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Labor’s internal tensions are a sign of trouble.

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Labor’s internal tensions are a sign of trouble

Political discipline can disappear quickly when the heat goes on, and when MPs in marginal seats get nervous.

An early morning crash at the Roe St/Mitchell Fwy exit into Northbridge/West Perth.

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Desperate road pleas fall on deaf ears

Western Australia is hurtling full throttle towards a grim milestone, and frankly, the only thing moving faster than our climbing road toll is the sheer stupidity of some of our drivers. 

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CME CEO Aaron Morey speaks at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy Industry Lunch at the Ritz Carlton in Perth.

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It’s time to back team WA when it comes to gas

It is time for Western Australians to ask their Labor representatives in Canberra simple questions. Are you falling into line with the instructions of Team Albo? Or are you backing WA?

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US President Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese.

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Donald Trump’s crash a warning for Labor

Just like the Americans who sent a message to Mr Trump, Australians are not happy with how the country is being managed.

Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock warned us it would feel like a recession. She was right.

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Now it really does feel like a recession

Reserve Bank chief Michele Bullock warned us it would feel like a recession. She was right.

The Prime Minister’s continued aversion to taking the blame for interest rates speaks volumes.

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Why rates denial is the latest case of ‘peak Albo’

Anthony Albanese’s refusal to acknowledge that the finger of blame on rates points his way takes the cake.

Millions of Australians facing higher home loan repayments will ask why the burden of tackling inflation is falling on them.

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Rates carnage will bring savage reckoning

Millions of Australians facing higher home loan repayments will ask why the burden of tackling inflation is falling on them.

Albanese, Chalmers, rates

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Prepare for PM’s ‘it’s not us it’s them’ on rates

Anthony Albanese is overseas and it will not look good for the ‘global citizen’ if his own citizens are hit with higher rates.

Anthony Albanese.

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Christmas nightmare for middle Australia

The safest money on Melbourne Cup day is on a rate rise.  You can almost bet your house on that.

Jamie Melham riding Half Yours winning Race 7.

EditorialA race that can lift the nation

On Tuesday, take a moment as another chapter is being written into Melbourne Cup folklore, and remember that sport is a powerful and important part of our national psyche.

Albo failing to provide a guiding light out of dark times.

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Albo failing to provide a guiding light out of dark times

Editorial: In dark days we badly need a guiding light.

On Thursday the Premier was in Canberra pressing WA’s case that Immigration Minister Tony Burke’s plan to cut net overseas arrivals could have a negative impact on the State.

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Cook must always stand up for WA in Canberra

Too often Canberra forgets about WA when it comes to making decisions, or includes WA as an afterthought.

Australians expect their government to run budgets in a responsible way so that when there are shocks it can respond.

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Cycle of gloom exposes Labor’s failings

EDITORIAL: Australians expect their government to run budgets in a responsible way so that when there are shocks it can respond.

Victoria’s Liberal Opposition Leader Jess Wilson put the focus on telling the truth and honouring promises on Tuesday.

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Truth and trust at the heart of politics

The broken promises Federal Budget torched the values upon which our system has long operated.

Anthony Albanese during Monday’s session of Federal Parliament.

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Editorial: We will continue to hold Labor to account

The Albanese Government is constantly trying to fool us that its actions are something other than what they are.

Students taking exam in classroom.

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Kids have finally done the math on the great ATAR illusion

Out of 28,864 Year 12s enrolled in at least one WA Certificate of Education course this year, fewer than half are preparing to sit even a single ATAR exam. 

Federal Liberal leader Angus Taylor.

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Taylor hits WA target with big gas promises

Mr Taylor has the opportunity to show he ‘gets’ WA too.

There have been growing calls for the PM to apologise this week.

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Albo’s inability to say sorry is now an issue

EDITORIAL: The message about where we are at is clear. For those who listen.

RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser warns of tough choices ahead.

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RBA warning light flashing on interest rates

The Government is still dealing with the long tail of its shambolic Budget, delivered way back in May.

Ms Haines is a fierce advocate for rural healthcare and education.

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Attack on Haines a dark day for the nation

It is important our leaders now take their own advice about engaging in a respectful manner.

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Telethon 2026 final tally.

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Telethon generosity flows through the State

There were so many highlights of Telethon this year. It was at different times across its 26 hours on Saturday and Sunday uplifting, poignant, outright hilarious and deeply moving.

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4-year-old Olive Hay has been diagnosed with dopa-responsive dystonia, also known as Segawa syndrome, as well as seizures and a suspected channelopathy.

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Telethon’s back to continue a proud record

On Saturday and Sunday, RAC Arena and the Perth CBD will come alive as Western Australia unites for the 59th Telethon.

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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock.

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The RBA is on a jobs and inflation tightrope

The news that the RBA Governor’s base salary has climbed above $1 million will add to the pain for those struggling to make ends meet and to cover their seemingly ever-rising housing loan repayments.

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Resources Minister Madeleine King.

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Canberra should stay out of WA gas policy

In looking to give itself a role in WA’s gas regulation, the Albanese Government is searching for a solution to a non-existent problem.