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The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.
- 3,246articles · 30d
- 1+ hour agolatest article
- Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
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- 146avg words
- News 865
- Sports 682
- Sports & Fitness 652
- Politics 650
- Sport 608
- Economy, Business & Finance 587
- Crime & Law 572
- Sensitive Subjects 525
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Everyday items linked to autism risk
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (398+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Exposure to chemicals found in everyday plastics during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of…...
Hundreds of care residents refunded for basic services
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
'Profound' increased death rate for welfare recipients
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (25+ words) People on disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate nine times higher than those outside the welfare system, a study has found....
‘Flawed’: Doctors say $95m maternity overhaul not sufficient
5+ day, 16+ min ago (304+ words) More neo-natal beds and specialist ambulances have been announced, but it’s not enough to head-off doctors’ criticism of the decision to locate Perth’s new womens and babies hospital. More neonatal beds and specialist ambulances have been announced, but itâs…...
'Suicide rates would climb' due to veterans' health cap
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Push for path to appeal computer-determined health care
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
‘Unacceptable outcome’: Lifeline chief laments suicide stat
1+ week, 1+ day ago (420+ words) When new Lifeline chief executive Sarah Fordham was appointed to the role in July, she was shocked to discover a key suicide statistic that has not budged....
WA’s new workers comp laws drives mental health claims spike
1+ week, 2+ day ago (325+ words) Some of Australia’s biggest insurers are losing ground in workers compensation as psychological injury claims surge following tighter workplace safety rules nationally and an overhaul of laws in WA. WAâs new workplace health and safety rules have prompted a…...
Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate
1+ week, 3+ day ago (142+ words) One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are likely to blow out, as people forgo treatment. "We (older people) are an expensive target in terms of health If we all landed in the…...
Spring brings hay fever warning following record wet winter
1+ week, 6+ day ago (396+ words) The first week of spring is delivering warm weather to most of the country in a well-scheduled change of conditions. While the East Coast is quickly heating up, Western Australia is being served with a cold front at the start…...