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Jan 7, 2025 |
rnz.co.nz | Rhiannon Shine |Rebecca Trigger |Keane Bourke |Gian De Poloni
By Rhiannon Shine, Rebecca Trigger, Keane Bourke, Gian De Poloni Three people have been seriously injured in a seaplane crash off Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination east of Perth. Another three people on board the plane are still unaccounted for, and a seventh person was rescued without injury. The ABC has confirmed the seaplane was brand new and had only been flying for a little over a week, while emergency services continue to assist on Rottnest.
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Oct 19, 2024 |
antinuclear.net | Bridget McArthur |Gian De Poloni |Christina MacPherson
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton heckled by protesters opposed to building a nuclear power station in Collie ABC News, 18 Oct 24By Bridget McArthurJacqueline LynchBy Gian De PoloniOpposition Leader Peter Dutton has been met by angry protesters in Collie, who oppose his plan to build a nuclear power station in the town. Mr Dutton was meeting with local shire representatives and was ushered to a waiting car as the small group pleaded with him to speak with them.
WA Labor labels Peter Dutton's promise to build nuclear plant near Collie as 'costly' and 'reckless'
Jun 18, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Gian De Poloni |Garrett Mundy |Bridget McArthur
In short: WA Energy Minister Reece Whitby says an election promise by the Coalition to build a nuclear power plant near Collie made no economic or practical sense. The WA Liberals said they're open to debate, but it would have to "stack up" against WA's energy needs. What's next? WA Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash said it was unlikely the plant would come online before 2050, with costs to be revealed at a later date.
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May 8, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Gian De Poloni |Tom Wildie
Hello and thanks for joining our live coverage of this year's state budget!I'm Tom Wildie and across the afternoon and into the evening, myself and Gian De Poloni will be bringing you all of the key moments and reactions to a set of books that is expected to post another huge surplus, amid a cost-of-living crisis for many. If you've got any questions or thoughts, use the blue Leave a Comment button above to send them in.
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May 4, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Gian De Poloni
A brief late-night triple-0 phone call was the first crucial clue that WA police were about to have a major incident on their hands. The young caller did not share his name, age or location before hanging up — but he made it clear he was going to commit "acts of violence", according to authorities. Minutes later, another phone call to police confirmed he meant it.
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Worth noting a 2010 report into this by the Barnett Government pegged the cost at at least $1.2 billion. Current govt says its looking at new engineering technology - such as hydrogen.

McGowan Government finally going to tender next month for an investigation into the Bunbury to Perth high speed passenger train. Interestingly, a future extension to Busselton is on the agenda too @abcnews https://t.co/U2nPY8xNcr https://t.co/67erYktzay

McGowan Government finally going to tender next month for an investigation into the Bunbury to Perth high speed passenger train. Interestingly, a future extension to Busselton is on the agenda too @abcnews https://t.co/U2nPY8xNcr https://t.co/67erYktzay

Regional WA television presenter Shauna Willis delivers her final weather report after 35 years https://t.co/b5WC77vult via @ABCaustralia