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Fremantle Port Expansion Clears Final Environmental Hurdle
Approval sets the next stage for planning and community review.
Northbridge Night Markets Return with Record Stall Bookings
Traders are preparing for a bigger Friday evening crowd.
Across the Nation
Federal Budget Allocation for Regional Infrastructure Questioned
Regional leaders want a clearer timetable for major works.
Heatwave Forecast Prompts Statewide Fire Warnings
Authorities are asking households to prepare before temperatures rise.
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