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Leader of the Opposition Basil Zempilas.

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The Cook Government’s record on housing speaks for itself

It’s been a bad week for Housing Minister John Carey. Despite five years of lever-pulling, two out of three West Australians say he and the Cook Labor government are doing a bad job managing housing.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

An artists impression of the ferry terminal from the UWA perspective.

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Matilda Bay ferry contradicts urban development principles

Perth’s expanding ferry network should be seen as an opportunity for a blue-transit corridor capable of relieving road congestion and expanding choices for commuters.

Alex Watson

‘The Cook Government’s demersal “reform” package is not fisheries management. It’s fishing for votes,’ writes Trevor Whittington.

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Fishing for votes the wrong tact from Cook Government

The Cook Government’s demersal ‘reform’ package is not fisheries management. It’s fishing for votes at the expense of the two and a half million West Aussies.

Trevor Whittington

Would AC/DC even have emerged in today’s world?

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Spotify Wrapped poses questions for Aussie music

Would AC/DC even have emerged in today’s world?

The big talking point this year is the ‘Your Listening Age’ feature, which the streamer calculated based on something it calls the ‘reminiscence bump’.

OpinionCommentsSpotify enters bizarre new age to enrage 700m listeners

Etiquette demands one never ask a woman her age, but that hasn’t stopped Spotify taking a wild guess with its latest Wrapped campaign.

Ben O'Shea

Ben O'Shea

Albanese’s social media ban is a perpetual game of whack-a-mole

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Albo’s social media ban is a perpetual game of whack-a-mole

As new social media platforms pop up to side step the ban, we must keep sight of the reason this law was drafted.

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

Teenager playing Fortnite video game on PC.

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Fortnite family time: Social media ban opens up online world

Australia’s new age-verification rules has caused understandable concern among families, but it will make kids online social world far more visible to adults who have never stepped inside it.

James Birt

The wealth effect happens when people feel like they are rich because the value of their assets — usually housing — have risen, encouraging them to loosen the purse strings.

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Perth homeowners guilty of the ‘wealth effect’

The wealth effect happens when people feel like they are rich because the value of their assets - usually housing - have risen, encouraging them to loosen the purse strings.

Kim Macdonald

Kim Macdonald

‘I strongly believe that this renewed focus by the State Government on urban infill to create much needed housing in Perth should be congratulated,’ writes James Limnios.

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Infill needed to solve Perth’s housing crisis

The recent announcement by the State Government to streamline planning and development around 10 train stations to create an additional 35,000 homes in Perth is very welcome.

James Limnios

Treasurer Rita Saffioti speaks to the media ahead of the GST Industry Roundtable at Hale House, Perth, on Wednesday.

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Bushfire threat hits home with tragic loss of Mark Mudie

The passing of Mark Mudie this week was a tragic reminder of how dangerous the bushfire season can be. My sincere condolences to Mark’s family and friends.

Rita Saffioti

Michele Bullock The Nightly

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RBA Governor nails Budget deficits and interest rate links

It has fallen to Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock to point out what is really going on

Abhijna Gangatkar, Even Kiddie and Ella Chidgzey wtih Principal Barbara Iffla looking over NAPLAN data.

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MySchool’s information helps kids end game of chance

A focus on individual schools allows teachers and parents to celebrate improvement, as well as shining a spotlight on areas of concern.

Bethany Hiatt

AI impacts First Nations cultural sovereignty.

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AI presents profound challenges to Indigenous communities

AI is a powerful tool for cultural resurgence, yet it also poses risks to simultaneously be a vehicle for a new form of digital appropriation.

Emma Garlett

‘The $707.6 million in new investment to keep women safer pales in comparison to one-off spending of $217 million on the Perth Park amphitheatre and race track in Burswood,’ says Jess Page.

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Raising awareness is important but we need real action on DV

Women are safer, but still not safe. An extra $109 million is good, but not good enough.

Jessica Page

International Day of Disability is on December 3.

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Inclusion demands shared action and structural change

Today we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability. It’s a reminder of why I do what I do, and why inclusion must be more than a slogan.

Aaron Green

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher finally released the review by former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs more than two years after it was handed to her.

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Limp response to jobs-for-mates review erodes trust

To help keep our democracy in top shape we need to be engaged in the system and aware of our responsibilities.

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‘In a matter of days, Guy Pearce amplified some of the ugliest and oldest tropes in the antisemitic canon,’ says Dvir Abramovich.

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Misunderstanding history runs the risk of repeating mistakes

I hope Guy Pearce treats this moment not as an exit but as an entry into deeper learning, deeper reflection, a deeper sense of the weight his words carry.

Dvir Abramovich

‘The Department of Education has now told parents that tutoring for the Academic Selective Entrance Test is not only unnecessary, but could actually hinder success,’ writes Laura Newell.

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Warning won’t stop parents wanting the best for their kids

Having had a tutor to get me through the 11 plus in the UK, I can tell you, she was not only a vital part of my exam success but gave me an academic foundation that has served me ever since.

Laura Newell

Laura Newell

‘There are plenty of looming challenges for the Government that might need a fixer,’ writes Katina Curtis.

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Economy in need of a fixer as challenges loom for Labor

The Government faces several looming challenges that might call for a fixer, including how to cut emissions as promised and increased pressure on households as inflation ticks back up.

Katina Curtis

16 Days in WA is part of the Cook Government’s continued commitment to ending family and domestic violence.

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Men must step up to help put an end to domestic violence

‘What we’re asking of young men and boys, and the wider community, is this: Stand up. Speak out. Step in.’

Jessica Stojkovski

Recfishwest officer Andrew Rowland.

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West Australia could lead nation in fisheries management

Across Western Australia, few fish mean more to people than the mighty dhufish. These iconic fish are part of who we are, uniquely West Australian, and the heartbeat of many family fishing stories.

Andrew Rowland

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry.

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Shake-up must deliver better outcomes for Defence

The Government touted the review outcome as the biggest reform to Defence organisation in 50 years.

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Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovski and Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti have held a press conference for the 16 Days in WA pledge. PIctured is Minister Stojkovski at Kings Park

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Facing challenge of beating DV scourge

Thousands of WA women and children live every single day scared for their lives. And tragically, far too many women still die at the hands of the men who are supposed to love and protect them.

Christmas presents

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Christmas one-upsmanship is killing the spirit of the season

Somewhere between the perfectly plated pavlova and the artfully filtered family photo, the spirit of Christmas has become wrapped up in keeping up appearances.

Gary Martin