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GWHCC receives funding for campaign against sexual violence
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (275+ words) Tegan Guthrie has worked for the Kalgoorlie Miner since 2012, starting as a cadet journalist. Having grown up in the community herself, she has a keen interest in community issues and shining a spotlight on the positive work being done within…...
Limiting screen time not enough to protect kids: study
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (27+ words) The transition from primary school to high school is the most dangerous period for kids to develop mental health issues from being online, a study has found....
Parents make tough choice as childcare shortage bites
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (1147+ words) A critical childcare shortage in regional WA is forcing working parents to take unpaid leave or turn down job opportunities, while others are commuting to Perth or neighbouring towns to access care. Parents, childcare providers and educators have shared insights…...
Free day out for foster families to help with cost of living
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (462+ words) Sisters Annabelle, 8, and Phoebe, 5, couldn't wait to feed the joeys at Perth Zoo, but for the Loughton family two biological kids and two foster kids has meant double some costs as well as double the fun. Mother Elyse admitted they've…...
Choose your own adventure show
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (270+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Lovers of Broadway shows and choose-your-own-adventure stories can call the shots in a new…...
Childcare centres face funding threat over breaches
1+ week, 4+ day ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
The moments where it clicks is a recipe for teaching joy
1+ week, 3+ day ago (251+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. There is a particular kind of joy in teaching that never makes it onto…...
Instagram to send parental alerts for mental health
1+ week, 4+ day ago (24+ words) Australian parents will receive alerts from Instagram if their children repeatedly search for terms relating to suicide or self-harm under a new feature....
Family rivalry a battle of youth versus experience
2+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. WA's decorated speedway brothers " Jason, Jamie and Warren Oldfield " will be joined by Jason's…...
Counsellor says better to be proactive with mental health
2+ week, 3+ day ago (413+ words) Being proactive in looking after your mental health is just as important as staying on top of your physical health, says headspace Albany manager Andrew Wenzel. The things that are good for your physical wellbeing, such as eating healthily, getting…...