Changes to the regulations on the sale of e-cigarettes could prevent the “floodgates” from opening for sales in pharmacies, according to the president of the AMA WA

Medical organisations have welcomed changes to strengthen WA's anti-vaping laws, saying they will prevent “rogue pharmacists” from becoming tobacco retailers. Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson made the announcement on Wednesday, just a week before the federal government's law easing the sale of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes comes into force.

West Perth president Neale Fong resigns after leading the club to a remarkable turnaround

West Perth President Dr Neale Fong has ended his seven-year reign after leading the club's remarkable transformation from administration to championship triumph. Fong joined the club in 1976 as part of the Colts team and played league football before serving as a director from 1993 to 1994, but it was as president that he really … Read more

Kiribati's president retains his seat in the first round of elections

Kiribati's pro-China President Taneti Maamau and opposition leader Tessie Lambourne have won their seats in national elections in the remote Pacific island nation, according to unofficial results. Voters voted on 44 seats in parliament on Wednesday. Unofficial results a day later showed that more than a dozen seats will likely require a runoff on Monday … Read more

Matt Gilbert, President of Mt Barker Football Club, nominated for WA Football Volunteer of the Year Award

Matt Gilbert, one of Mt Barker Football Club's most loyal servants, has been rewarded for his tireless dedication with a nomination for WA Football's Volunteer of the Year award. Gilbert will join 16 other finalists in an event at the WAFL grand finals at Optus Stadium on September 22 where the winner will be announced.

IOC President Bach does not want to remain in office beyond 2025

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach will not seek to remain in office after his second term next year, despite calls from some members. Bach, a German lawyer who has held the post since 2013, surprised members at the end of their meeting in Paris on Saturday by saying that although he had been asked … Read more