New holiday rental rules recently introduced by the state government promise more uniform regulation for short stays, but also highlight the delicate balancing act between managing short-term rentals and creating livable communities. Recent changes to Western Australia's planning regulations include the introduction of a state-wide register for all short-term rental properties, planning exemptions for hosted … Read more
A plan to balance dingo protection with livestock predation has left Victorians on all sides of a symbolic exclusion fence divided and dissatisfied. The Victorian government on Tuesday extended a “waiver order” on dingoes in eastern Victoria until 2028, allowing shooting, trapping and baiting of the animals on private property and within 3km of public … Read more
International confidence coach Erika Cramer will join Tom Price and Paraburdoo for a glittering girls' night out to promote better mental health in the community. As a seasoned speaker with experience in mental health advocacy, Ms. Cramer aims to address the challenges faced by women in the FIFO community and help them regain their confidence.
Joey Dijkstra from Albany has been committed to improving mental health and wellbeing in Australia for the past two years and has been named a finalist in the WA Youth Awards in Community Leadership. Mx Dijkstra joined the headspace Youth National Reference Group in 2022 to advocate for queer and disabled young people in regional … Read more
There are urgent concerns about the welfare of a man who disappeared from a remote Aboriginal community in the Kimberley this week.
About a month before the planned closure, more than 1,500 people signed a petition calling on the state government to provide financial support to a vital crisis center in Albany. The Community Hub, run by Pivot Support Services, has helped more than 2,500 people get back on their feet in its five years of operation.
With a promise to empower women in the Wheatbelt, Darkan CWA will host a mental and physical health event with a focus on promoting community wellbeing. Wellbeing for Women will offer sporting activities, a mental health workshop and guest speakers. There will also be a crèche, lunch and morning tea from 11am-4pm on 22 September.
Residents who would like to get involved in a new community tree nursery on the ground floor have the opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet planned for this Saturday, August 17.
The family of a Geraldton father who died in a surfing accident while holidaying in Indonesia with his friends and teenage son say the overwhelming support from the community has been a “beacon of light” for them. As of Thursday morning, a GoFundMe page had raised more than $75,000 in a week to support Jeremy … Read more
World-class art was celebrated at an industry event to open new exhibitions at the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery on Friday. The gallery came to life as artists, their supporters and the wider public came together to network and immerse themselves in art.