Key posts 1 of 2 Latest posts the other day 5.34 pm Thank you and great night the other day 3.58 pm ‘Our ideas with the countless employees and their households’: Cook Premier Roger Cook has actually simply launched a declaration on the statement that BHP is positioning Nickel West operations into short-term suspension. This is a frustrating choice and our ideas are with the countless employees and their households impacted by the suspension. My Government will do whatever it requires to support those employees and our local neighborhoods through this hard time. This statement once again reveals the volatility of international product markets and strengthens the significance of my Government’s work to diversify our economy and develop more strength into our resources sector. We’re investing billions to establish our economy for the long term, assisting to smooth the volatility in our mining sector and develop long-lasting regional tasks for WA. I invite BHP’s dedications today to supporting that work, through investing in our Critical Minerals Advanced Processing Facility and starting deal with a green steel market in Kwinana. These are necessary tasks that will assist to press WA to the leading edge of the international green steel and vital minerals processing markets. the other day 2.58 pm BHP suspends WA nickel operations By Emma Young BHP will briefly suspend the Nickel West operations and West Musgrave job (Western Australia Nickel) from October 2024 as a worldwide oversupply triggers costs to drop. In an ASX declaration today it has stated it will “continue to support its labor force and regional neighborhoods.” Filling It will: suspend mining and processing operations at the Kwinana nickel refinery, Kalgoorlie nickel smelter and Mt Keith and Leinster operations and the advancement of the West Musgrave task; carry out a care and upkeep program of work to guarantee the continuous security and stability of its mines and associated facilities; continue to buy expedition to extend the resource life of Western Australia nickel and protect optionality; and provide Western Australia Nickel frontline staff members another function within BHP or the option of a redundancy and develop a AU$ 20 million neighborhood fund to support regional neighborhoods throughout the short-term suspension. Nickel West utilizes more than 3000 individuals. the other day 1.58 pm Well played, WAPOL Need a laugh to lighten your post-lunch downturn? Take a look at this video of a 38-year-old male’s enthusiastic escape effort today in Langford. “A 38-year-old male’s imagine making the Olympic gymnastics group have actually failed throughout an arrest effort in Langford today,” cops composed. “About 5.40 pm, on Tuesday 9 July 2024, officers got in the Langford home with an arrest warrant … it will be declared the guy climbed up out of a bed room window, into the yard where he utilized a trampoline to attempt to move himself over the neighbouring fence. He was apprehended a brief range away by pursuing authorities.” The guy was charged with numerous offenses, consisting of one count of criminal damage for the damage of 2 fence panels. the other day 1.21 pm Scarborough cops looking for missing out on 15-year-old kid UPDATE 1.36 pm: Ben has actually been discovered, secure! Authorities are requesting for the general public’s support to discover a missing out on teenager, who was last seen a week ago leaving his Scarborough home. The 15-year-old’s mom has actually likewise been making pleas on social networks to assist discover her kid, who she refers to as having “a big heart”.”[On Wednesday] I covered every street, alley and junk food dining establishment in the higher Perth CBD giving out pictures and attracting the generosity of complete strangers to assist discover [him],” she stated. “I’m blown away by the authentic issue and assistance, used by those who have absolutely nothing.” She stated while [he] had psychological health concerns and had actually escaped in the past, there had actually been no indication of him given that he left their home last Thursday, informing her he would be back around supper time. “I have actually tired every opportunity I can perhaps consider to attempt and discover him,” she stated.
