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that’s lifePremiumnotes on a neighbourhood scene

There are times when the anonymous note to your neighbour is the right thing to do. And then there are times when it is really, really not.

Nat Locke

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Moment of truthPremium
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Liberal review of State election must be brutal, honest

For die-hard Liberals, August 28 will be an important day when we find out whether WA Libs are dinkum about resurrecting a once proud party which is now the laughing stock of Australian politics.

Joe Spagnolo

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Split over vaccinesCommentsPremium
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Game over for relationships

Marriages that survived months in lockdown are now facing a new challenge — disagreement over vaccines.

Belle Taylor

Belle TaylorPLAY Magazine Editor

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How vaccines will help WA skills shortage

In the end, it will be getting vaccinations up to acceptable levels that will enable us to finally move securely beyond this pandemic.

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Vaping debatePremium
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Why we must act now to tackle vaping

Vaping began as an idea to help smokers quit but very quickly it has developed into a multi-billion dollar industry.

Jennifer Oaten

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Election 2022Premium
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Why the 2022 election will be a battle of pragmatists

Next year’s election won’t be a contest where either side has a charismatic leader. It will be a battle of the pragmatists, of two grey men who are, nevertheless, canny campaigners.

Michelle Grattan

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‘The junction’CommentsPremium
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Why we need a plan to save Midland

Our city’s once-sleepy eastern hub is booming, but it’s come at the price of increased congestion - and Paul Murray says it’s high time the McGowan government did something about it.

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Ready to workCommentsPremium
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Workers with a disability can tackle WA skills shortage

Western Australia is grappling with an acute COVID-induced labour shortage but there is a pool of willing — and often skilled employees — that continues to be overlooked.

Melanie Kiely

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Pragmatic backflipCommentsPremium
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As NSW virus plan unravels, PM sees writing on the wall

Scott Morrison’s conversion to the ranks of lockdown supporters will be confirmed today.

Mark Riley

Mark RileySeven News Political Editor

Skateboarding?CommentsPremiumBarra’s 10 things: The Olympic moments to live forever

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Tokyo has had it all - except for netball, which Adrian Barich is determined to see in Brisbane

Adrian Barich

Adrian BarichSports Presenter

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WA’s death with dignity law is working

Throughout the long and welcome progress of the voluntary assisted dying law in this State, there has been one key aim — to allow terminally ill West Australians a timely death with dignity.

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Losing his wayCommentsPremium
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David Honey is the Dr Who of WA politics

The WA Liberals leader is the architect of his own irrelevance and there is no change in sight.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

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Huge challengeCommentsPremium
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Why WA needs a plan to tackle the COVID skills shortage

WA’s skills shortage is not something that can be solved with a recruitment drive or awareness-building. We face the reality that we cannot train our way out of this problem.

Chris Rodwell

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SupportCommentsPremium
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Baby-nurturing group can send mums & kids on best path

These mums experience support, understanding, and perhaps for the first time, they realise they are not alone.

Rhianna Mitchell

Rhianna MitchellReporter

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‘Correct course’CommentsPremium
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FMG ‘integrity review’ a step in the right direction

Fortescue’s move is another indication the industry is acting swiftly and an encouraging reflection of the impact The West’s revelations have had and what the impending inquiry may result in.

opinionGoing with the herd is the only way to go

Unfortunately, herd immunity can’t protect us from stupidity.

Jacinta Cantatore

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‘What about seafarers’Premium
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‘Time to prioritise’ seafarers for COVID jabs

Just as the mining sector and its workers are considered essential in Australia, so shipping and seafarers are essential in maintaining global supply chains.

Peter Muller

‘We’re all Aussies’PremiumHow our Olympic athletes are more important than ever

As Australia grapples with pandemic lockdowns, we are gripped by the might and glory of our Olympic athletes, writes Bill Shorten.

Bill Shorten

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How online nuffies got a classic Olympic moment wrong

To some, his over-the-top response may be deemed inappropriate but this is what equality in sport, as it is in life, looks like.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

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Trash and treasureCommentsPremium
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Humble verge pick-up may become relic of simpler times

It’s a ritual as West Australian as pretending not to see the car attempting to merge in front of you: trawling through your neighbours’ garbage.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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Stuck in limboCommentsPremium
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Lockdown anger simmers beyond Sydney’s ‘boofheads’

The Federal Government ultimately needs to accept the responsibility for the anger it has created while handling the COVID-19 pandemic

Lanai Scarr

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

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Bleak daysCommentsPremium
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Lockdown 5.0 sends businesses through looking glass

Many small business owners will limp out of this fifth lockdown with reserves of money and energy on empty.

Chrissie Maus

EditorialCommentsPremiumOlympic glory can make all Australians proud

The sporting prowess and dedication on display is exactly the tonic Australia needs right now.

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‘Rock star’CommentsPremium
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Jobless low leads to employment ads heavy on spin

If a job advert is looking for a ‘wizard’ or ‘ninja’ then run - these terms may well be a clever ploy to mask the exploitative nature of so-called ‘fun’ start-ups.

Gary Martin