4+ mon, 2+ week ago (584+ words) WA Health have issued a fresh warning after two locally acquired measles cases travelled on flights between Perth and the Pilbara. It brings WA's total caseload for the year to 23. The infectious people travelled between Perth, Port Hedland and Newman, visiting several locations between June 23 and July 8 including the Crown casino and Perth Airport. The warning comes after WA Health authorities issued a notice on Friday, believing there had been undetected cases of measles in WA. "The latest case had no recent interstate or overseas travel history or known sick contacts, indicating that there have been undetected cases of measles in WA," Communicable Diseases Control Directorate director Paul Armstrong said after a confirmed locally acquired case on Friday. "Measles can spread very quickly and anyone who is not immune is at risk of developing the disease if they are exposed....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1226+ words) The people of Western Australia have shown why Telethon is the biggest and most impactful live TV fundraising event in the world, reaching an astonishing new record of $90,160,275. Over one magical and awe-inspiring weekend our State was once again united by a single purpose: improving the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children, both today and into the future. And yet again, a new record was reached, eclipsing last year's total of $83,264,216. The total fundraising effort since Telethon's inception in 1968 now exceeds $750 million but the impact, through life-changing innovation, research, treatments and opportunities for sick children, is immeasurable. Telethon chairman Richard Goyder said once again the WA community had banded together to change lives. "One of the powerful things about Telethon is the way we come together. Every dollar that this amazing community contributes goes to the people who need…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago (293+ 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. Victoria's chief health officer has warned the measles virus is active in the community, with two new cases detected in Melbourne The two new infections bring the state's total cases to eight in 2025 Significantly, the two people infected with measles had not travelled overseas or been in contact with other known cases "This means there is now local transmission of measles in the community," chief health officer Dr Weeramanthri said in a statement on Thursday Dr Weeramanthri said the cases were infectious at multiple locations in Greater Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne between February 19 and 26, starting at Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong This was followed by multiple locations in Bendigo, as well as Keilor East…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (27+ 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....

3+ mon, 4+ week ago (598+ 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....

8+ mon, 6+ hour ago (696+ words) Katina Curtis is the Canberra bureau chief for The West Australian. She has been covering federal politics for more than a decade, reporting on four elections, six prime ministers and 11 budgets " so far. During her time in the Canberra press gallery, Katina has worked for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and AAP before she joined Seven West Media in 2022. Residents of Perth's eastern suburbs and Wheatbelt will have more access to hospital care with Federal Labor pledging $200 million towards a major expansion of the St John of God Midland public hospital. The Federal election heads west on Monday with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to announce the hospital funding alongside Premier Roger Cook. WA Labor promised $105 million to upgrade the hospital's emergency department during its election campaign last month. It will add another $50 million to that, bringing the combined…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (541+ words) Network groupings for a state's 76 public health services have been unveiled but a cloud continues to hang over future funding levels. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas revealed the final carve-up on Friday after the Victorian government announced its hospital networks plan in August. The 12 geography-based local health service networks will begin operating from July 1 and are expected to share support services and back-office functions to reduce duplication. A state government-commissioned expert review highlighted the need for "fundamental change" to the public health system and recommended some regional health services be forcibly amalgamated. But Ms Thomas reiterated the groupings, determined following consultation, would not involving mergers. "Every health service will retain its own identity, its own board of management and so on," she told reporters. "But of course we want our health services to work better together and where it makes sense…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ 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....

7+ mon, 4+ week ago (420+ words) The countdown to the 2025 Chevron City to Surf is officially on with West Australians urged to join the scenic fun run to help raise funds for people living with disabilities." The countdown to this year's Chevron City to Surf is officially on with West Australians urged to join the scenic fun run to help raise funds for people living with disabilities. Last year, 24,000 people, young and old, either ran, walked or rolled, raising nearly $400,000 for Activ " a disability services provider for people across WA. Activ executive director Kelly Marshall said the money fundraised goes towards helping over 1000 families across the State. "We've been really fortunate that people really want to support Activ and contribute towards improving the lives of people with a disability," she said. "Last year was brilliant but we are always hoping to see more people come down…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (463+ 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 Guardian, Kate then moved to Perth to work for The West Australian. Hundreds of students across the Mid West have been empowered to know what to do in an emergency " with some even inspired to pursue a career in health " after taking part a free first aid training program. The free, age-appropriate First Aid Focus initiative was delivered to more than 400 students at three primary schools and two high schools in Mingenew, Three Springs, Eneabba, Morawa and Carnamah thanks to almost $30,000 donated by Beach Energy and Mitsui E&P Australia. The funding has also resulted in two accredited adult first…...