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‘Inflammatory behaviour’CommentsPremiumLabor: ‘Anti-China’ Christensen must be sacked

Labor are calling on Scott Morrison to sack Nationals MP George Christensen from chair of the trade and investment committee after he made a series of anti-China statements on social media.

Annabel Hennessy

Off the streetsCommentsPremiumKirkup slams Labor on housing, holds fire on Libs’ plan

WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup has shot down Labor over its ‘inattention to homelessness’, flagging his party is close to unveiling a ‘comprehensive housing policy’ as hundreds sleep rough in Fremantle.

Josh Zimmerman

Battling blazesCommentsPremiumMcGowan pledges new fire station for Perth’s south east

WA Labor has committed to a $38.4 million firefighting package ahead of the State election, with $14.5 million to go towards a new fire station to cover the city’s south east corridor.

Peter Law

Savage assaultVideoPremiumSouth Lake attack shows crime ‘out of control’: Libs

Both sides of politics have reacted with horror to the brutal bashing of two 90-year-old grandparents, with the WA Liberals renewing a commitment to examine mandatory sentencing for elderly assaults.

Josh Zimmerman and Sarah Steger

Hospital crisisCommentsPremiumMcGowan blames record ambulance ramping on COVID-19

Premier Mark McGowan has blamed coronavirus and mental health presentations for record levels of ambulance ramping — but Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup says it points to a ‘much bigger crisis’.

Josh Zimmerman

THE CONTENDERSCommentsPremiumWho makes the grade as WA’s next treasurer?

There are at least four contenders for the second most important job in Mark McGowan’s Cabinet – including the Premier himself. Here’s how they would grade as Labor treasurer.

Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman

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opinion
Who’s taking over?CommentsPremium
opinion
Premier’s reluctance to name Wyatt successor ridiculous

It’s perfectly reasonable to want to know who Premier Mark McGowan has in mind to replace the WA Treasurer. And his reluctance his stranger still, given he potentially has a very good story to tell.

The West Australian

Rita the boss?CommentsPremiumSaffioti channels Ross Lyon over Treasurer quizzing

The Planning and Transport Minister — a passionate Fremantle fan — borrowed one of Lyon’s favourite phrases when asked if she would be selected for the role by Premier Mark McGowan.

Josh Zimmerman

Election pledgeCommentsPremiumWA Govt eyes walking trails to kill off Roe 8 for good

A re-elected McGowan Government would reintroduce legislation to permanently kill off the Perth Freight Link while committing $3m to build a boardwalk and walking trails through the Beeliar Wetlands.

Josh Zimmerman

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opinion
Make the CallCommentsPremium
opinion
It’s time for McGowan to name his new treasurer

In just over two months, we go to the polls to decide whether Mark McGowan and Labor deserve a second term of government — and we deserve to know who we are voting in as the new treasurer.

Joe Spagnolo

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WA election countdownCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
McGowan expecting ‘Palmer payback’ over border

Premier Mark McGowan says he is expecting billionaire Clive Palmer to unleash an advertising blitz at the March election as 'payback' for being locked out of WA during the coronavirus border closure.

Joe Spagnolo

coronavirus outbreakCommentsPremiumMcGowan tells ‘debilitating’ NSW to lock down

Premier Mark McGowan is calling on NSW to follow Victoria and South Australia’s leads by enforcing tough COVID restrictions, saying the State’s outbreaks are hurting the rest of Australia.

Peter Law

Come cleanCommentsPremiumMcGowan needs to reveal who his next Treasurer will be

With Ben Wyatt having one foot out the door and an eye on finding his next gig in the private sector, it’s time the Premier allowed him to pass the baton on to his successor, writes Peter Law.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

Political battleCommentsPremiumLibs slams outer harbour as ‘environmental vandalism’

Liberal leader Zak Kirkup has slammed Labor’s outer harbour proposal as ‘environmental vandalism’ — promising to scrap the plan should the Liberal party be elected.

Charlotte Elton

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Huge boostCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA economy ‘one of best performing in world’

WA’s economy is bouncing back from COVID-19 faster than expected, with Treasury officials revising up forecast growth in today’s mid-year economic review.

Peter Law

Election countdownPremiumLabor letter targets Liza’s Scarborough stronghold

Just months out from the next election Liza Harvey is under siege in her blue-ribbon seat with a letter ‘from the desk of Premier Mark McGowan’ landing in mailboxes in her electorate this week.

Josh Zimmerman

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The West Australian exclusive
Crime summitCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
ALP under fire as crime-plagued Broome shunned

Neither Mark McGowan nor any of his Cabinet ministers will attend a community safety forum in Broome next week, having rejected an invitation from the tourist mecca’s council.

Jakeb Waddell

‘Surprising’ appointmentCommentsPremiumBrian Burke praises Kirkup’s new ex-ALP chief of staff

Twice-jailed ex-premier Brian Burke has praised new WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup’s ‘surprising’ decision to recruit a former Labor staffer as his chief of staff.

Peter Law

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opinion
Election campaignCommentsPremium
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WA Labor clearly wary of Liberal young gun

The McGowan government is treating Zak Kirkup like the Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort — he who must not be named. That says something.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

Popularity boostCommentsPremiumLatest Newspoll shows rise in support for Labor

Labor’s primary vote has risen to its highest level in three months as satisfaction with Anthony Albanese’s performance as Opposition Leader rose one point to 44 per cent.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
It beginsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Liberals to kick off marathon 103-day election campaign

New Liberal leader Zak Kirkup will tomorrow start his State election campaign 103 days before WA votes — throwing away the rulebook that dictates parties switch into campaign mode after Australia Day.

Peter Law

Quest for powerCommentsPremiumNews editor speaks on being courted by Kevin Rudd

A former editor of one of Australia’s best-selling newspapers has given an extraordinary insight into his private dealings with Kevin Rudd, describing him as ‘desperate to win favour’ with the media.

SHOCK RETIREMENTCommentsPremiumUnion boss eyes Labor safe seat after shock retirement

UnionsWA secretary Meredith Hammat looks set to be handed an ultra-safe Labor seat ahead of the State election after a surprising

Peter Law

Withering attackCommentsPremiumOusted CCC boss blasts WA Liberals over ‘decapitation’

The former boss of WA’s corruption watchdog has launched a scathing attack on the Liberal Party, accusing it of ‘decapitating’ the CCC and allowing it to ‘flounder without a permanent head’.

Josh Zimmerman and Charlotte Elton

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