The Liberal candidate for Curtin, Tom White, has conceded defeat to sitting teal independent Kate Chaney, acknowledging her victory via Instagram after initially declaring the race too close to call on election night. With 76% of the vote counted, Chaney secured 53.3% of the two-part-preferred count, maintaining her seat after winning in 2022 and breaking the Coalition’s 23-year hold on the district. This loss adds to the Liberals’ challenges, as their leader Peter Dutton also failed to win his seat in Queensland, although they retained some regional seats in Western Australia.
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Debbie Waring: Police urgently searching for missing woman last seen in Collie on Saturday morning
Police are urgently searching for 62-year-old Debbie Waring, who was last seen at 7:45 AM on Saturday in Collie, wearing a grey beanie, dark jumper, track pants, and black shoes. She is 165cm tall with a slim build, brown hair, and hazel eyes; anyone with information is urged to call police at 131 444. Want More Context? 🔎
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