As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, June 9

A new report has urged a whole-of-government reform response to the state of three of WA’s prisons, warning of a “systemic failure across multiple prisons”.

Inspector of Custodial Services Eamon Ryan’s report outlined deteriorating conditions at Hakea, Casuarina and Melaleuca, prisons which has led to a show cause notice.

The report draws parallels between the state of the current prison system and the conditions that led to the Greenough Regional Prison riot in 2018.

The inspector identified serious risks to the safety, security and wellbeing of prisoners, with conditions in some cases potentially amounting to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.

“Sustained population growth and workforce shortfalls have driven overcrowding, routine lockdowns and restricted access to services, increasing levels of harm across the system,” the report states.

Ryan said the prison problems were no longer confined to a single facility.

“Current conditions pose a serious risk to the safety and wellbeing of both prisoners and staff, and in some cases may amount to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment,” he said.

“The system is operating beyond its capacity, with overcrowding, workforce pressures and restrictive regimes now embedded as the norm.”

We’re bringing our live blog to a close for the day, thank you for joining us.

Here’s a recap of some of the day’s headlines:

• Albany residents are divided over whether a shark cull is needed after local man Daniel Turpin was killed by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off the coast of the regional town on Saturday while spearfishing.

• Police are on the hunt for several people suspected of stealing a significant quantity of “high-value” jewellery and money from a woman in her 80s in Perth’s eastern suburbs.

• Western Australia recorded the strongest property value rise in the nation for the March quarter, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

• Fremantle Dockers ruckman Luke Jackson has surged into the top three of the AFL Coaches Association player of the year award after scoring a perfect 10 for his dominant display against North Melbourne on Saturday.

• A new report has urged a whole-of-government reform response to the state of three of WA’s prisons, warning of a “systemic failure across multiple prisons”.

• A deal to rescue iconic retailer Barbeques Galore from administration has collapsed, with up to 500 jobs to go – including 14 in WA – as the group synonymous with Australia’s barbecue culture prepares to shut its remaining company stores in the coming weeks.

• Perth man Steven Mattaboni has been farewelled at an emotional service at Optus Stadium’s River Room.

• WA Nationals leader Shane Love says Labor’s ban on uranium mining is preventing the state from capitalising on growing demand for the resource, as the opposition vowed to overturn the legislation if it reached power.

Thank you again for tuning in today. We’ll see you back here tomorrow for more news you need to know.

A hazmat fire warning has been issued for Kwinana Beach and Naval Base, with a rubbish truck fire sending “potentially dangerous” smoke billowing across the suburbs.

The alert was sent out just after 11am, with people in the area urged to remain inside, close doors and windows and turn off their air conditioners.

“People in the area bounded by Barter Road, Leath Road, Mason Road and the Coast may be impacted by smoke,” the Department of Fire and Emergency Services alert read.

Some roads in the area may be closed as firefighters battle the blaze.

We’ll bring you more on this story as it happens.