Outstanding Aussies honoured on King’s Birthday holiday

WA prisons on brink of collapse

Western Australia's prison system faces critical failure as the state's independent watchdog issues rare show cause notices at three facilities — Hakea, Casuarina and Melaleuca prisons. Conditions are deemed dangerous for staff and inhumane for inmates, with facilities operating at 100% capacity while the state's population continues to grow. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Royal Flying Doctor Service unveils faster aircraft

The Royal Flying Doctor Service has welcomed the first of eight new Pilatus PC-12 Pro aircraft to its Western Australian fleet, with full delivery expected by 2030. The new plane can reach speeds of over 530 kilometres per hour and fly up to 3,200 kilometres on a single tank, covering the distance from Perth to Kununurra. The aircraft features a digital touchscreen cockpit and enhanced weather radar, funded by the Reinhardt Medical Foundation and Hancock Iron Ore. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hundreds farewell shark attack victim Steven Mattaboni

Steven Mattaboni, a 38-year-old father of two, was farewelled by hundreds at Optus Stadium in a ceremony resembling a state funeral three weeks after he was killed in a shark attack. His widow Shirene, holding their four-month-old baby, followed the hearse as mourners formed a guard of honour, whilst his eldest daughter, who will turn three in two weeks, was carried in the procession. The service celebrated his life as a devoted husband, father and friend who loved the ocean, with family encouraging his daughters to continue enjoying the water as he did. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Shark victim farewelled; grandmother loses life savings; house prices tipped to plunge

A state funeral-style service at Optus Stadium farewelled shark attack victim Stephen Mattaboni, remembered by hundreds as a devoted husband and father of two young daughters. In separate incidents, an 80-year-old grandmother lost $200,000 in cash and $150,000 in gold jewellery when thieves stole a safe from her home while she was at work. Political tensions rise over One Nation's polling surge and concerns about potential 8% house price drops following budget changes to negative gearing. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Victoria has become the epicentre of Australia’s population boom

Victoria is at the epicentre of Australia’s population boom, with more migrants choosing Melbourne than any other city. The western suburbs are leading the way, but locals say the boom comes with its own set of growing pains. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.