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WA Gold Advances Abercromby Gold Project With Expanded Drilling

WA Gold Advances Abercromby Gold Project With Expanded Drilling

The company has completed the first phase of a drilling campaign at its 518,000-ounce Abercromby project, with further exploration planned to grow resources and support future mine development.

By Shivangi
Great Barrier Reef Given Six Months to Avoid UNESCO ‘In Danger’ Listing
Western Australia

Great Barrier Reef Given Six Months to Avoid UNESCO ‘In Danger’ Listing

Australia has secured another reprieve after the World Heritage Committee stopped short of an ‘in danger’ listing, but warned the reef’s long-term outlook remains “very poor.” 

By Pooja Malik
Why WA Women Are Retiring Much Poorer Than Men
Western Australia

Why WA Women Are Retiring Much Poorer Than Men

Women in Western Australia face the nation's largest retirement savings divide, underscoring the long-term impact of pay gaps, career breaks and lower super balances.

By Pooja Malik
Acting chief executive of the City of Perth Peta Mabbs stepped down following her claim that mayors review of workplace culture was unlawful.
Western Australia

Perth Acting CEO Quits Over Culture Review Fight

The City of Perth’s acting CEO Peta Mabbs stepped down after releasing a report that labeled Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds $125,000 workplace culture assessment as unlawful. Reynolds informed councillors of the review plan six minutes prior. Mabbs noted no workplace concerns surfaced during the August CEO performance evaluation. She disclosed that 10 complaints were filed in 2025 regarding elected officials’ conduct, not employees. Reynolds justified the review as a health check. The motion was approved at the November 18 meeting, without any debate. Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley raised concerns. Might take action. Issue to be discussed at Tuesday councillor briefing.

By Inspirepreneur Team
Western Australia

Perth Council Member Quits After Strip Club Expense Claim

Joondalup city councillor Nige Jones stepped down due to reasons following a claim for a beer purchased at an Adelaide strip club on work expenses. Jones stated he unintentionally entered Crazy Horse Revue August during a city-funded visit and promptly exited upon realizing the venue. The council determined he violated conduct rules. He took an ethics course. Submitted a reflection. Jones was also scrutinized over exaggerating service, in election materials. WA Premier Roger Cook condemned it as an use of ratepayer money. Resignation takes effect February next year. 

By Inspirepreneur Team
Western Australia

Speed Proposal Abandoned After Western Australia Pushback

The federal government abandoned proposals to lower default speed limits on roads following opposition from state and territory ministers against a one-size-fits-all strategy. The trucking sector in Western Australia praised the move emphasizing that speed limits by themselves won’t resolve issues with driver behavior. Public feedback included 11,000 submissions. Road safety specialists described it as a chance highlighting that accidents, at reduced speeds result in significantly higher survival chances. WA has experienced 171 road fatalities this year. Federal MP Melissa Price condemned the government for considering the proposal. Discussion has persisted since 2018, across administrations.

By Inspirepreneur Team
Western Australia

Perth Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Highway Attack

A court in West Australia has jailed 26-year-old Matthew Lawson for 14 years for the attempted murder of a colleague, 31-year-old Trae Black, in a "ferocious" highway attack. At the time of the attack, Lawson was in a state of drug-induced psychosis. He knocked Black down with his car and repeatedly hit him with a claw hammer, resulting in the loss of a leg. Black's life was saved because people around him acted quickly. Lawson will be eligible for parole in 2036.

By Inspirepreneur Team

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