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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
Why Roger Cook is throwing support behind diabetes research
Premier Roger Cook and senior minister Paul Papalia rallied with families affected by type 1 diabetes on the steps of Parliament House last Thursday morning. Both Mr Cook and Mr Papalia have children who live with the condition, which affects more than 135,000 people nationwide. Type 1 diabetes prevents the body from producing insulin, which is needed to remove glucose from the bloodstream. If left untreated it can be fatal and cause long-term health complications such as kidney, heart, nerve and eye damage, and gum and tooth disease. Your local paper, whenever you want it. It is estimated that about 25,000 Australians are in the early stages of T1 diabetes but are yet to be diagnosed. The gathering at Parliament House was part of a broader awareness campaign led by advocacy group Breakthrough T1D ahead of its Blue Tie Gala this month, which hopes to raise more than $1 million for vital research. Both Mr Cook and Mr Papalia are scheduled to attend the gala. 'Type 1 diabetes doesn't discriminate — it touches families in every corner of our community,' Mr Cook said. 'Today, we stand not only as leaders but as parents united in the mission to raise awareness, drive research and ultimately find a cure.' Mr Papalia said the event would help fund 'life-changing' breakthroughs in T1D research. 'Living with type 1 diabetes is a relentless challenge, but it's one made easier through community, advocacy and support,' he said. 'Events like the Blue Tie Gala are critical in shining a light on the realities of T1D and helping fund the breakthroughs that can change lives.' Mt Lawley entrepreneur Ljupco Taneski, who donates 50 per cent of his company's profits to Breakthrough T1D, was also at Parliament House with his family and daughter Caterina, who lives with the condition. Caterina Taneska (9) with her father Ljupco Taneski. Riley Churchman Credit: Riley Churchman / The West Australian Breakthrough T1D CEO Sydney Yovic said the event, along with the support from the Government and 'generous donors', was incredibly important in the drive towards a cure for T1D. 'The families meeting Premier Cook and Minister Papalia know all too well the burden of living with T1D, and how important it is that we achieve our goal of creating a world without the condition,' she said. The Blue Tie Gala will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition centre on June 7. Tickets are available at
West Australian
12-05-2025
- Climate
- West Australian
There's a ‘50-50 chance' the Shire of Harvey could extend the fire ban after dry weather
Fire restrictions in Harvey may be extended despite the burning period set to end on May 15, with continued dry weather causing concern. The restricted burning period began two months ago on March 15 with a permit required for people to start fires outside the hours of 6pm to 11pm. However, the burn period may be extended after unusually warm May weather has caused the ground to become dry and prone to ignition. Leschenault Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain Mick Papalia said there were many factors to consider before allowing the public to freely light fires. 'We have had a reasonable amount of rain, but even so, it's extremely dry,' he said. 'If you dig below the top layer of leaf matter, it's still very dry on the ground, so that can give the fuel to get a fire to spread. 'Where we want to open the season is once that threat of fire being able to spread is gone, but at the moment I reckon we're probably about a 50-50 chance for extending, maybe another two weeks.' Mr Papalia said his chief would make that decision in consultation with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the Bureau of Meteorology. He said education was the key to having an informed community when it comes to fire safety. 'People are now starting to realise there is a danger if they go outside of the rules. Not only because you get fined, but because it endangers the community,' Mr Papalia said. 'I think from 2017 after Yarloop things really started to improve. I think now everybody realises these things happen and it doesn't happen often, but when it does — you look at Yarloop — and (its) lives lost and property damaged.' Mr Papalia said the rules are in place to keep the community safe from fires. 'You do the wrong thing and there's consequences,' he said. 'You'd hate to be the one person that had a fire outside of the permit and it got away and caused a Yarloop-type incident. 'I'm not trying to scare people, but I think it's good for the community to realise they do live in a high-risk area, regardless of the time of year.' Shire of Harvey president Michelle Campbell said the community have been respectful of the restrictions and have ensured they keep themselves and others safe around fires. 'I think the community have done the right thing,' she said. 'Normally you see on social media lots of burning off, but I haven't seen a lot of that. People have been very respectful. 'I think the education is out there as well.'
