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A 38-year-old man died after a four-metre great white shark attack off Rottnest Island near Perth, with the incident just before 10:00 local time on a Saturday.
The victim was taken by boat to Geordie Bay Jetty for CPR by paramedics and police, but died at the scene.
The shark was confirmed to be four metres long, marking a notable fatal attack in Western Australia since the previous year.

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Federal investigators probe possible illegal clearing at Alcoa’s Willowdale mine in Western Australia.
Alcoa faces a federal case for destroying habitat of protected species, including numbats and black cockatoos.
The inquiry links to a $40 million remediation pledge tied to previous investigations.
Environment officials say the breaches affected key biodiversity in jarrah forest near Perth.
Alcoa maintains operations predating the EPBC Act and cites grandfathering provisions.
Expansion plans for the northern Huntly mine face government scrutiny amid water safety concerns.
Green groups claim the country struggles with corporate enforcement of biodiversity laws.
Officials say it will require ongoing oversight as part of enforceable undertakings.
The federal government and Greens WA are politically pressuring Alcoa over forest clearance.
The case adds to ongoing debates over water security and forest protection in Western Australia.

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Williams, WA, won the 2025 state title in the Tidy Towns Awards as Launceston readies to host the 2026 national event.
The awards now recognize heritage and culture alongside litter prevention and beautification.
The national event travels across far-flung towns, celebrating volunteers who contribute to environmental projects.
Keep Australia Beautiful NSW notes the awards survive mainly through volunteer hard work amid tightening funding.
The 1990s-era national competition pits state winners against each other for the national title.
Volunteer archivists in Williams recover old records to preserve town history.
Launceston will host the 2026 national ceremony, underscoring the event’s expanding footprint.
The awards industry faces sponsorship and government funding challenges but persists via community support.
The initiative began as an anti-litter effort in the 1960s and evolved over time.
The awards emphasize community pride, with towns showcasing local achievements and signposts of success.

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