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Madeline King CommentsPremium
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Why grain growers are a WA success story

The tremendous success of the WA grain industry rests on the shoulders of successive generations of determined farmers and scientists who worked together cooperatively.

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Basil Zempilas CommentsPremium
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McGowan has just delayed the inevitable

WA will have to go backwards as a State before it goes forwards, according to Basil Zempilas in this week’s Ten Things.

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Ben MortonCommentsPremium
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We are all part of the story of Australia

It’s a day to listen to each other and respect others’ stories, contributions and aspirations

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Kimberley Caines CommentsPremium
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What are we waiting for? Why WA must open up

WA cannot be an ‘island within an island forever’ - and Thursday night’s announcement from the Premier just keeps us in limbo.

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Mark McGowan’s COVID fear show in full swing

A sheepish Mark McGowan has sensationally backed away from his promise to reopen Western Australia to the world - and is now leading by fear.

Sarah-Jane Tasker

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How can Premier say we’re STILL unprepared?

If WA can’t open after two years, an economic boom, a relatively healthy population living in mostly hot weather and an urban sprawl that prevents congestion . . . then who the hell can be prepared?

COVID is comingCOVID knocking on our door

It would be naïve to think we could ride out this pandemic from behind Fortress WA’s walls and wait until the rest of the world had “learned to live with it” long enough for the virus to be over.

Jacinta Cantatore

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Why so many questions ahead of reopening?

West Australians are in need of some certainty around rules and restrictions ahead to help us plan for ‘living with COVID.’

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Angela PownallCommentsPremium
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A look at the growing trend of ‘living apart together’

Some days, the idea of living apart from your partner might seem quite appealing. But with more and more couples doing it, is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Angela Pownall

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Omicron spells huge trouble for McGowan’s COVID transition

Landing into the world of living with COVID is going to be much bumpier than the Premier expected when he announced the reopening date five weeks ago.

Peter Law

Peter Law

Editorial PremiumPeople must be held accountable for department’s failings

WA’s Department of Communities is responsible for the protection of vulnerable children. But, as The West Australian reveals today, two never-before-seen documents highlight major problems within it.

Responsibility for the editorial comment is taken by WAN Editor-in-Chief Anthony De Ceglie

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Laura NewellCommentsPremium
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Hallelujah to tossing out the itsy bitsy bikini

It appears the hottest beach trend this year is, perhaps obviously, dressing to WA’s summer weather. That means big hats and slouchy beach cover-ups are now in vogue ... and a farewell to barely there bikinis.

Laura Newell

Laura Newell

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John Flint Comments
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Why now is the time to boost your chances against Omicron

The deaths of 77 Australians, reported on Tuesday, is a sobering reminder that while Omicron might be no worse than a cold for the majority it infects, it can kill the elderly and immunocompromised among us.

John Flint

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Beatrice AlbaCommentsPremium
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No, chivalry isn’t dead - but it’s about time it was

It is customary in many Western cultures for men to offer a range of special courtesies to women. Despite being generally seen as polite and even romantic, these acts of chivalry have a dark side.

Beatrice Alba

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Who are Australia’s real national treasures?

The whole saga involving Novak Djokovic, a national hero in Serbia, did get me wondering who Australia’s “top person” would be if we had to name and claim.

Bill Shorten

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Gary MartinCommentsPremium
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Pandemic-inspired office jargon takes a hold

During these unprecedented times, everyone in workplaces has been following a road map towards some form of new normal. We have also had to contend with an ever-changing jargon spawned by the pandemic.

Gary Martin

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Annabel HennessyCommentsPremium
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Working smarter not longer

One thing I’ve never tried with any real seriousness to improve my health is reducing the number of hours I work each week.

Annabel Hennessy

Annabel Hennessy

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Unpacking the legal issues facing Prince Andrew

WA woke up on Thursday to the news that Judge Lewis Kaplan had dismissed Prince Andrew’s motion to stop Virginia Giuffre’s action for sexual assault

Kenneth Yin, Cecilia Das and Joshua Aston

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Chrissie MausCommentsPremium
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In the eye of a virus storm

If 2022 was a wine, it would be called “blanc de blanc bin juice”. A more pungent vinegary version of the 2020 and 2021 vintages.

Chrissie Maus

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COVID can’t mask other problems forever

Mark McGowan elevated himself to the most popular leader in the country on the back of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and keeping West Australians alive above all else.

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Judges come to common sense decision

The public is often quick to criticise the judiciary as ‘out of touch’ with ordinary Australians - but the decision made to deport Novak Djokovic was spot on.

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Andrew MillerCommentsPremium
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Can Australia meet the challenge of looking after its own?

The former AMA WA boss shares a story about his mate Kevin, his son with autism, and being a good dad.

Andrew Miller

Patrick GormanPremiumLabor leads war on poverty in Australia

While ensuring Australia’s survival throughout World War II, Labor prime minister John Curtin never lost sight of the Labor objective of lifting people out of poverty.

Patrick Gorman

Anxiety AuntCommentsPremiumI’m beginning to wonder if I’m ever going to find ‘the one’

When all your friends are in couples, you can be tempted to lower your standards to find a relationship ... but what does the Anxiety Aunt think?

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna