A dark chapter in Western Australia’s history will come to an end with the passing of a bill in State Parliament that will see the permanent closure of the former asbestos mining town of Wittenoom.
WA State Parliament passes bill to permanently close Wittenoom
WA State Parliament passes bill to permanently close Wittenoom

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