ABC Kimberley / By Ted O’Connor Posted Fri 9 Sep 2022 at 9:05amFriday 9 Sep 2022 at 9:05am Jean O’Reeri says Wyndham’s derelict convent holds important history for older residents.(ABC Kimberley: Ted O’Connor) With faded turquoise walls and a rust-streaked corrugated iron roof, the old Wyndham convent acts like a time capsule from half a century ago. For Jean […]
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The West Australian government says closing the last remnants of an asbestos-riddled town will bring a “dark chapter” of the state’s history to an end. Key points: A bill to close the asbestos-riddled town of Wittenoom has passed WA Parliament Tourists have continued to visit the town, despite warnings of serious health risks due to blue asbestos […]
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ABC Pilbara / By Tom Robinson and Kelly Gudgeon Posted Yesterday at 7:39am The West Australian government is refusing to say when the final resident of asbestos-covered Wittenoom will be forced out of her home of 40 years. Key points: Lorraine Thomas was told to leave this week but missed the deadline due to personal circumstances A Pilbara lawyer says authorities are […]
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