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Birds, mould and fungus found throughout hospitals
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (457+ words) Outbreaks of cockroaches, possums, birds and insects at major hospitals have been revealed after two deaths prompted a sweeping maintenance review. Outbreaks of pests and fungus dating back more than a decade that were never reported have also been unearthed…...
Aged care home’s deadly Covid breach
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (335+ 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. The aged care home at the centre of a deadly Covid outbreak in July…...
Simple QR code sees huge surge in WA organ donor rates
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (27+ words) West Australian organ donation registrations in 2025 surged by 25 per cent compared to the previous year, thanks to sign ups being reinstated onto drivers licence forms....
Disease spreading in stealth in Sydney
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (313+ 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. Sydneysiders have been warned to be on high alert after a person with no…...
Worker ‘pinned and crushed’ at steel factory
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (248+ 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. A haulage firm is facing health and safety charges after one of its workers…...
Albany surgeon named finalist for State health award
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (314+ words) An Albany surgeon has been recognised at a State level, with Dr Tom Bowles shortlisted for a prestigious award saluting his contribution to developing the Great Southern as a training hub for rural surgeons." An Albany surgeon has been recognised…...
‘Phew!’: Magda Szubanski drops huge update on cancer battle
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (429+ words) Beloved Australian comedian and actor Magda Szubanski has given a funny and "fantastic" update on her cancer battle, revealing she is now in remission. Szubanski, 64, was diagnosed with stage four Mantle Cell Lymphoma in May last year and has been…...
Sean Ramsell rides bike around Australia for mental health
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (685+ words) Albany's Sean Ramsell is revving his engine and riding his motorcycle around Australia to raise money for the Black Dog Institute. Mr Ramsell embarked on his journey from Albany on Sunday and is set to finish his lap by mid-September....
E.Coli hits second AMR Shire swimming spot.
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (169+ words) Another popular swimming spot in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River has tested positive for nasty bacteria, with the shire urging swimmers to take caution. Recent testing at the Barrett St Weir has identified elevated levels of E.Coli, a bacteria…...
NeuroKids service launched in the Mid West
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (260+ words) Kate Campbell is The West Australian / The Sunday Times seven-day newsroom's Chief of Staff. She has experience in court, political and general news reporting and has also worked as a producer on PerthNow. Starting her journalism career at The Geraldton…...