Phoebe Pin

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Phoebe Pin

Bali's airport has reopened following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki but holiday-makers are warned to expect disruptions to continue. Indonesia's transport ministry said some 14,000 travellers had been affected by the eruption, with the backlog expected to take some time to clear despite Denpasar's I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport returning to normal operation. The alarm was raised on Tuesday evening when Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, shooting hot ash and smoke up into the air.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Phoebe Pin

It’s hoped the construction of a new driver’s licensing centre in Perth’s south-east can make a dent in the significant wait times for people obtaining their permits across the city. The state government will spend $4 million on a new centre to service growing demand in the Armadale and Byford areas as part of an election commitment, but it is yet to determine the exact location. Locals must currently travel 30 to 40 minutes to access licensing services at centres in Cannington or Success.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Courtney Withers |Phoebe Pin

A final decision on the future of Woodside's major gas plant could be delayed, with the federal environment minister revealing the mining giant has more time to respond to his provisional approval of its North West Shelf extension. Murray Watt last month threw his support behind Woodside continuing to operate its onshore gas processing plant in Western Australia's north for the next four decades.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Grace Burmas |Phoebe Pin

A burst sewerage pipe which caused a domino effect in Perth's southern suburbs is still creating problems for families and businesses, including the relocation of Freo Farmers Market after Bruce Lee Reseve was impacted. A Beaconsfield resident who lives across the road from the reserve has to walk past the stench when taking her daughter to school, and doesn't know when the issue will be resolved.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Phoebe Pin |Gian De Poloni

Authorities have no idea how much water is being pulled from the ground each year in Western Australia nor whether any is being taken illegally, a blistering report has revealed. And despite more than two decades of warning of surging demand amid a drying climate, the state's Auditor General found that the agency tasked with the responsibility of managing the precious resource was still in the dark on what was happening.