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flag Six youths at a Perth detention center climbed the roof and threw objects, renewing concerns over conditions and safety.

flag A disturbance at Banksia Hill youth detention centre in Perth, Western Australia, involved at least six young detainees, aged 10 to 17, scaling the roof and throwing objects at guards, prompting a response from corrective services. flag The incident has intensified scrutiny over conditions at the facility, which has a history of unrest and recently saw the first death of a teenager in youth detention. flag The state government has committed to closing the current Unit 18, but officials say it cannot shut down until a new 30-bed, purpose-built facility is completed by 2028. flag Design work for the replacement, developed with input from detainees, has been underway since November of the previous year.

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