Banks urged to back Armaguard before country's only cash handler faces bankruptcy
A key cash distribution company is teetering on the brink, but could be thrown a lifeline from the banking sector. Armaguard is only guaranteeing it'll stay in business until mid-next-week, claiming a decline in cash use is driving large losses.
Putin your foot in it: WA councillor's bizarre Russian praise makes global headlines
A Port Hedland councilor has made a bizarre appearance on Russian TV, congratulating Vladimir Putin on his recent election win. Adrian McRae described the landslide victory as "the most transparent in the world".
Schoolyard brawl: Lord Mayor refuses Government's school land 'ransom'
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas isn't backing down on refusing to hand over two lots of land to the State Government to build an East Perth primary school. The government has promised to repeal legislation prohibiting development at the Queens Gardens site in exchange for ownership, but last night…
Meta whistleblower exposes serious social media concerns for kids
Children who have access to a smart phone before the age of 14, could face serious mental and physical health risks according to experts. A whistleblower from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is warning she's concerned about over-exposure to the social media sites.
'Very happy to be on the ground': Passengers and pilots on Qantas' latest mid-flight engine scare
The pilots and crew of a Qantas Plane involved in an overnight scare have been praised for keeping passengers calm, after one of the plane's engines was shut down mid-flight. A flight from Melbourne to Perth landed safely last night after pilots reported an issue with one of the plane's engines.
'Very happy to be on the ground': Passengers and pilots on Qantas' latest mid-flight engine scare
The pilots and crew of a Qantas Plane involved in an overnight scare have been praised for keeping passengers calm, after one of the plane's engines was shut down mid-flight. A flight from Melbourne to Perth landed safely last night after pilots reported an issue with one of the plane's engines.
Government refusing to back down on 'appropriate' Horizontal Falls closure
The state government has defended the decision to phase out boat rides through Horizontal Falls in WA's north. Following consultation with stakeholders and traditional owners, a ban on the popular Kimberley tourist experience will take effect by 20-28.
Famed botanist distraught as bushfire destroys renowned property
The 12-acre garden of a celebrated scientist has been destroyed in the ongoing Waroona bushfire emergency. Curtin University professor and botanist Kingsley Dixon and his family were forced to flee on Saturday as the accidental blaze tore through their property, which is well known in the area.
Monkey see, monkey don't: Elon's 'brain chip' reaches human testing
Elon Musk has confirmed the first human recipient of his ” brain-computer interface” chip ‘Neuralink’ has recovered and can move a computer mouse with his thoughts. After various infamous tests on monkeys and chimps, the Neuralink looks to initially aid those with full cognitive function, such as …
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