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WA premier reckons GST deal is good for Australia

Leaders of a resource-rich state are trying to convince the Commonwealth to stick with a GST revenue split that raises hackles in the eastern states.

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Ownership cutback triggers cross-border firearms flow

Australia's toughest firearm ownership laws have triggered a mass relocation of weapons across state borders as owners scramble to comply with the new rules.

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Frustration over 'post and boast' law consultation

Activists are demanding to have their say on a state's controversial proposed laws to criminalise the glorification of illegal activity on social media.

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Charge dropped for foiled stunt at Woodside boss's home

Prosecutors have a dropped a conspiracy charge against a climate activist accused of involvement in a foiled publicity stunt at the Woodside boss's family home.

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Baby boy found dead inside storm drain was a newborn

Homicide detectives have pleaded for a mother to come forward amid concerns for her health after a newborn baby boy was found dead in a stormwater drain.

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Cost-cutting, poor voter estimates behind poll problems

Ballot paper shortages and long voter queues at some polling booths during a state election were caused by cost-cutting and poor planning, an inquiry has found.

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'Post and boast' laws 'threaten' free speech: activists

Activists are concerned one state's proposed laws to deter the glorification of illegal activity on social media could impede the right to protest peacefully.

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Pet guinea pigs kill and cook claim sparks prison probe

Guinea pigs taken from an animal shelter have allegedly been eaten by inmates at a prison, with a premier saying he is appalled by the allegations.

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Is Missing German Backpacker Carolina Wilga Alive? Here's What Happened

Carolina Wilga, a German backpacker went missing for nearly two weeks during a trip to explore Western Australia. Here's her entire story.

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German backpacker's outback rescue 'sheer luck'

Police have revealed further details about a 26-year-old backpacker's near two-week ordeal in remote bushland, saying it was pure chance she was found.

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Police say air search is best chance to find German tourist lost in Australian Outback

Police believe Wilga became lost and is not the victim of crime

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Afternoon Update: RBA’s surprise decision; how world reported mushroom verdict; and Valerie the dachshund’s new job

The decision came as a shock to financial markets and a large majority of experts who were sure the RBA board would cut interest rates for a second straight meeting

The Guardian - AU

West Australian miners flexed their muscle to block a federal EPA last year. Will it be different this time?

This week, Environment Minister Murray Watt met with groups representing business, the environment, renewable energy and First Nations communities in a bid to restart Labor’s stalled environmental reforms. There was one group in the room Watt presumably had to woo hardest: Western Australia’s miners.

The Conversation

State branded climate change capital as emissions swell

Greenhouse gas emissions have returned to near record levels in one state, where a decision to extend a gas plant's life has sparked nationwide protest.

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No one committed to Paris goals can seriously argue Woodside’s LNG project should operate until 2070

Forty-year extension of North West Shelf gas project granted by environment minister Murray Watt will result in huge greenhouse gas emissions, putting the already degraded Indigenous rock art at risk

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WA Premier Unveils Long-Awaited Redress Scheme For Stolen Generations

The WA government has announced a redress scheme for Stolen Generations survivors, marking a major step towards reconciliation.

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Stolen generations redress hailed a 'powerful moment'

Redress for stolen generations means more than just money for many of the survivors who were removed from their families, advocates say.

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Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks

The future of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project is a priority item in talks between federal Environment Minister Murray Watt and WA Premier Roger Cook.

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Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, Western Australia

New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in Western Australia this week to reboot nature law reform. Reform stalled in the Senate last term, following stiff opposition from the state’s Labor government and mining sector.

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How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.

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Tears and beers flow as Bears end their NRL hibernation

There were scenes of jubilation at Norths Cammeray as fans gathered to celebrate the return of the North Sydney Bears, ending "25 years of anxiety".

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V'landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media

While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.

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Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.

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Perth team confirmed to join NRL in $65m deal funded by Western Australia taxpayers

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has revealed the details of the heavily-anticipated NRL expansion team based in Perth

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WA signs $65m deal to create new NRL franchise

The NRL is officially expanding to Western Australia after the state government signed off on a $65.6 million deal to create the league's 18th team.

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