Kim Hames

Ultramarathon victims still learning full extent of their injuries on anniversary

Courtney Trenwith The state government is still yet to receive the insurance details for the ill-fated Kimberley ultramarthon a year after the event left two women with catastrophic burns.

'Horrendous, hidden' waiting list new priority for AMA WA

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Courtney Trenwith The new head of the Australian Medical Association WA has described the "hidden" waiting list of patients waiting for a specialist appointment as "horrendous" and vowed to pursue the government until...

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Hospital cleaners' roles questioned

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Aleisha Orr Opposition health spokesperson Roger Cook says the Health Minister is being slippery with his words in responding to claims cleaners are being used to perform tasks usually done by trained staff.

Claims roll in as Kalgoorlie begins quake clean-up

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Chris Thomson Aftershocks continue and Insurers are bracing as claims start to roll in from yesterday's Kalgoorlie earthquake, as two aftershocks hit overnight.

Hames rejects family's plea

Theda Myint

Chalpat Sonti Theda Myint 's plea for government funds to help her seek treatment for a crippling disease has been rejected by Health Minister Kim Hames.

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Government silent on help for Theda

Chalpat Sonti A day after being asked if he would help Theda Myint, Health Minister claims he knows nothing about the case.

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Theda's desperate fight against a chronic killer

Chalpat Sonti Desperate family and friends of Perth chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer Theda Myint have launched a public appeal to try to save her life.

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