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November 14, 2024
Retirement village laws pass
Amendments to a retirement village act were passed on November 5 aiming to provide fairer protections for residents of retirement villages.
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November 14, 2024
Final two Ellenbrook line stations now completed
The final two stations of the Ellenbrook line are complete and is set to officially open on Sunday, December 8.
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November 14, 2024
Talks on the power of our social capital 
The final Swan Chamber of Commerce Hour of Power for the year focused on the concept of social capital and its long-term impact on community and personal development.
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November 14, 2024
Painter prosecuted for York job
A painter and his business partner have failed to meet legal requirements for a painting job at a property near York.
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November 14, 2024
Gun buyback plan for dealers
The state government has introduced a new firearm buyback program for licensed gun dealers ahead of the state's tough new firearm laws set to come into effect next year.
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November 14, 2024
Rainbow Futures new LGBTQIA+ peak body
Rainbow Futures WA is a consortium of WA-based LGBTQIA+ community organisations appointed as the new independent peak body for LGBTQIA+ people.
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November 14, 2024
Industry forced to tow the line
New regulations to improve the state's crash towing industry with a key change being the banning of spotter fees have passed Parliament.
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November 14, 2024
Molly trolley full of treasures and treats brings joy 
Two Midland residents have been pushing their trolley of goods through their aged care residency to provide an at-home shopping experience.
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November 14, 2024
Wattle Grove electrical contractor fined $40,000
A Wattle Grove electrical contractor has been fined after being convicted for electrical work that left parts of a property unprotected from potentially lethal voltages
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November 14, 2024
Smith Family Xmas appeal
The latest annual survey from a national children's education charity revealed nearly 60 per cent of families struggled to afford essential school items this year, with rising living costs and increased school expenses being the main causes.
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