Drivers caught off guard as new road train signage rules come into place
Drivers caught off guard as new road train signage rules come into place
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-08/wa-updates-road-train-signage-regulations-in-safety-bid/104067530?
With some road trains almost 60 metres long, new rules in WA mean truckies will have to display signs alerting other drivers to their vehicles' length. But the haulage industry says the change will be costly and ineffective.
2024 Curtinnovation Awards celebrate world-leading innovators | News at Curtin
2024 Curtinnovation Awards celebrate world-leading innovators | News at Curtin
https://www.curtin.edu.au/news/media-release/2024-curtinnovation-awards-celebrate-world-leading-innovators/
A pioneering gene therapy formulation to restore vision in children, a predictive tool to optimise patient recovery from radiotherapy, and novel food packag ...
The Pinnacles: Deep Time, not Termite Mounds – Earth News | Particle
The Pinnacles: Deep Time, not Termite Mounds – Earth News | Particle
https://particle.scitech.org.au/earth/the-pinnacles-deep-time-not-termite-mounds/
The Pinnacles are a popular tourist destination in Nambung National Park. Despite research into how they were formed, some mystery remains.
'Just not acceptable': Perth builder has 236 unfinished homes as dozens complain to building commissioner
'Just not acceptable': Perth builder has 236 unfinished homes as dozens complain to building commissioner
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-05/nicheliving-236-unfinshed-homes/104064870
Hundreds of Nicheliving customers, who have been waiting more than two years past their scheduled completion dates, have been pleading with regulators to intervene.
Permanent ban for settlement agent who raided trust account
Permanent ban for settlement agent who raided trust account
https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/announcements/permanent-ban-settlement-agent-who-raided-trust-account
West Leederville settlement agent struck off for unauthorised withdrawals Illegally transferred over $29,000 into own bank accounts, a credit card account SAT orders follow extensive Consumer Protection investigation
International Co-Op Day is on in Freo this Saturday. Come along! - Fremantle Shipping News
International Co-Op Day is on in Freo this Saturday. Come along! - Fremantle Shipping News
https://fremantleshippingnews.com.au/2024/07/02/international-co-op-day-is-on-in-freo-this-saturday-come-along/
We are told regularly we have a housing crisis. With rising housing pressures linked to soaring house prices, which in turn are outpacing wage growth, and then add in shortages of material and labour in the construction industry, it’s not a surprise to find our own WA Cook Labor government resorting to calling upon the private land industry to identify […]
things to do after work CBD
I was just wondering if anyone has ideas for what to do in the cbd during the week, after work? There is No Lights No Lycra dancing, quiz nights at The Brisbane and what else? Also would love to hear about any great restaurants to try.
‘Things started to look dire’: our deep-dive into past climates sounds a warning for this unique corner of Australia
‘Things started to look dire’: our deep-dive into past climates sounds a warning for this unique corner of Australia
https://theconversation.com/things-started-to-look-dire-our-deep-dive-into-past-climates-sounds-a-warning-for-this-unique-corner-of-australia-233340
Over millions of years, a stable climate helped create this biodiversity hotspot. Climate change now threatens it.
'Against all scientific advice': Perth council looks set to press ahead with plan for industrial park near wetland
'Against all scientific advice': Perth council looks set to press ahead with plan for industrial park near wetland
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-29/conservationists-fight-for-greater-brixton-street-wetlands/104035504?
Conservationists' efforts to protect a swathe of significant wetlands in Perth's south-east take a hit with a local council looking set to push on with plans for industrial park, despite concerns raised by the Environmental Protection Authority.
A brand new nature playground has opened at Serpentine Dam
A brand new nature playground has opened at Serpentine Dam
https://perthisok.com/explore/serpentine-dam-nature-playground/
A new playground has officially opened at Serpentine Dam, inspired by the surrounding natural landscape. As well as the new playground, the recreation