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Howling shameCommentsPremium‘Bloody dog’ gets govt sport grant money

A scheme designed to help disadvantaged WA kids get into sport was so severely mismanaged under the Barnett-Government that a dog was funded by taxpayers, according to Labor MP Mick Murray.

Michael Traill

Virus watchCommentsPremiumWA’s COVID-19 cases continue to rise

WA has half the number of active coronavirus cases as Victoria after another six returned international travellers tested positive overnight.

Peter Law

Legal billCommentsPremiumPalmer court actions cost WA over $900,000

The costs of defending a law introduced by the McGowan Government to block Clive Palmer’s $28 billion damages claim are starting to pile up.

Peter Law

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SHOCK REVELATIONSPremium
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Bail system let friend of Annaliesse Ugle down too

The 11-year-old who took her own life after her accused rapist was granted bail had a relative who is also an alleged victim of a child sex predator who was given bail, The West Australian can reveal.

Annabel Hennessy and Daryna Zadvirna

Propped upCommentsPremiumFed payments ‘masking’ true employment challenge: Libs

Dean Nalder says the difficulty facing West Australians looking for work was now clear after the State Government revealed the exact number of West Australians using JobKeeper and JobSeeker.

Michael Traill

Mistakes madePremium‘Human tragedy’: McGowan sorry for Annaliesse’s death

Mark McGowan has apologised to ‘everyone involved’ for the death of Annaliesse Ugle, describing the 11-year-old’s suicide after her alleged sex abuser was granted bail as ‘beyond understanding’.

Josh Zimmerman

Quarantine debtVideoCommentsPremiumMcGowan’s brutal takedown of claims WA ‘owes NSW $8m’

Mark McGowan has blasted suggestions that WA should repay New South Wales for the cost of quarantining West Australians, saying WA had accepted the most returning Aussies per capita of all States.

Josh Zimmerman

End the silencePremiumJustice for Annaliesse: Family announces vigil plans

A vigil is to be held on the steps of WA State Parliament tonight to call for justice for Annaliesse Ugle — the 11-year-old who took her own life after her alleged rapist was granted bail.

Annabel Hennessy

Dodgy driversCommentsPremiumAustralian driver’s licence scam uncovered in DoT Probe

Hundreds of people used fake Singaporean licences to obtain permission to drive in WA in a national scam uncovered by a Department of Transport investigation.

Josh Zimmerman

Progress at lastCommentsPremiumRelief for grieving families as work safety laws pass

An advocate for relatives of people killed on WA worksites has welcomed progress on stalled work health and safety legislation, saying that loved ones are “looking down on us and they are very proud.”

Charlotte Elton

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Exit strategyCommentsPremium
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WA wants details, not spin on COVID-19 roadmap

Refusing to speculate has been central to the Premier’s strategic communications throughout the pandemic.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

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High court showdownPremium
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States unite to back WA against Clive in border battle

In a boost for the McGowan Government’s chances of winning the highly-anticipated trial, the Tasmanian Government has joined the NT, ACT, Victoria and Queensland in support of WA.

Peter Law

FULL LIST OF CUTSCommentsPremiumTAFE students to save thousands as fees slashed

Fees for more than 100 TAFE courses will be cut by up to 70 per cent under a deal between the Federal and State governments, The West Australian can reveal. SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE.

Peter Law

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EditorialCommentsPremium
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Police admit mistake but now must act

It’s easy to say mistakes were made in the tragic case of this 11-year-old girl but her death must bring more than hand-wringing and pledges to investigate what went wrong. What went wrong is obvious.

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The 11yo girl that could be alive if bail system worked

Police have admitted they made a mistake by granting bail to an alleged sex offender whose 11-year-old victim Annaliesse Ugle took her own life weeks after he was allowed to walk free.

Annabel Hennessy and Daryna Zadvirna

‘Justice for Jonnie’CommentsPremiumMajor step forward for WA industrial manslaughter laws

WA’s Upper House has passed the McGowan Government’s proposed industrial manslaughter laws, the day after unions rallied outside Parliament House demanding ‘justice for Jonnie’.

Michael Traill

Shock revelationPremiumState foots hotel bill for hundreds in quarantine

The McGowan Government has conceded more than 75 per cent of people who have applied to have their hotel quarantine fees waived have been successful — at an expected cost of up to $2250 each.

Charlotte Elton

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Full Cycle DockingCommentsPremium
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Delay on submarine call ‘intentional’: WA MPs

The Federal Government has been accused of delaying a decision on whether the State will secure a lucrative submarine project, with Labor MPs saying ‘they will let the clock run down and dud WA.’

Sarah Ison

Horror claimsCommentsPremiumGrouping dangerous kids in WA housing a ‘last resort’

Child Protection Minister Simone McGurk has been challenged by allegations young Perth girls have been sexually abused by fellow group-home members in WA government care housing.

Charlotte Elton

Bubble burstCommentsPremiumBorder changes considered, but not yet safe: Cook

Health Minister Roger Cook insists there is no current health advice supporting the establishment of ‘travel bubbles’.

Josh Zimmerman

Al MessilahDeep clean on COVID ship ahead of WA departure

West Australian authorities have commenced a deep clean of the coronavirus-infected Al Messilah livestock ship, while crew aboard another vessel have returned negative tests.

Michael Ramsey AAP

‘Diverse’ optionsPremiumSocial housing coming to exclusive Perth suburb

Housing Minister Peter Tinley says it’s ‘high time’ social housing made its way to one of the most elite suburbs in Perth.

Call to actionCommentsPremiumNo police bail for accused child sex offenders: Libs

The tragic suicide of an 11-year-old girl has sparked calls to reform the Bail Act.

Josh Zimmerman

Shock revelationsPremiumWA Government staffer suspended over sex assault claim

A staff member in the office of a McGowan Government Minister has been suspended after he was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage boy he met through a website.

Peter Law

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