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And it was all yellow: Coldplay in Perth is another waste of taxpayer money

The WA premier’s scathingly non-brilliant idea will fall as flat as his AC/DC flop — one more cash splash that will lure no one.

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Breaking the cycle: protesters demand solutions for youth detainees of Banksia Hill

Advocates say system is broken and government needs to work with local community to support young people

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Protesters rally outside Banksia Hill Detention Centre to call for better conditions for detainees

Tensions flare as dozens of protesters voice concern over the treatment of inmates at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Perth following last week's riot.

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WA Premier Mark McGowan steps up his condemnation of juvenile ‘terrorists’ at Banksia Hill detention centre

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has doubled down on his criticism of young inmates involved in a riot at the Banksia Hill centre

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WA government promises 'genuine' cost of living relief, but it's not enough for everyone

The cost of living crisis has upended Sandra Davis' retirement plans, and she says this week's state budget won't be enough to change that.

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Dutton drops the nuclear bomb

In his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton pushed nuclear as a ‘sensible’ part of Australia’s energy mix, and bracket creep will eat into the pay packets of middle-income earners in 2024-25.

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Experts slam WA Premier Mark McGowan over ‘terrorism’ link to Banksia Hill detainees

The union that represents prison guards has called for a change in the way youth justice is approached in Western Australia.

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WA Budget 2023: Mark McGowan's third budget delivers another massive surplus for WA

Western Australia's position as the nation's strongest economy remains unchallenged as Mark McGowan delivers his third budget as treasurer, and issues a warning over anyone eyeing off the state's GST share.

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WA budget 2023: Unpacking what's in Mark McGowan's latest bumper budget, as it happened

The WA budget is being announced, with the state expected to confirm a $4 billion surplus.

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WA budget surplus again set to top $4 billion, with households to get $400 electricity rebate

Swelling iron ore royalties and GST payments from the Commonwealth are set to hand the WA government a bumper surplus of more than $4 billion for the third straight year.

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Nursing graduates to get up to $12,000 for HECS-HELP university debts if they work in country WA

The WA government will pay $12,000 towards the university fees of nursing and midwifery graduates who agree to work in regional parts of the state.

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Mark McGowan government faces 'balancing act' as calls grow to overhaul WA's rental laws

An overhaul of rental laws could help people such as Alyssa, who spends more than half her income on rent. However, there are fears changes could worsen the housing shortage.

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From Highway to Hell to High Voltage, crowds gather in Fremantle for Bon Scott rock 'n' roll tribute

It all began three years ago with Highway to Hell, now AC/DC classics are being belted out across Fremantle — the former home of the band's late, great frontman Bon Scott — at a High Voltage event.

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Carnarvon liquor restrictions tougher than those in Alice Springs, WA Premier Mark McGowan says

Mark McGowan says alcohol limits imposed in the coastal town are necessary to prevent crime and ensure children are kept safer — and he makes "no apologies for that".

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As Margaret Hawke is sentenced, Port Hedland locals want mining profits spent on community aid

Margaret Hawke will learn of her punishment today for the murder of her three children, just hours after seeking support, in a tragedy prompting calls for more mining revenue to be channelled back into the Port Hedland community.

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No fines issued despite rampant selling of illegal vapes in WA, as parent vents frustration

The sale of nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes without a prescription has been illegal in Western Australia for several years, but not a single retailer has been fined in the past 12 months.

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Albany's plans to become WA's first 'renewable energy city' stall as investment dries up

A city on Western Australia's south coast offers a wealth of opportunities for future renewable energy projects. But what, if any, are going ahead?

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WA pledges $500 million to ease housing shortage

The West Australian government will allocate $511 million to social housing and loan programs in a bid to combat homelessness.

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Inciting violence charges dropped against Geraldton 'sovereign citizen' Wayne Kenneth Glew

Prosecutors have dropped their case against a West Australian "sovereign citizen" accused of encouraging his social media followers to arrest the premier.

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No more industrial development for World Heritage-nominated Burrup, except fertiliser plant

WA Premier Mark McGowan has pledged to stop any further industrial development of the Burrup Peninsula — beyond a $6.4 billion fertiliser plant that has begun construction.

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Ben Dawkins expelled by WA Labor over alleged breaches of family violence restraining orders

Ben Dawkins is expelled from the WA Labor Party just weeks after being sworn into the Legislative Council, as he seeks to contest 42 alleged breaches of family violence restraining orders.

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WA Premier Mark McGowan raised cases of detained Australians during China trip

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan says he raised the cases of two detained Australians while he was on a five-day trip in China.

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Sale of Perth Mint among options to be considered as WA government announces review

The WA government is considering whether or not to sell the scandal-plagued Perth Mint, as it sets aside $1 million for an "independent options analysis".

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Reserve judgment

No longer will the Reserve Bank board set the country’s cash rate if the recommendations of an independent review are adopted, and WA Premier Mark McGowan wants Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to hold a national cabinet meeting in China.

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War of words erupts after WA Premier’s hot mic blunder

A war of words has erupted between the WA Premier and a federal opposition frontbencher after an embarrassing hot mic episode.

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