sandstone blocks from the 1629 Batavia shipwreck reveals a sophisticated supply chain spanning multiple European quarries, shedding light on early global trade.
ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 12:43 AM 1 source Single-source report
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A player in his 20s was hospitalized after being punched during a Lower South West Football League game between Kojonup and Bridgetown, prompting a police inquiry and tribunal referral.
ABC Australia News | Jul 27, 2026, 12:23 PM 1 source Single-source report
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A military trial involving a former senior Royal Australian Navy officer is scheduled to begin in September, with identity suppression ordered by the military court.
ABC Australia News | Jul 24, 2026, 9:12 AM 1 source Single-source report
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses questions about her recent Europe trip with billionaire Gina Rinehart, denying taxpayer funding and responding to criticism of her anti-immigration remarks.
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The Kimberley region faces unresolved questions on youth crime, corrections, and alcohol restrictions following the resignation of long-serving WA minister Paul Papalia.
ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 3:58 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Woodside Energy has initiated legal action to compel climate activists to reveal planners of a stink-bomb protest that evacuated its Perth headquarters in 2023.
ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 9:29 AM 1 source Single-source report
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More than a dozen clinics operated by Partnered Health across Australia have had patient medical records stolen in a cyber attack, prompting legal action to protect the data.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:08 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Former Australian Rules footballer Nicky Winmar was expelled from the Australian Football Hall of Fame after being found guilty of unlawful assault.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Two men in their 30s face murder charges following the death of a man in his 20s in Western Australia's South West region.
ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 1:31 AM 1 source Single-source report
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A major incident involving about seven prisoners at Western Australia’s maximum-security Casuarina Prison resulted in significant damage and an injured prison officer.
ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 11:23 AM 1 source Single-source report
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Following criticism over racist and homophobic remarks on their social media pages, Western Australia Police have requested assistance from Meta to better manage Facebook comments.
ABC Australia News | Jul 8, 2026, 2:26 PM 1 source Single-source report