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• Perth police are using e-scooters as bait to catch thieves

  WA Police are placing e-scooters outside shopping centres for people to steal, in a "proactive" operation that one human rights advocate says is inducing disadvantaged people to commit crime. 2025-08-19 11:59:13

• Elective surgeries postponed as WA public hospitals struggle with demand

  A number of planned elective surgeries set for Wednesday have been rescheduled due to a significant surge in demand on hospital emergency departments, the WA Department of Health says.  2025-08-19 10:43:27

• Mobile phones to be banned from WA childcare centres after industry review

  Mobile phones will be banned in WA childcare centres and more money provided for safety checks after a snap one-month review into the sector. 2025-08-19 08:52:04

• Bail for man who sent vile death threat to senator

  In a statement to a Victorian court, WA Senator Fatima Payman said the abusive emails left her "deeply unsettled" and afraid to travel to the state. 2025-08-19 08:07:35

• Pig hunters' social media videos lead to $50k animal cruelty fine

  A West Australian magistrate lashes two pig hunters who delayed their kills to capture the moment for social media. 2025-08-19 07:09:35