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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

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Kate EmeryCommentsPremium
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How Trump and McCormack prove facts really do matter

Facts can be contentious. They are also true. And they matter. The events of the past week in Washington and here in Australia have proven that spreading lies can actually get people killed.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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Election 2021CommentsPremium
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Liberals promise $81 million for WA cycle paths

The WA Liberals have planned a cycle path cash splash if they win this year’s election, including $30m to close gaps in path networks along the freeways and Fremantle and Midland rail lines.

Rourke Walsh

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

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

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RECORD RAMPINGCommentsPremium
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Libs’ COVID warning amid record ambulance waits

Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has slammed the ‘ambulance gridlock’ riddling Perth hospitals, which he said indicated a ‘health system in crisis’ that would be overwhelmed by a return of coronavirus.

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

Alert ‘gaps’CommentsPremiumMonster WA shark a ‘concern for all West Aussies’

Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup, who said a Liberal Government would cull any predator that persisted to prowl the coast and was judged an ‘imminent threat’.

Josh Zimmerman

Out of the darknessCommentsPremiumKirkup has no regrets about revealing depression battle

A year ago Zak Kirkup was in the depths of depression. He has no regrets about sharing his battle against the darkness with the public ahead of the State election.

Peter Law

Stamp of approvalCommentsPremiumKirkup almost doubles Harvey’s approval rating

Zak Kirkup’s leadership is giving the WA Liberals a much-needed bump in the polls, with a new poll showing his approval rating almost double that of his predecessor Liza Harvey.

Peter Law

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$27m election promiseCommentsPremium
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All WA surf clubs to get drones under Libs’ shark plan

Bolstering the shark sensor network, SMART drumlines to capture ‘imminent’ threats and drones for every surf lifesaving club headline the Liberals’ plan to better protect beachgoers across the State.

Josh Zimmerman

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

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Liberal strongholdCommentsPremium
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Nalder’s parting shot as battle for Bateman heats up

Dean Nalder is accusing Liberal powerbroker Nick Goiran of ‘seeking to insert’ his own candidate in the highly prized seat of Bateman.

Peter Law

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

Cop commitmentVideoCommentsPremiumKirkup vows to ‘bring outlaw bikie gangs under control’

WA Police ranks would be bolstered by 1200 officers under a WA Liberal Government, with Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup promising resources to reduce violent crime and bring bikie gangs under control.

Josh Zimmerman

Leadership doubtsCommentsPremiumKirkup rejects claims he wanted to quit as Libs leader

Zak Kirkup says he is ‘absolutely’ committed to leading the Opposition following claims aired at a press conference that he told a TV journalist he wanted to quit after just two weeks in the job.

Peter Law

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MENTAL HEALTH FIGHTCommentsPremium
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Zak Kirkup reveals battle with depression

The newly-elected Liberal leader has opened up about being diagnosed with depression last summer, saying he hopes speaking publicly about his mental health will inspire other young men to seek help.

Peter Law

Green credentialsCommentsPremiumWA Liberals match promise of electric vehicle network

WA will have Australia’s longest electric vehicle network after the Liberals matched Mark McGowan’s election promise.

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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LIBERAL SHAKE-UPCommentsPremium
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Zak Kirkup names new shadow treasurer in Lib reshuffle

Dean Nalder’s replacement as shadow treasurer can be revealed — and he says COVID-19 is a “smokescreen” for weakness in the WA economy.

Peter Law

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retail SPLITCommentsPremium
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Nationals ‘at odds’ with Liberals over Sunday shopping

The Liberal and Nationals’ shaky relationship has hit another roadblock, with National Party leader Mia Davies declaring she will not support more shopping hours for Perth.

Joe Spagnolo

Election promiseCommentsPremiumWA Liberals to scrap payroll tax for small businesses

Businesses paying less than $1.5 million in salaries would have their entire payroll tax burden waived — a saving of nearly $32,000 — under a rebate system pledged by the WA Liberals.

Josh Zimmerman

Fresh promisesCommentsPremiumNew ride but Kirkup hopes ‘big’ pledges drive victory

Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup will aim to create 200,000 new jobs over the next five years if elected, ‘guaranteeing’ also that taxes and household fees and charges would be lower under his government.

Josh Zimmerman

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