Politics
Western Australia
Roger Cook faces defamation threat from teen climate protesters
A concerns notice – the first step in a defamation action – regarding Cook’s comments was sent to his office on Wednesday morning.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Violence
WA police union calls for sweeping anti-knife laws
The premier has given the strongest indication yet that he will commit to laws allowing police to use metal-detecting wands in a wide range of public places.
- by Michael Genovese
Thousands march in Perth to combat domestic violence as another WA woman dies
Premier Roger Cook couldn’t attend Sunday’s Perth rally against domestic violence but reiterated his government’s $96.4m commitment, while condemning the murder of Erica Hay on Thursday.
- by Alex Condon
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Anzac Day
Leon opened a drawer and found the lost history of his WWII veteran father
Proudly wearing Frans’ service medals at the King’s Park Anzac Day dawn service on Thursday morning Leon can retell his father’s WWII experience in extraordinary detail.
- by Hamish Hastie
Forget FIFO – new mine near Perth would offer 500 DIDO jobs
Chalice Mining could have 500 local workers producing numerous metals needed for the energy transition, under plans currently with the EPA.
- by Peter Milne
Australia’s own ‘special’ sea turtle at stake with nests under threat
Australia’s north is the only place you can experience the wonder and awe this species inspires. But scientists say their nests could become dangerous places.
- by Peter Milne
UFC returns for another Perth showdown
Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti announced UFC 305 will be held at RAC Arena in Perth on August 18.
- by Hamish Hastie
Wheatbelt renewable energy projects fail to clear planning hurdles
A wind farm backed by Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue and a hydrogen start-up chaired by ex-Woodside boss Peter Coleman have both failed to get planning approvals.
- by Peter Milne
Get better, Meta: WA minister unleashes on big tech amid record scam losses
The dressing down came on the back of a new report which found money lost to scams in WA had jumped 36 per cent to a record $22 million.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Housing crisis
New push to pinch skilled workers from the east and bring them to WA
Under a WA Property Council proposal, a business that successfully relocated an employee west for two years would be reimbursed the payroll tax paid.
- by Hamish Hastie
WA Nationals put payroll tax front and centre with election pledge
The Nationals party will lift the payroll tax threshold to $1.3 million if they form part of the next West Australian government.
- by Hamish Hastie