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Labor’s ‘fully funded’ schools claim misleads

The federal government has not removed a loophole which potentially reduces funding to 96% of the Gonski level.

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Labor’s school funding pledge may trip on ‘loophole’

The federal government has said it will ensure WA schools receive 100% funding under the school resource standard — but that may not be true.

Crikey

‘Deliberate lie’: education lobby group says ‘landmark’ school agreement falls short of 100% funding

Federal and WA state governments’ public school funding deal dismissed as ‘not good enough’ by Australian Education Union

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Divisive, confusing and stressful: Western Australia’s Aboriginal cultural heritage laws in a mess

Indigenous leaders say WA premier Roger Cook’s decision to repeal heritage law ‘among the worst decisions for Aboriginal cultural heritage’ the country has seen

The Guardian - AU

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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Millions to protect WA Indigenous cultural heritage

The Western Australian government will allocate $77 million in the 2023-24 state budget in May to better protect and manage Indigenous cultural heritage.

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East Perth Primary School plan relies on complex deal between West Australian government and the City of Perth

Plans to build the first public school in Perth's CBD in more than 100 years are unveiled, but the proposal relies on a complex deal between the state government and the City of Perth.

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ADF flies students and teachers back to school in flood-ravaged WA

The ADF has played a key role in getting the school year underway in the state's flood-ravaged north.

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Critics question success of WA's independent public school program amid workload claims

Some parents and teachers in WA are questioning the independent public schools program, in the wake of a damning Productivity Commission report on Australia's education strategy.

ABC News

Mark McGowan set to reshuffle WA cabinet but John Quigley dismisses 'nonsense' about future

The departure of one of WA's longest-serving parliamentarians has guaranteed an impending reshuffle of the McGowan government's cabinet, with the opposition saying John Quigley should be replaced as attorney-general.

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Protected Entertainment Precincts to be in place within weeks in five areas including Northbridge

Controversial new laws banning violent offenders from entertainment precincts are set to be in place by the end of the year, but the WA government says associated police guidelines will not be made public.

ABC News

WA appoints monitor for Perth casino

Western Australia has appointed a police assistant commissioner to oversee Perth's casino operations as Crown Resorts cleans up its act.

AAP

Concerns raised over West Australian nightspot ban proposal amid 'little evidence' move reduces violence

A proposal to give West Australian police the power to ban people from entertainment precincts sparks concerns over whether the "populist" move is being pursued without enough evidence to show it will reduce violence.

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WA's banned drinkers register to be overhauled as figures reveal less than 200 people on list

A drug and alcohol service in WA's north says the government's focus on punitive restrictions will do little to reduce excessive drinking in remote corners of the state.

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WA plans hardline banned drinkers register

The West Australian government plans to tighten the rules for a banned drinkers register in the north and make it mandatory for liquor retailers to check ID.

ABC News

AFL club reviews urged by WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister after Hawthorn racism allegations

WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti says all AFL clubs should conduct internal reviews into their treatment of Indigenous players in the wake of the allegations levelled at the Hawthorn Football Club.

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WA government beefs up casino penalties

The operator of the Perth casino will face tougher penalties for failing to comply with regulations as it undergoes a remediation process.

AAP

WA regulators back Blackstone's Crown bid

Western Australia's gaming regulators have signed off on the $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts by US private equity giant Blackstone.

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Blackstone closes in on Crown Resorts as WA government approves takeover of Perth casino

Blackstone is likely to become the new owner of Perth's casino as the WA government approves the US firm's acquisition of Crown Resorts, but Federal Court approval is still required before the takeover can proceed.

ABC News

Crown Perth clean-up remains unclear after royal commission report as Blackstone takeover looms

As corporate equity giant Blackstone moves a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts, the WA government is keeping its cards close to its chest about how it plans to address money laundering, criminal infiltration and problem gambling at the Perth casino.

ABC News

Three greyhounds euthanised within eight days after racing on West Australian tracks

Advocacy groups ramp up their animal welfare campaign after three injured greyhounds are euthanised after racing at WA tracks.

AAP

Crown 'unsuitable' to operate Perth casino

Crown will retain its West Australian casino licence but will face independent monitoring after a royal commission found it was an unsuitable operator.

ABC News

Crown Perth royal commission finds casino giant unsuitable to hold WA's only gaming licence

The Perth Casino Royal Commission finds Crown Resorts is unsuitable to hold a gaming licence in Western Australia, but stops short of recommending the company lose its permit.

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Crackdown on sly grogging as trial of banned drinkers register begins in the Goldfields

The Goldfields is the third region in Western Australia to try out the state government's register, joining the Pilbara and Kimberley in a campaign aimed at problem drinkers.

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