WA is expected to hit a new record for greenhouse gas emissions this year, and has no chance of reaching net zero by 2050 unless it changes tack, a government-commissioned report reveals.

Virgin staff dancing at the boarding gate, a call from Richard Branson announcing they'd all won a free cruise, passengers wearing hats and filmed celebrating — but this winner says due to a change in itinerary, to claim her prize will cost her thousands.

For 16 days this year Yass Valley residents were ordered not to drink the town water during a boil water alert, and local doctors say general water quality remains a major concern for people and their health.