Grace Burmas

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Grace Burmas |Lauren Smith |David Weber |Bridget McArthur

So far in 2025, WA has had three measles notifications — already half the number recorded last year. Cases linked to Hakea Prison have caused delays to proceedings in Perth's District Court in recent days. Senior medical advisor from the WA Department of Health Dr Paul Effler urged people to get vaccinated against the disease.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Rhiannon Shine |Grace Burmas

A Productivity Commission report has found just 32 per cent of patients in need of urgent care were seen on time when presenting at WA public hospitals in 2023-24. Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said WA's high performance in the most critical triage categories showed the system was working well. WA Labor is promising 600 more hospital beds if it is re-elected in March, while the Liberals would offer $20,000 payments to study and work as a nurse in WA.

Jan 18, 2025 | abc.net.au | Grace Burmas |Nicolas Perpitch

The WA government wants to build a bridge over the Helena River connecting two eastern Perth suburbs, as part of a larger $400 million highway upgrade. But construction came to a halt when traditional owners raised concerns about an ancient rock shelter and billabong in its path. Years later there is still no resolution and the site has become a dumping ground for rubbish and hoons.

Jan 16, 2025 | abc.net.au | Grace Burmas

A recent court ruling has set the bar for how far businesses need to go to protect themselves against cyber criminals, according to experts, but the good news is it shouldn't be hard to meet. A trial between two companies was brought to the WA District Court last year to determine who was liable for a payment redirection scam. Lawyers said the decision will likely set a precedent for similar cases across the country, effectively putting the onus on businesses that fall victim to invoice scams.

Jan 11, 2025 | abc.net.au | Grace Burmas

Every journalist has one thing in common — whether it's economics, politics, climate or health, each keeps a list of contacts to call when they need expertise on a specific subject. Often acting as the backbone to reporting, those trustworthy contacts provide pivotal analysis on the stories that impact Australians. But Perth-based author Sisonke Msimang noticed a glaring omission among the regular faces speaking to journalists.