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Doctor to be named as teal candidate for Cottesloe

The teal movement is set to name local GP Rachel Horncastle as their independent candidate for Cottesloe — the Liberals’ last remaining metropolitan seat — at the State election.

Dylan Caporn

state politics CommentsPremiumInside the new campaign to educate WA on mining

Treasurer Rita Saffioti admitted she was surprised half of West Australians could not name three minerals produced in WA, as she welcomed a new advertising campaign to inform the public. 

Jessica Page

state politicsCommentsPremiumWA Govts says housing target is ‘bold’ and ‘on target’

Housing Minister John Carey has insisted the Government’s goal of 5000 social and affordable homes over four years is ambitious and ‘on target’.

Jake Dietsch

UPDATEDPremiumAll Sydney trains to be cancelled for 48 hours

Sydney is set to grind to a massive standstill as government-union negotiations fail to strike a deal over train driver pay.

Blair Jackson

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Mettam faces leadership pressure as Zempilas looms large

Libby Mettam faces pressure over her leadership as speculation grows about the Liberals’ future; Zempilas rises as a key contender.

Dylan Caporn

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Housing, Westport top of environmental watchdog’s to-do list

WA’s environmental watchdog will get renewed focus as housing, the $7b Westport project and a third desalination plant rise in priority.

Jessica Page

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opinion
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Affordable housing remains an issue. Why can’t we fix it?

Perth needs 5,000 houses/year to tackle its housing crisis, but solutions require more than just government cash. New ideas are crucial.

Jessica Page

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Survey reveals just how little WA knows about mining

A survey shows many West Australians lack knowledge about local minerals, despite the industry contributing $99b to the economy.

Jessica Page and Jake Dietsch

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New union chief’s olive branch to Roger Cook’s Government

The State’s union movement has a new leader, as looming state and federal elections draw new attention on Labor’s union ties.

Jessica Page

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Labor targets Basil as leadership questions swirl for Libs

Labor has chosen Housing Minister John Carey to spearhead attacks on Basil Zempilas as they prepare for the upcoming election campaign.

Dylan Caporn

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‘Concerning’ fall in new mine prospects

There has been a slowdown in the number of new exploration ticket applications in WA as commodity markets cool and the State Government battles to clear a backlog in understaffed approvals departments.

Simone Grogan

newsAussie-first tourism dream moves closer

A $100m plan for an Australia-first skyway and luge tourism experience is one step closer to reality after securing a key supporter.

Duncan Evans

UPDATEDPremiumSydney’s trains to shut down for three days

An industrial dispute will force Sydney trains offline for three days after the union and government could not agree on a 24-hour roster.

Joanne Williamson

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Labor faces pressure over housing shortages in key seats

New analysis shows safe Labor seats have the largest shortfall of social and affordable housing, pressuring Ministers before elections.

Jessica Page

STATE POLITICSPremiumCook pleads for drivers to be safe after four killed

Roger Cook has pleaded for drivers to make ‘good and safe’ decisions behind the wheel, after a horror weekend claimed four lives on WA roads. 

Dylan Caporn and Caleb Runciman

State PoliticsCommentsBizarre moment WA Premier swallows fly at press conference

There was a politician who swallowed a fly. His name was Roger Cook — I don’t know why he swallowed a fly.

Jessica Page

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumWarning lesson for WA on ‘best practice’ rollout

The Queensland Government’s move to scrap so-called ‘best practice’ agreements for construction workers is proof such deals would be devastating in WA, the State’s construction sector has claimed. 

Jake Dietsch

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumWA Liberals reveal their hand for the next State election

The WA Liberal Party has unveiled its next slate of State election candidates, featuring a seat won by every winning party since its inception.

Jake Dietsch

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New ‘free parking’ twist in East Perth car park fight

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has labelled a move by the Education Department to take over a City of Perth car park seven months before construction is due to start on a new school as ‘petty’ and ‘petulant’.

Jessica Page

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumNatural disaster victims eligible for $24,000 in urgent fund

Bushfire, cyclone and flood victims will be able to access up to $24,000 in emergency relief funding, under a new State Government natural disaster program. 

Dylan Caporn

state politicsCommentsPremiumLibby Mettam commits to next term: ‘I won’t resign’

Libby Mettam has declared speculation around her leadership ‘ridiculous’ after Liberal candidate and Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas ruled out a challenge, but left the door open to a pre-election handover.

Jessica Page

state politicsCommentsPremiumLibby Mettam’s $510 million crime fighting promise

More police overtime and a superannuation bonus are the centrepiece of the WA Liberal party’s $510 million election promise to crackdown on crime.

Jessica Page

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Basil rules out challenge to Mettam’s leadership, but...

The Perth Lord Mayor, expected to win a seat in State Parliament next year, says he won’t bring on a challenge to Libby Mettam’s leadership, but has left the door open to leading the party to the election.

Joe Spagnolo

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumMinister labels Liberal fines refund plan a ‘thought bubble’

Labor minister Hannah Beazley has labelled Libby Mettam’s promise to hand back $1.3 million in travel fines – if elected – a ‘thought bubble’, saying the move would reward antisocial behaviour.

Joe Spagnolo