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Not good enoughCommentsPremiumEDITORIAL: Disgusting attacks on Premier a sick act

It’s a sad indictment of the state of modern Australia that any political leader needs to fortify their home in case of an attack from someone who doesn’t share their beliefs.

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Problem with WA’s lagging COVID-19 jab rate is apathy

Our success in preventing a major outbreak of the virus in WA has led to a lack of urgency and a lack of concern.

EditorialCommentsPremiumNot even COVID can break the spirit of WA’s Telethon

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who was unable to attend due to COVID restrictions, summed up the sentiment of Telethon when he called it ‘a true celebration... in an absolute West Australian style.’

EditorialVideoCommentsGenerosity of West Aussies on full show during Telethon

It is a word that has become synonymous with so much of what is good about this State. Telethon.

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AFL border breachers deserved all they got

It is a safe bet that for the thousands of Australians isolated by the pandemic, complaints about the penalties handed down to the border-hopping Melbourne fans will fall on deaf ears.

EditorialVideoCommentsPremiumCyclone-smashed Kalbarri a town in need of our help

WA should not forget the plight of Kalbarri after it was hit by cyclone Seroja in April. We must ensure it gets the help it needs to fully recover.

EditorialCommentsPremiumTragic Merredin farm death reveals tight-knit spirit

The small farming community of Merredin is rallying around the family of a well-known local farmer after the father of two fell to his death while building a shed at the family farm on Sunday morning.

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John Hughes offers valuable lessons for us all

It is for good reason that Mr Hughes has been a fixture in the Perth business world for as long as anyone might care to remember.

EDITORIALCommentsPremiumLet’s bid for the Games to keep Perth alive

The grand final drew the biggest crowds in Perth in years with the streets and pubs buzzing – but as we come down from the massive high, the question is, what’s next?

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Choppergate: Time for ministerial code to be rewritten

We all make mistakes. But for some unfathomable reason, so many politicians seem programmed against admitting they have erred.

Sign of things to comeCommentsPremiumHow good was that? Now let’s get the grand final back

It may be unrealistic to think the AFL grand final could be hosted by a different city each year. But, the tradition of holding it at the ’G every year is now starting to look a little old-fashioned.

EditorialCommentsPremiumCelebrity eating disorders send a dangerous message

Despite years of warnings of the dangers of obsessing over body image, we are back to where we were years ago if the photos coming from celebrities are any guide.

EditorialCommentsPremiumSpare a thought as we enjoy the grand final in WA

The AFL grand final will cap off a wonderful festival of footy as WA threw itself into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host the event. But there’s been a bit of apprehension these past few days.

opinionTrolls’ outbursts prove they are dregs of society

As soon as our headlines reported a cyclist had been injured, people in the comments of our Facebook page began openly mocking the tragedy.

Jacinta Cantatore

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Porter accepted inevitable & jumped before being pushed

From the moment Christian Porter revealed he had accepted anonymous donations of up to $1 million to cover his legal bills, his days in Federal Cabinet were numbered.

EditorialCommentsPremiumSympathy for NSW and Victoria as football fever hits WA

Everyone in this country will be feeling enormous sympathy for NSW and Victoria as they battle through their COVID crisis while being forced to cancel landmark events.

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Nurse’s cry for help must spark action

We need to make sure we help those on the health frontline so they can help us when we need them — which is usually when we are most vulnerable.

EditorialPremiumTragedy of jail deaths laid bare in investigation

A cycle of violence. A cycle of abuse. A cycle of homelessness. A cycle of incarceration. And a cycle of dying. The horror of deaths in custody has, rightfully, been a topic of national conversation.

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WA sick of east attacking our success

The attack by NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on Premier Mark McGowan’s stated determination to defend WA’s share of the GST was more than cheek – it was way out of line.

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A wealthy State and a poor health system

We can wonder how it is that we can have such a wealthy State and yet have a health system that is not coping with the present challenges, let alone what may be to come with the Delta strain.

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Another day, another red alert for WA health system

The West Australian has exposed alarming details of the dire staffing shortage at Royal Perth Hospital, the State’s longest-serving hospital in the heart of our city.

EditorialCommentsPremiumPublic has right to know about hush-hush Clan messages

The public has a legitimate right to know what is going on inside parties — and to be alerted when things are going awry.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: When motherhood hit me like a train

I want to be open and honest about my experience so others can realise that it is OK to find motherhood has its challenges, writes businesswoman Ranya Alkadamani in a special guest editorial.

Ranya Alkadamani

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Federal Liberals again play with fire over WA border

The Federal Liberals’ fixation with WA is concerning, and it will only end up with them going down the same path towards oblivion as the State Liberals if wiser heads don’t prevail