Hundreds of men, women and children will march silently through the city today in the lead-up to White Ribbon Day to commemorate those who have lost their lives as a result of family and domestic violence. Child Protection Minister Helen Morton, who will again lead the march, said between 2012 and 2013, WA Police received […]
An Aboriginal high school student who has overcome multiple challenges to speak out at a national level against prejudice has been named WA Young Person of the Year. At the 2014 WA Youth Awards last night, Youth Minister Tony Simpson said 17-year-old James Clarke was an inspirational young man who had shown outstanding courage. A […]
Western Australian school students will be part of history as they watch the sun rise over Gallipoli on the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landing. At Kings Park War Memorial today, Premier Colin Barnett named the 32 participants in the 2015 Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour. They will be among 8,000 Australians and 2,000 New Zealanders […]
Commuters are encouraged to leave their car at home on Monday, November 3 and take advantage of a free day of public transport. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said Transperth fares would be reduced from November 1 following the repeal of the carbon tax and a free day of travel offered on November 3 to compensate […]
Drivers caught deliberately obscuring their car or motorbike number plates will be fined $1,000. The penalty increase from $50 occurred after WA Police found a record spike in the number of drivers deliberately altering their plates. Common examples include installing ‘flipping’ mechanisms and remote controlled shutters, using protective films and bending the corners of plates […]
The State Government has welcomed the establishment of a taskforce to review Perth’s metropolitan harness and thoroughbred racing and training assets. Racing and Gaming Minister Terry Waldron said the taskforce would comprise representatives from the racing industry, including chair Robert Pearson (Racing and Wagering Western Australia deputy chairman), alongside RWWA chief executive Richard Burt. “I […]
From today, a new high-tech dual camera unit will scan thousands of number plates outside shopping centres, train station car parks and on main streets in a bid to nab Western Australia’s worst fine and infringement defaulters. The mobile licence plate recognition camera, which will be mounted on the top of a Sheriff’s office vehicle, […]
A program using football to teach young men about mental health and suicide prevention has been recognised among 12 winners of the prestigious 2014 Mental Health Good Outcomes Awards. Targeted at players aged 15 to 25 years, the program run by the Western Australian Football Commission in partnership with One Life, the Western Australian Suicide […]
Western Australia’s licensing system for travel agents ceases tomorrow, in line with the national deregulation of the travel industry. The move comes at a time when travellers are increasingly buying travel online directly from airlines and accommodation providers, and through interstate and international agents. Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said while the WA Government did not […]
Western Australian tenants will be able to manage their tenancy at the click of a button thanks to a new smartphone app launched today. Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said the free app would help tenants easily calculate the maximum amount they might have to pay a landlord before moving in and save photos of the […]