Jewish students detail campus abuse at royal commission

Roger Cook reshuffles cabinet after Papalia exit

Roger Cook's Western Australian Cabinet has been restructured following the resignation of veteran MP Paul Papalia. The reshuffle introduces new ministerial appointments and assigns additional portfolios to the Premier, including tourism. The Labor government faces an upcoming test with the Secret Harbour by-election as it seeks to retain the seat. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hospital patient restraint investigated; fuel price fears; Sam Neill dies

CCTV footage from Kalgoorlie Health Campus captured security guards restraining a patient by the throat and slamming him onto a couch on May 31. The two security guards from contractor Advanced Protection Plus have been stood down and banned from working at WA hospitals, while WA police investigate whether criminal charges should be laid. The incident occurred after healthcare staff called a code black due to an immediate risk to safety. Sam Neill, the 78-year-old New Zealand-born actor renowned for his role in Jurassic Park, has died unexpectedly at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hospital sues upstairs gym over noise disruption

Perth Day Hospital has launched Supreme Court action against Fitness Cartel gym located directly above its facility in Osborne Park. The hospital claims loud music and the sound of dropping weights causes excessive vibrations that disrupt surgical procedures and patient treatment. The court has issued a temporary ban on loud music and weight training during weekday business hours, with a judge set to hear evidence from structural engineers before determining whether the 24-hour gym can continue operating at full capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hospital patient restrained by throat in violent takedown

CCTV footage from Kalgoorlie Health Campus captured security guards restraining a patient by the throat and slamming him onto a couch on May 31. The two security guards from contractor Advanced Protection Plus have been stood down and banned from working at WA hospitals, while WA police investigate whether criminal charges should be laid. The incident occurred after healthcare staff called a code black due to an immediate risk to safety. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jewish students detail campus abuse at royal commission

A Royal Commission into antisemitism has begun hearing evidence in Melbourne, with Jewish students and staff from Australian university campuses testifying about abuse including being spat at, subjected to Nazi salutes, and called baby killers and genocide supporters. The Royal Commission was established following the Bondi terror attack. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.