[He] was last seen using a dark-coloured hooded jumper, black track trousers, black-and-white examined Vans shoes and a black knapsack. Anybody with details about his location is asked to call authorities instantly on 131 444. the other day 12.33 pm ‘They must go to’: Premier on last-minute no-show at sexual assault hearing Premier Roger Cook has actually simply held an interview to reveal the state’s cost-of-living $350 electrical power credit will appear on the majority of people’s next costs. He’s likewise been inquired about why the Christian Brothers were a last-minute no-show at a parliamentary committee hearing today taking a look at assistances offered for kid abuse victims. Premier Roger Cook today. Credit: 9 News Perth The organisation has actually formerly confessed traditionally had paedophiles within its ranks who sexually attacked kids. Cook stated the organisation must appear at the hearings willingly. “We anticipate all organizations that have actually had experience of this extremely sorry duration of our history to own up and be liable,” he stated. “Everyone needs to do their bit to ensure we shine a complete light on this scenario.” The Christian Brothers stated the concerns that were going to be asked at the hearing might possibly jeopardize present civil procedures, therefore they had actually hesitantly decreased to offer proof. the other day 10.20 am Perth bikie confesses shooting at competing gang member on rural street A Perth bikie captured on CCTV shooting at a member of a competing gang has actually pleaded guilty in Perth Magistrates Court today. Jacob William Hughes. Credit: Facebook Rebels member Jacob Hughes, 26, was implicated of trying to strike an individual with a projectile following a run-in on a Baldivis street in October. CCTV video footage revealed a gun being released on Amazon Drive, as Mongols member Adam Wragg encountered the roadway and leapt over his neighbour’s fence. At the time, cops explained the occurrence as “inter-gang dispute”. Hughes will be sentenced in the Perth District Court at a later date. the other day 9.46 am Port Hedland struck by earthquake Port Hedland was struck by a 3.1 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of this early morning. Geoscience Australia stated the quake happened at 2.17 am, 10 kilometres underground. Far, more than 47 individuals have actually reported feeling a light to moderate level of ground shaking, however there were no reports of damage. “Woke me up. Windows shaking. Believed was earthquake however it was unusual. Taken place two times possibly 20 seconds apart,” composed one citizen. The area of the earthquake. Credit: GA Australia the other day 9.33 am ‘Peppermint Grove Day’: Will it capture on? Among Perth’s tiniest regional councils wishes to desert its Australia Day events in favour of hosting a neighborhood occasion in October. The Shire of Peppermint Grove is thinking about whether to take out of its typical Australia Day dedications, held collectively with the neighbouring councils of Cottesloe and Mosman Park, to rather hold a biennial occasion which would commemorate the date the shire was gazetted in 1895. The council is home to a few of Perth’s a lot of rich locals. Credit: iStock The suggested modification follows declares the council, home to around 1500 homeowners, gets “lost in the bigger populations of the other 2 city governments” throughout Australia Day occasions. While there hasn’t yet been any assessment with the neighborhood, the proposed brand-new ‘Peppermint Grove Day’ would likely consist of a citizenship event, and resident of the year awards. It comes as the January 26 date for Australia Day continues to divide councils, with a minimum of 12 city governments selecting to hold their citizenship event on a various day and others picking to downgrade their Australia Day events. the other day 8.49 am Perth tech business owner purchases Wildcats for $40m Perth tech business owner Mark Arena has actually simply validated his purchase of the Perth Wildcats basketball club for $40 million. Arena, who resides in City Beach with his household, has actually been a Perth Wildcats advocate because youth. “I definitely enjoy this group and I see substantial capacity for both basketball and for the City of Perth with the return of regional ownership. I think the Western Australian basketball neighborhood can make an even higher influence on a worldwide phase– which’s excellent news for everybody,” he stated. Mark Arena has actually acquired the Perth Wildcats for $40 million. “I mean to bring my innovation and company development abilities to the table to provide an unmatched experience for both fans and our sponsors and to revitalize the genuine basketball culture that I initially fell for in the 1990s.” Arena’s household trust, MT Arena Capital Investments, has actually bought 52.5 percent of the club ahead of the next season, with strategies to obtain 100 percent by 2028. SEG, helmed by media character Craig Hutchison, is offering the club 3 years after apparently buying it for $8.5 million. Learn more here. 1 of 2 Most Viewed in National Loading