Alcohol delivery services may face restrictions after Kathleen Arnold, 30, died from alcohol poisoning, having received 319 alcohol products in the six months leading to her death. Coroner Ingrid Giles recommended a curfew for deliveries, a two-hour delay between orders, and a new action plan to address alcohol-related harms. Arnold’s mother raised concerns about easy access to alcohol through delivery platforms, prompting calls for better regulation and support services for those with substance misuse issues.
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Budget cash splash hopes to fix flammable cladding problems at Perth’s biggest hospitals
The Western Australian government has allocated an additional $28 million for flammable cladding remediation at Perth Children’s Hospital, following a previous $33.3 million for Fiona Stanley Hospital. With total costs expected to exceed $41 million, ongoing cladding replacement efforts are projected to extend until at least the 2028-29 financial year across several major hospitals. Need More Context? 🔎
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