Families slam WA mental health reform failures

Families slam WA mental health reform failures

Two Western Australian mothers whose teenage daughters died by suicide have criticised the state government following an Auditor-General's report revealing that only one of 32 recommended mental health reforms has been implemented in four years. Hailee Hildebrandt, 18, took her life in January, while 13-year-old Kate Savage died six years ago after attempting suicide 10 times in two months. The Auditor-General's report highlights failures in planning, governance and leadership by the Mental Health Commission in supporting reforms to the child and adolescent mental health system. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Perth tobacco raid seizes $11 million in illegal products

More than five million black market cigarettes and one tonne of loose tobacco have been seized in raids across Perth, with almost 50 stores shut down for 90 days for selling illegal tobacco or vaping products. The $11 million haul also included over 51,000 vapes, 85 kilograms of shisha and nearly 4,500 cigars, following tip-offs from concerned parents and businesses. The crackdown comes amid debate over whether lowering tobacco taxes would reduce illegal trade, with public health experts warning against such measures. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Perth beaches to get shark bite emergency kits

Perth's Town of Cambridge is installing 10 shark bite emergency kits along popular beaches at a cost of $10,000. The kits contain tourniquets, bandages, emergency blankets and instructions, designed to provide critical first aid in the minutes following a shark attack. The initiative follows recent shark attack incidents, including cases where emergency equipment proved life-saving for victims like Leah Stewart. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Hanson's disrupted Press Club debut; tobacco raids; scammers posing as officers

Pauline Hanson delivered her first address at the National Press Club, outlining policies to abandon multiculturalism, slash net migration, deport overstayers, and scrap maternity leave. The speech was disrupted by GetUp protesters who unfurled a banner behind her. Meanwhile, Western Australian authorities seized over five million black market cigarettes and a tonne of loose tobacco in raids across Perth, shutting down almost 50 stores accused of selling illegal tobacco and vaping products. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Abortion bill passes upper house; driver bashed; fatal highway crash

South Australia's controversial abortion bill has passed the upper house 10 to 9, and now moves to the lower house for a conscience vote. A rideshare driver was bashed unconscious by three passengers on Salisbury Highway after refusing to speed, requiring stitches and x-rays for possible jaw fracture. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.