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The West supports Morrison but with crucial caveats

We believe Australia should stick with a Morrison Government but it comes with an important caveat.

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For West Aussies it’s a cost-of-living poll

Whoever wins government on Saturday will have a mandate to get cracking on policies which help ease that pressure.

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PM proves again WA crucial for election

Scott Morrison will make a last-minute dash to Perth ahead of the election in a bid to win crucial votes in several key seats.

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How many lives will WA’s ambulance crisis cost?

WA’s ambulance service has serious questions to answer about the tragic death of another person in another bungled call-out.

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How young women may deliver poll shock

The final countdown to polling day is on. And the female factor has emerged as the focus point in this last crucial week of campaigning.

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Dutton’s attack on McGowan not a wise move

Mark McGowan has been consistent for two years emphasising relations with China need to be handled sensitively and diplomatically. The person politicising the issue is Peter Dutton.

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Proof this is a cost-of-living election

It is now quite clear what the biggest issue facing West Australians is as we head into the final days of the Federal election campaign.

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Why the West Coast Eagles need a new start

Another day. Another West Coast Eagle facing damning allegations.

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It’s time for ScoMo and Albo to stand up

The second televised leaders’ debate has come and gone. And what did Australia learn? Unfortunately, not much. It was an ugly spectacle.

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EditorialCommentsPremiumGun laws must pass as soon as possible

WA Police is concerned that the current round of seizures represent just a fraction of the number of guns in the hands of criminals. The sooner they are disarmed the better.

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EditorialA day of thanks to all the mothers out there

In our readers’ own words, mums are special, selfless, amazing, heroic, patient, wise, funny, playful, beautiful, kind, courageous, strong, sensitive, inspiring, incredible, brave, artistic, stylish and caring.

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West Aussies ready to take role seriously

In past Federal elections, the winner is normally emerging before booths have even closed in WA. This time, however, it really is different.

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Bizarre lack of answers from independent

Kate Chaney’s campaign focuses on integrity in politics, including a Federal integrity commission ‘with teeth’. And yet she continues to refuse to reveal who she would support in the event of a hung parliament.

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Rate rise intensifies cost of living focus

This development really does call into question — if it hadn’t been already — who is the best to handle the rising cost-of-living pressures that Australians are facing.

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Boy’s story lays bare WA youth detention crisis

The system, and society, has clearly failed this troubled boy. Rather than help him when he went off the rails, the system made things worse.

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Leaders must focus on the cost of living

Both leaders should be spending the next three weeks explaining how they believe they can make the average Australian better off over the next term of Government.

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Now let’s focus on serious economic issues

We need to focus on who will be best for the economy of this nation in the next term of government.

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Finally, it’s time for WA to go forward

After two long and difficult years, WA will finally ditch most of the tough restrictions imposed to try to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ambo death decision must be investigated

The public will no doubt be shocked to learn about this decision, which has potentially cost a woman her life.

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Cruel reality of confected trans sports outrage

Faux outrage being allowed to be whipped up across the nation will only make trans children more alone, more confused, more scared.

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Anzac Day will endure

Anzac Day will remain an important part of our national fabric now and into the future, too. Even if from time to time, circumstances may mean the commemoration takes on a new or different shape.

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Anzac Day’s special spirit shines through

It is a day which holds an honoured place on the nation’s calendar and in the hearts of all Australians but the day will again be different to how we have come to know it.

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EditorialPremiumDelay on ambo death answers not good enough

A potentially scandalous health bungle has been cloaked in secrecy. The family and the public of WA deserves better from all parties.

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Ambulance ramping crisis shames State Government

This is an issue that has been snowballing for a long, long time. And it seems like a death and a scandal has now befallen us.

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