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Labor senior minister Sabine Winton broke the cardinal rule of politics: Never show your opponents they have gotten under your skin.

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A gaffe that suggests WA Labor could be overconfident

You don’t call an MP an ‘arsehole’ in Parliament – regardless of the circumstances. 

Joe Spagnolo

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor leaves Aylsham Police Station in a vehicle, on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Windsor woes worsen with arrest of ex-prince Andrew

The continued revelations about the behaviour of the former prince Andrew and his links with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have dealt the royals a new blow.

Nat Locke

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THAT’S LIFE
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My expert insight into why Norwegians are so good at sport

Well, having shared a sauna with them, I can confidently say that they are incredibly athletic specimens. Everyone is tall and robust and inexplicably outdoorsy.

Nat Locke

What 58,141 people saw from the stands, and through millions of TV screens, the AFL State of Origin was something far deeper than a pre-season exhibition match, says Justin Langer.

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JUSTIN LANGERCommentsPremium
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Flag or franchise? What Origin says about modern-day sport

What 58,141 people saw from the stands, and through millions of TV screens, the AFL State of Origin was something far deeper than a pre-season exhibition match, says Justin Langer.

Justin Langer

WA Premier Roger Cook tours the new Regional TAFE site in Collie.

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Paul MurrayCommentsPremium
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Just doing all of the spade work is not enough for WA

The world is hungry for the rare and critical minerals that WA has in abundance, which are underpinning the next industrial revolution. But will we miss the processing boat again?

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends the Funeral of the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025.

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Are consequences finally catching up with powerful men?

For years, the Andrew-and-Epstein story has sat in that maddening category of ‘everyone knows’ and ‘nothing happens’. On Thursday, UK police took Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor into custody. 

Lanna Hill

The sniper, Nick Martin and David Pye (inset).

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Crosshairs narrow on State’s star witness

The target on the back of the Perth Motorplex sniper just got a lot bigger.

Ben Harvey

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor leaves Aylsham Police Station.

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Andrew has let down King and damaged monarchy

The episode, and what may yet still be to come, has done significant damage to the standing of the royal family and the institution of the monarchy itself.

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It may be time for Harry and Meghan to plot their return to the royal fold.

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It may be ‘now or never’ for Harry and Meghan to return

If ever there were a time for the Duke of Sussex and his family to quietly return to the royal fold, the weeks following arrest of his uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the time.

Natalie Richards

Basil Zempilas.

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A hollow Government too obsessed with ‘announceables’

West Australians are being let down by this Government. After nearly 10 years of Labor, so many people feel like they’re worse off even though they’re working hard and trying to get ahead.

Basil Zempilas

Donald Trump’s possible military campaign in Iran could begin this weekend.

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US strike on Iran risky but could deliver freedom

It could be one of the great moments of modern history which delivers the Iranian people freedom from an Islamist regime which has brutally repressed them.

Anthony Albanese is going further than John Howard did in 2001.

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Why Albo is trying to out-Howard the Liberals on ISIS brides

By saying he has ‘nothing but contempt’ for women stranded in Syria, Anthony Albanese is pushing his national security rhetoric further even than John Howard.

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

Greg Mair.

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor: Firefighting needs complex strategy

Back-burning is an essential tool in fighting large out-of-control fires, says longtime fire and environmental manager Greg Mair.

Greg Mair

According to Statewide policy, schools are required to follow a traffic light system of 60 per cent “green” food, 40 per cent “amber” food and no “red” food.

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Rhianna MitchellCommentsPremium
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Traffic light food system at WA schools obscures real issues

I recently discovered a problem with the family tradition I had passed down from my school days when Fridays meant Chiko rolls and Ovalteenies from the school canteen.

Rhianna Mitchell

Rhianna Mitchell

As Parliament returns this week, Rita Saffioti promises to deliver on nation-leading laws that will shut down the illegal trade of tobacco. 

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Tobacco crackdown shows we’re committed to fixing this

As Parliament returns this week, Rita Saffioti promises to deliver on nation-leading laws that will shut down the illegal trade of tobacco. 

Rita Saffioti

The Home Affairs minister must reveal what and when he knew of Sydney GP Jamal Rifi’s plan to bring back ISIS brides to our country.

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Tony Burke must come clean on his mate’s ISIS brides plan

The Home Affairs minister must reveal what and when he knew of Sydney GP Jamal Rifi’s plan to bring back ISIS brides to our country.

Cameron Milner

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed down on the more contentious aspects of his plan to tax multimillion-dollar superannuation accounts more.

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Wages reversal a new blow for workers

There are growing signs that the economic policy wagon is not rattling along smoothly as Labor forecast before its re-election, but is going off the rails.

It’s the chicken-egg debate that’s going around in circles and appears set to dominate Federal Parliament in 2026, precisely because Labor has avoided the fraught conversation on migration and has failed to deliver on housing supply, writes Jessica Page.

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Chicken and egg debate on housing and migration is necessary

Building housing supply takes time. So in the meantime, the Federal Government must address demand. 

Jessica Page

Emma Garlett is a legal academic and Nylyaparli-Yamatji-Nyungar woman.

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Emma GarlettPremium
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WA has opportunity to lead nation with Human Rights Act

For too long, the laws of our State have been a source of pain rather than protection for First Nations people, multicultural people and families who do it tough in Western Australia. 

Emma Garlett

Emma Garlett

Ben Harvey explains why when it comes to ISIS brides, Anthony Albanese is talking a tough game while knowing the sympathisers could use a side door to get back to Australia.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumISIS brides? No. The risk is too great

Ben Harvey explains why when it comes to ISIS brides, Albanese is talking a tough game while knowing the sympathisers could use a side door to get back to Australia – and why that risk could be a huge gamble.

Ben Harvey | Tue, February 17

Anthony Albanese says ISIS brides who broke the law and get to australia will face the legal system.

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Albanese must make correct call on ISIS brides

The Government must do whatever it can to protect its citizens living in Australia.

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Roger cook....Illegal Cigarettes coming out of his Ears Illustration: Don Lindsay Don Lindsay

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Devil is in the detail in Cook’s new tobacco legislation

After months of furious drafting, the legislation unveiled this week feels less like a sledgehammer and more like a damp squib, says Charlton Hart.

Charlton Hart

Charlton Hart

With Coles accused of nationwide price deception, Ben Harvey thinks of a place to stick that giant red finger.

WATCH VideoCommentsPremiumColes’ ‘Down Down’ campaign worse than annoying earworm

With Coles accused of nationwide price deception, Ben Harvey thinks of a place to stick that giant red finger.

Ben Harvey | Mon, February 16

Angus Taylor has been elected as the new Leader of the Opposition after winning a leadership spill in the Liberal Party room, defeating Sussan Ley. Following his victory, Taylor held a press conference with the new Deputy Leader Senator Jane Hume.

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Clock already ticking on Taylor’s time to move the needle

Voters are yet to get the measure of Angus Taylor as the new Libeal leader but his opponents – internal and external – are watching his big moves closely.

Katina Curtis

Katina Curtis