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thewest.com.au > politics > state-politics > change-promised-after-freeway-birth-but-premier-cant-explain-why-mother-was-sent-from-midland-to-rockingham-c-21575795

Population, private sector blamed for horror roadside birth

Population, private sector blamed for horror roadside birth2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (11+ words) Roger Cook points the finger after traumatic freeway birth'The West Australian...

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thewest.com.au > entertainment > tv > adolescence-creator-jack-thorne-on-bringing-william-goldings-the-lord-of-the-flies-to-tv-c-21502864

Adolescence creator takes on a teenage classic

Adolescence creator takes on a teenage classic2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (698+ words) His show Adolescence was a global hit last year. Now, TV writer and producer Jack Thorne is back with another chilling take on the dark side of teenagers. It's hard to think of a creator who has had as big…...

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thewest.com.au > news > geraldton-guardian > geraldtons-magic-cottage-child-care-centre-celebrates-30th-anniversary-reflects-on-time-in-industry-c-21516119

Childcare changes aplenty in 30-year reflection

Childcare changes aplenty in 30-year reflection3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (387+ words) Recently celebrating a magic milestone, a Geraldton business has had a front-row seat to all the highs and lows of an ever-changing childcare industry over the past three decades Recently celebrating a magic milestone, a Geraldton business has had a…...

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thewest.com.au > entertainment > tv > peppa-pig-british-kids-tv-show-introduces-new-storyline-for-george-in-hearing-test-episode-c-21535762

Why Peppa Pig plot twist is so important for families

Why Peppa Pig plot twist is so important for families4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (634+ words) Just months after Peppa Pig announced a new addition to the family, a new plot twist has been revealed for the popular kids TV show. In a new storyline in the name of inclusivity, Peppa's younger brother George is diagnosed…...

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thewest.com.au > news > health > the-silent-addiction-unfolding-in-australian-classrooms-c-21536950

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms

The silent addiction unfolding in Australian classrooms4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (259+ words) Nicotine addiction is taking hold of a new, vulnerable generation of Australians as research shows the crisis is unfolding quietly and in plain sight. Twelve per cent of teenagers nationwide use at least one nicotine product, while 15 per cent are…...

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thewest.com.au > news > busselton-dunsborough-times > busselton-youth-to-benefit-from-refreshed-community-hub-c-21476153

Busselton youth to benefit from refreshed community hub

Busselton youth to benefit from refreshed community hub5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (25+ words) Young people in Busselton will have access to expanded programs and improved facilities following a refresh of the Busselton Youth and Community Activities Building....

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thewest.com.au > business > spain-looking-at-aussie-ban-on-social-media-for-kids-c-21525907

Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids

Spain looking at Aussie ban on social media for kids5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (24+ words) Spain is joining a growing number of countries, including Australia and France, which have taken or are considering restricting minors' access to social media....

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thewest.com.au > news > education > experts-call-for-specialised-programs-to-support-the-lost-year-as-data-shows-year-9-students-are-struggling-c-20800562

Experts call for specialised programs to support ‘the lost year’ as data shows Year 9 students are struggling

Experts call for specialised programs to support ‘the lost year’ as data shows Year 9 students are struggling1+ week, 1+ day ago   (105+ words) Katie Hampson is the senior health writer in features. She has extensive journalism experience in two hemispheres, including at The Guardian online in the UK and as a staff reporter at the Daily Mail in London. In 2006, she joined The…...

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thewest.com.au > travel > khiva-from-dawn-to-dusk-c-21376813

Khiva from dawn to dusk

Khiva from dawn to dusk1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1023+ words) Stephen Scourfield revisits the walled city of Khiva. There is the rhythmical sound of sweeping " brooms with thin, blond bristles waft the dust of the Kyzyl Kum Desert up into the amber shafts of early sunlight. It is accompanied by…...

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thewest.com.au > entertainment > theatre > wa-ballet-presents-incandescence-ballet-at-the-quarry-for-perth-festival-2026-with-polly-hiltons-paper-moon-c-21400365

WA Ballet presents Incandescence: Ballet At The Quarry for Perth Festival 2026 with Polly Hilton’s Paper Moon

WA Ballet presents Incandescence: Ballet At The Quarry for Perth Festival 2026 with Polly Hilton’s Paper Moon1+ week, 2+ day ago   (35+ words) WA Ballet solo artist Polly Hilton feels like she has entered the era of her own agency as both a dancer and choreographer, creating her first solo mainstage commission for Incandescence: Ballet At The Quarry....