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E-scooters could soon become legal to ride on shared paths and suburban roads in NSW. Picture NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

NewsMassive e-scooter law change for millions

E-scooters could soon be allowed on paths and suburban roads in one Aussie state for the first time under long-awaited reforms.

Nathan Schmidt

The responsibility for health lies primarily with first time minister, Meredith Hammat.

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COVID can not continue to be the excuse for WA’s ills

Records that were broken during COVID should be the exception, not the new standard.

Jessica Page

The median wait time for a paediatrician in metropolitan Perth blew out to 22.2 months in November. 

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The West Australian exclusive
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Health specialists increased but still long wait for WA kids

A recruitment drive is almost complete, as the State Government tries to stem the blowout in wait lists for paediatricians and other child health specialists.

Jessica Page

New WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat is pictured in her office at Dumas House today.

state politicsCommentsPremiumHow new minister plans to cure WA’s ailing health system

In her first major interview since being sworn-in, Meredith Hammat vowed she is working ‘every day’ to fix the broken system.

Jessica Page

Wesfarmers and SQM's Mt Holland lithium venture.

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Wesfarmers shares in spoils of taxpayer lithium aid

Australia’s biggest conglomerate is getting a piece of the State Government’s support package for the languishing lithium industry.

Adrian Rauso

WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.

CRIMEPremiumSaffioti ‘always’ on high alert when walking alone in Perth

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti admits she is ‘always’ on high alert when she walks alone after an investigation revealed the extraordinary lengths women were taking to feel safe on WA streets. 

Jessica Evensen

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli during a press conference in Brisbane. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

State PoliticsState to strengthen trade ties with China

Queensland will embark on a key trade mission to China this week, including opening a new office in Shenzhen.

Andrew Hedgman

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulates Premier Roger Cook on his election win.

State PoliticsRoger Cook’s letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Roger Cook’s letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulates Premier Roger Cook on his election win.

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Cook’s blunt message to Albanese: Do the right thing by WA

Premier Roger Cook has put the Prime Minister on notice - he wants a decision made ‘promptly’ on whether the life of a key gas project will be extended, and negotiations over the AUKUS deal to be fast-tracked.

Joe Spagnolo

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NEWSPremium‘No More’: Protests rise against DV scourge

Protesters are flooding capital cities across the nation demanding action to prevent domestic and family violence.

Summer Liu

The Minns announced a $48 million roll out of the SHLV program following a young woman’s alleged murder just last year. Jason Edwards / NewsWire

NEWSPremiumDV abusers to be kicked out of homes

Domestic violence victims will be protected in a new program that will fortify their property and kick their abusers out.

Summer Liu

Pictured is the exterior of 294 Crawford Rd Inglewood.

PropertyCommentsPremiumPublic homes sit empty for years as State decides their fate

Hundreds of homes sitting empty, sometimes for years, as the State Government ponders their future.

Kim Macdonald

WA Premier Roger Cook has launched the Premiers Telethon Challenge at Poynter Primary School in Duncraig. PIctured is the Premier, Fat Cat and Education minister Sabine Winton at the school Justin Benson-Cooper

TelethonCommentsStudents don superhero costumes for Telethon challenge

Hundreds of students have flocked to school donning epic superhero costumes as part of a new challenge to teach children about the importance of ‘kids helping kids’ in raising money for Telethon.

Jessica Evensen

Louise Carruthers walks out of Perth Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon.

Courts & JusticePremiumEx-CCC officer accused of relationship with inmate revealed

The identity of a former senior Corruption and Crime Commission staffer at the centre of a major scandal can be revealed for the first time, after a bid to suppress her name failed.

Rebecca Le May

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NewsPremiumAmbos fight mental health care unit

The NSW Ambulance service will front the Industrial Relations Commission as the paramedics union fights to stop the trial of a new mental health unit.

Nathan Schmidt

Whittlesea council election in Melbourne has been overturned over ‘fraud’ votes. File image. Christian Gilles / NewsWire

NewsPremiumElection voided over ‘fraud’ votes: court

A local election in one of Australia’s biggest cities has been overturned over concerns about fraudulently completed ballots.

Nathan Schmidt

Labor has unveiled plans for sweeping reform to workers compensation scheme in NSW. Carpenters. NewsWire / John Appleyard

NewsPremiumWorkers ‘failed’ by compensation scheme

Workplace health and safety laws are failing to prevent psychological injuries or to treat sufferers quickly, a state government has claimed.

Nathan Schmidt

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WA Premier Roger Cook.

State PoliticsPremiumPremier won’t say no to NRL boss V’Landys’ ‘cheeky’ request

A $65 million seven-year funding deal to establish the Perth Bears was announced on Thursday.

Jessica Page

Premier Roger Cook has pledged to look into the treatment of dozens of soldiers who lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCook pledges to look into concerns about WWI war graves

The Premier’s comments came after The West Australian reported that dozens of soldiers who served in WWI lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Malcolm Quekett

Premier Roger Cook has announced a WA based NRL team.

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Roger Cook’s blatant sneakiness over WA NRL team a bad sign

If he can’t be trusted on something as relatively inconsequential in the scheme of things as this, then what else will he cover up. 

Premier Roger Cook has announced a WA based NRL team Roger Cook

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Sidesteps and secrecy to get NRL deal over the tryline

Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are very good at the political sell — leaving just enough wriggle room — as they attempt to make local NRL fans’ dream come true while avoiding accusations of fiscal frivolity.

Jessica Page

Premier Roger Cook, Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti, Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman Peter V’landys and National Rugby League CEO Andrew Abdo at HBF park following the announcement about the new NRL team based in WA.

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Stadium upgrade likely to follow $65m WA NRL deal

WA taxpayers are likely not done footing the bill for a local NRL side, with a $65 million deal expected to be followed by a significant stadium upgrade. 

Jessica Page

Vaping will no longer be allowed in Western Australian indoor workplaces.

WA NewsPremiumVaping at indoor workplaces to be banned in WA

Vaping and the use of e-cigarettes will now be banned at indoor workplaces in Western Australian following an update to the State’s work health and safety regulations.

Oliver Lane