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My 10 commandments for the new prime minister

The 41 days of campaigning was long enough for me to grow a beard that would make Moses look twice, so in biblical audacity I now hand down my 10 commandments to the new Prime Minister, whoever it is.

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

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The things our pollies could learn from the ‘aliens’

Two big events happened this week: an election and a hearing on UFOs. Unrelated? I think not.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

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Has my RAT test obsession gone too far?

‘His wheelie bin is littered with more RAT carcasses than the sewers of New York City’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Simon CollinsPremiumBetter the devil you don’t know

If you have a go, you get a go, but sometimes you’ve got to go

Simon Collins

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The West supports Morrison but with crucial caveats

We believe Australia should stick with a Morrison Government but it comes with an important caveat.

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Gerry GeorgatosCommentsPremium
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Time to put people and happiness first

Australia can afford for all Australians a universal living wage.

Gerry Georgatos

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How voters have been left in the dark on key issues

It’s what we didn’t hear the leaders argue about that should bother people the most as they head to the polls on Saturday.

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

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ScoMo’s final pitch: Libs pledge more jobs, lower tax

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a special message to West Aussies on the eve of the election, promising a strong economy while admitting his Government was “not perfect”.

Scott Morrison

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Albo’s final pitch: ALP promises ‘better future for all’

When the cost of the necessities of life, like food and clothing, grows faster than pay packets of Western Australians, there is something wrong with our nation.

Anthony Albanese

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The big issue is still the cost of living

Let’s park all the unnecessary drama of the past 48 hours that has got others riled up, as the punters on the street are still just concerned about cost-of-living pressures.

Sarah-Jane Tasker

Sarah-Jane Tasker

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For West Aussies it’s a cost-of-living poll

Whoever wins government on Saturday will have a mandate to get cracking on policies which help ease that pressure.

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Daniel MorrisonCommentsPremium
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Why we must continue towards a First Nations voice

The value of a vote varies from person to person. Thanks to my Pop Arthur, I value my vote immensely.

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Basil Zempilas CommentsPremium
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Poll results unclear but we don’t need independents in power

The day before the election and I’m still not sure who’s going to win

Basil Zempilas

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Ben MortonCommentsPremium
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Why now is not the time to turn your back on government

Australia still faces real challenges. There’s still so much we can do together. The Morrison Government will always back in Australians. Let’s not turn back now.

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ScoMo ran a better campaign but has it convinced voters?

The question is whether six weeks of an all-singing, all-dancing political dog and pony show can compensate for three years of pent-up frustrations over COVID, vaccines, RATs, fires, floods and more.

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

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Kate PhillipsCommentsPremium
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Why I wasn’t prepared for COVID two years after it hit

We’ve been in a pandemic for two years, yet when my husband tested positive to COVID it was still a shock.

Kate Phillips

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PM proves again WA crucial for election

Scott Morrison will make a last-minute dash to Perth ahead of the election in a bid to win crucial votes in several key seats.

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Cohesive national strategy needed to reach net zero target

It’s critical governments at all levels work together to keep systems and standards aligned to truly give Australia the best chance at reaching the 2050 net zero targets.

Nick Deeks

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Why Victoria Beckham is finally right about body shape

She’s been known for being skinny herself, but now Victoria Beckham has said super-skinny is out of vogue

Angela Pownall

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Andrew HunterCommentsPremium
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Australia needs a mature approach to national security

After a decade in which foreign policy was increasingly informed by domestic political considerations, national security considerations will increasingly influence domestic policy

Andrew Hunter

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New FMG line up proves it really is the Twiggy Show

It’s an extraordinary call that will alarm those investors already worried about Andrew Forrest’s relentless recalibration of the company around green hydrogen.

Sean Smith

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How many lives will WA’s ambulance crisis cost?

WA’s ambulance service has serious questions to answer about the tragic death of another person in another bungled call-out.

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Morrison’s pledge to change has echoes of Kirkup’s surrender

Some might say it’s a political ploy to fall a little on your sword ahead of the election day when the numbers are looking grim or in the balance.

Nic Hayes

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Key summit will be vital first job for our new PM

Just two days after polling day on Saturday, either Scott Morrison or Anthony Albanese will be heading overseas.

Kimberley Caines

Kimberley Caines