It is important our leaders now take their own advice about engaging in a respectful manner.
The West Australian
Ever tried putting toothpaste back in the tube? Give it a go and you’ll see what a fruitless endeavour it is, so why do we think we’ve mastered it despite all the evidence to the contrary?
Ben O'Shea
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.
CAMERON MILNER: The career politicians and public servants who are wreaking havoc on the economy have no idea how things work in the real world.
Cameron Milner
Just a fortnight after taking the leadership of the Greens, David Shoebridge has come under heavy fire for his handling of both personnel and policy problems.
Andrew Greene
We are the luckiest of the lucky to just be living here in WA, and even better that we can share our good fortune in ways that offer hope to sick kids and their families.
Andrew Miller
For years, the four-day working week was sold as the workplace answer to everything from burnout to poor productivity.
Gary Martin
Another record fundraising amount for Telethon, in this its 59th iteration, underpinned all the way by a proud, happy and incredibly generous State.
Many smart people are having their say about the proposal, and Ben Harvey doesn’t think there’s much that he can add to the debate other than to question whether bigger really is better.
Ben Harvey
My dentist recently praised my “excellent oral hygiene” and I felt 10 feet tall. It turns out I still absolutely thrive on positive feedback.
Nat Locke
You’ve heard me talk about the loss of a pet. I’m not sure you’d see me at my local IGA buying food to spread around Subiaco, but I do know that the loss of our pet rabbit Kevin hit me hard.
Adrian Barich
The story of Telethon is one about which we can all be proud.
For anyone who thought Labor’s disastrous Secret Harbour by-election campaign was a blip, the events of the past month suggest otherwise, writes Joe Spagnolo.
Joe Spagnolo
On Saturday and Sunday, RAC Arena and the Perth CBD will come alive as Western Australia unites for the 59th Telethon.
Anthony Albanese has a ready-made successor to Jim Chalmers and a change of treasurer can’t come soon enough.
Paul Murray
During the week I sat with Associate Professor Dr Ben Piggott from the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle. He said something that struck a chord.
Justin Langer
Finally. After an unexplainable and excruciating delay, the Attornery-General has relented and ordered a coronial inquest into the deaths of the Hawke children. Why did it take so long?
Basil Zempilas
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.
A big week in Parliament as we have debated legislation to bring Western Australia’s regional rail network back into public control.
Rita Saffioti
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.
More lights are required on the Albany Ring Road before an accident happens, writes Albany resident Mario Lionetti.
Mario Lionetti
CAMERON MILNER: Insecure Anthony Albanese couldn’t let his much smarter Treasurer have a single moment in the sun.
It’s not just ageing boomers who will suffer. We all will, as a result of the domino effect.
Jessica Page
The State Government’s decision to evaluate the business case for bringing three universities together deserves serious and constructive consideration.
Diane Smith-Gander & Amit Chakma
