Debt-laden council agrees to sell mining camp for $22m
By Jarrod Lucas, Katrina Tap, and Andrew Williams

It was supposed to be a cash cow amid yet another mining boom, but the Shire of Coolgardie is selling its controversial Bluebush Village for $22.05 million, as part of plans to clear massive debts.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-25/shire-of-coolgardie-sale-of-controversial-mining-camp/106414328

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Drivers say WA's EV highway 'not fit for purpose' amid litany of issues
By Katrina Tap

Constant malfunctions, long repair times and inadequate power supply are causing some EV drivers to rethink long trips in Western Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/wa-ev-network-vulnerabilities-for-electric-vehicle-drivers/106478356

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