Leanne Nicholson

Leanne Nicholson is a columnist.

'Makeshift raft' found off Kimberley is rubbish, says maritime authority

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says the report of a makeshift raft seen drifting in waters off Western Australia's Kimberley coast is rubbish and not constructed for "life saving purposes".

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Man survives almost 100 bee stings dismantling old mine in Western Australia

A man has survived almost one hundred bee stings after disturbing a hive while dismantling an old mine site in Western Australia.

July 24, 2015
Leanne Nicholson

Vietnamese asylum seekers aboard the HMAS Choules are said to be at risk of imprisonment if they are returned home.

Vietnamese asylum seekers 'being held' on navy boat off WA coast, risk imprisonment

Australian advocates for a group of Vietnamese asylum seekers detected off the coast of West Australian this week believe they are being held on HMAS Choules, the vessel used in April to hand back another group of refugees from Vietnam.

July 23, 2015
Leanne Nicholson

There have been more protests at Yongah Hill Detention Centre in Western Australia.

Yongah Hill Detention Centre guards, detainees treated after fight breaks out

Security guards at Yongah Hill Detention Centre near Northam in Western Australia and two detainees are believed to be receiving treatment for injuries sustained during a fight at the facility on Tuesday afternoon.

July 22, 2015
Leanne Nicholson

The Grattan institute estimates that an annual levy of $2 for every $1000 of unimproved land value - or $1 for every $1000 of capital improved property value - would raise around $7 billion a year.

WA government ups affordable homes target after rocky week over homelessness

Almost a week after community backlash over sprinklers being turned on Perth homeless and finger-pointing about who is responsible, the West Australian government has announced the release of 20,000 affordable homes.

July 14, 2015
Leanne Nicholson

WA consumer watchdog puts brakes on family's backyard car business

The head of West Australia's consumer watchdog has warned of illegal car deals after a couple and their son were fined more than $80,000 for selling vehicles from their backyards

July 10, 2015
Leanne Nicholson

Christian Brothers have resettled with some abuse victims after a review

Christian Brothers resettle with WA abuse victims after royal commission review

Dozens of victims of abuse meted out by Christian Brothers at West Australian facilities have resettled their claims following a review sparked by a royal commission into child abuse in institutions.

July 7, 2015
Leanne Nicholson

Median house prices in Perth are expected to continue falling for two years before stabilising in 2017-18.

Perth housing prices fall $5000 but Reiwa says market is stable

Days after a leading national analyst forecast an end to West Australia's glorious property values, Perth house prices have recorded a $5000 fall for June.