The wreckage of a seaplane that plunged into waters off Rottnest Island, killing the pilot and two passengers, has been lifted out of the ocean two days after the fatal incident.
#wanews #perthnews #Rottnest
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A tragic afternoon on Perth’s picturesque holiday isle of #Rottnest. Four pulled from the water and three missing after a seaplane plunged into the water. It sparked an incredible community rescue effort. Thoughts are with the families of those onboard 🙏 #wanews #perth
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The front page of Wednesday’s The West Australian 🗞️📰

UK rapper Yung Filly has been charged with hooning & had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly clocked driving at 158km/h while on bail in Perth. The 29yo Youtuber has been in WA since October awaiting a court appearance for rape allegations. #wanews #perthnews thewest.com.au/news/crime/h...

Tens of thousands of women will be eligible to join new class actions against mining giants Rio Tinto, BHP and their subsidiaries alleging systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination. #wanews #perthnews thewest.com.au/business/min...

Almost 1300 domestic violence victims were turned away from just four of WA’s 45 refuges in the first half of 2024.

It’s just the tip of the iceberg of those being left out in the cold, with the sector buckling under the weight of rising demand & insufficient funding
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A former ward of the State sexually abused three times while under care has been awarded more than $1 million in compensation — one of the biggest payouts in WA history for institutional child sexual abuse. Important story here by my colleague Emily Moulton: thewest.com.au/news/court-j...

Hidden trackers, spyware, drones — Violent men are using everyday items including teddy bears, pot plants, prams and cars to keep tabs on their victims in a bid to extend their terror. thewest.com.au/news/wa/hidd...

WA rape victims are left to wait in soiled clothes and made to drive hours due to State’s dire services, a new report has found. Some regions have no specialist services, while those that do haven't had a funding boost in years despite a 30 per cent rise in cases.
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While surveyed Rio Tinto staff perceived that workplace culture issues were getting better, a review has found instances of sexual assault and harassment, bullying and racism either has not improved or got worse in the past two years. #WAnews #PerthNews #MiningNews thewest.com.au/business/min...

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‘It was just a joke’: Language matters. At home, in the workplace & in the community. It’s at the heart of Circle Green’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign. 30 WA cafes are taking part, using cups like this, with thought-provoking messages.

📰: thewest.com.au/business/wor...

Perth residents face a second summer of substandard beach water quality from environmental issues at popular spots. In the north, algal blooms have jeopardised swimming lessons & to the south, coastal erosion has prompted several beaches closures #wanews #perthnews
📰✍️: thewest.com.au/news/environ...

Finally made the transition to BlueSky! 🦋👩🏼‍💻
Would love to connect with some fellow Australian journalists, read and share articles, updates & ideas (without all the clutter/trolling/noise of other platforms).
Always open to a story tip 📧: caitlyn.rintoul@wanews.com.au or linkedin.com/in/caitlyn-r...