Nicolas Perpitch

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nicolas Perpitch

Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced its chief executive, Jakob Stausholm, will step down, more than four years since he took over following global criticism of the company for its destruction of ancient rock shelters in Western Australia. Mr Stausholm became chief executive in January 2021 as his predecessor Jean-Sébastien Jacques exited after Rio blew up the 46,000-year-old shelters in the state's Pilbara region.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nicolas Perpitch |Blake Kagi

Residents of the inner Perth suburb of Inglewood have expressed their fears after a spate of antisocial behaviour in the area they say is from a small group of social housing tenants. But social service advocates are urging residents to stop the blame game and say the solution is more support. They say the provision of appropriate services, which could include mental health care and drug support, will make the community safer.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nicolas Perpitch |Blake Kagi

Inglewood locals say they are living in fear after a spate of antisocial behaviour and violent incidents in the inner-city Perth suburb. They say those responsible are a small group of social housing complex residents. The locals have pleaded with the state government for action to clamp down on the problem.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nicolas Perpitch

Woodside Energy and its joint venture partners have been trying to get federal and state environmental approval for the massive $30 billion Browse gas project off WA's Kimberley coast since 2018. Now the company has asked WA's energy regulator if it can change the proposed project to "reduce the environmental risk". WA's Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] is seeking public input before deciding whether to accept and assess the new proposal. So what does all this mean?

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Nicolas Perpitch

Sitting MP Josh Wilson's narrow win in the federal seat of Fremantle has shown that, like the Liberals, Labor can be vulnerable to well-organised and well-funded independent candidates. In a repeat of her performance at the recent state election, Kate Hulett has turned an ALP heartland into a marginal seat. "Fremantle will never be safe again," Ms Hulett said after conceding the election to Mr Wilson.