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Surge in sex assault claims against ride-share drivers

Complaints such as sexual assault claims against ride-share drivers have more than tripled since 2019, however the number of police prosecutions against alleged offenders has declined.

Briana Fiore

Coronavirus emergencyVideoCommentsPremiumNSW slams other states for ‘hoarding’ vax supplies

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has accused other states of abandoning Sydney to a ‘growing’ virus disaster — comparing hoarding Pfizer supplies to withholding firefighters from a bushfire.

Charlotte Elton

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RevenueCommentsPremium
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Uber tax rakes in whopping $85 million for State Govt

The State Government has raked in more than $85 million from its controversial Uber tax scheme – but it wants another $35 million before the tax ends.

Joe Spagnolo

On the hookCommentsPremiumMinister’s late night apology for cancer gaffe

Under-fire Labor Minister Bill Johnston made a personal apology to a regional shire president who he claimed was ‘too busy fishing’ to meet, when he was actually by his sick wife’s side.

Sam Jones

‘National emergency’VideoMcGowan’s ‘how to crush and kill COVID’ guide for NSW

The WA Government is not prepared to hand over its share of jabs to virus-hit NSW, with Mark McGowan adding that Sydney’s outbreak could be controlled if the city was locked down properly.

Peter Law

Freight linkCommentsPremiumIt’s ‘premature’ to kill off Roe 8: Infrastructure WA

The head of the independent body established by the McGowan Government to provide expert advice on major capital works says it is too early to decide the fate of Roe 8.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Internal emergency’CommentsPremiumFiona Stanley Hospital reels from another code yellow

Fiona Stanley hospital has declared a second code yellow in two days, leading healthcare staff to warn of ‘dangerous’ under-resourcing as emergency department capacity reaches breaking point.

Charlotte Elton

Jab rolloutCommentsPremiumPM wants McGowan to embrace AstraZeneca boost for WA

Scott Morrison’s plea to the Premiers comes as new figures show WA is at the back of the pack when it comes to vaccinations.

Peter Law and Sarah Ison

Red tapePremium$120m to fast-track approvals a boost for miners

An injection in the upcoming State Budget to fast-track major project approvals will relieve pressure on WA’s booming resources sector and ensure the flow of business investment, industry leaders say.

Danielle Le Messurier

Long-term plan?CommentsPremiumPut hospital revamps ‘on backburner’: WA roadmap

The long-term plan for the State’s future infrastructure recommends punting major projects further down the track, with the Premier lauding its focus on ‘does something need to be built at all?’

Josh Zimmerman

Health emergencyCommentsPremiumFiona Stanley Hospital declares code yellow

One of Perth’s major tertiary hospitals has been pushed to breaking point, unable to admit any more non-urgent patients and declaring a code yellow.

Sarah Steger

Virus alertCommentsPremiumMcGowan’s border warning as SA virus cases surge

Three new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases diagnosed in Adelaide have WA health authorities on alert, with Mark McGowan warning a hard border with SA would be reinstated if deemed necessary.

Josh Zimmerman

Lockdown paymentsCommentsPremiumWA senator rejects McGowan’s criticism of COVID support

Linda Reynolds has hit back at accusations from WA that the Federal Government was rewarding States who failed to lockdown early.

Sarah Ison

Ambiguous rulesCommentsPremiumMaskless Premier needs to wake up & smell the coffee

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is at the centre of controversy over her obscure regulations surrounding masks after being pictured not covering up while buying coffee outside a Sydney cafe.

Troy de Ruyter

Off targetPremiumChevron misses mark on Gorgon carbon capture

The State Government has demanded a meeting with Chevron after the energy giant failed to hit a five-year target to bury greenhouse gas emitted from its Gorgon LNG plant in the Pilbara.

Daniel Newell

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Public housing homes sold off despite rental shortage

Hundreds of state-owned houses have been sold off by the McGowan Government despite more than 17,000 struggling families queuing up for government housing.

Joe Spagnolo

TRACK AND TRACEPremiumWA contact tracers to help NSW COVID outbreak

WA will support NSW contact tracers as they scramble to contain the spread of the Delta variant in Sydney, Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed.

Charlotte Elton

BYE BYE BOOM GATESCommentsPremiumElevated rail to replace ‘pesky’ level crossings

The State Government has announced plans to remove five level crossings on the Armadale rail line – promising to save commuters hours waiting at boom gates.

Charlotte Elton

Virus emergencyCOVID scare onboard Fremantle-bound cargo ship

Seven crew members on board a ship due to dock in Fremantle have reported COVID-like symptoms, sparking an emergency response from WA heath authorities.

Charlotte Elton

Freedom of speechCommentsPremiumBackflip on Christian group’s ban from WA theatre

The WA Government has backflipped on a decision to bar a controversial Christian group from hiring a theatre in regional WA— a decision LGBTQIA+ groups have warned will have “dangerous” consequences.

Charlotte Elton

State v StateCommentsPremiumWA angry at COVID lockdown compo ‘disadvantage’

The WA Government says it is unfair States who managed coronavirus effectively were yet to receive lockdown compensation packages from the Federal Government.

Briana Fiore

‘No final limits’CommentsPremiumProposal for 15-storey buildings near Metronet station

Buildings near the new Metronet train station in Bayswater could be as high as 15-storeys, according to a recent design guideline. However, the State Government says no final limits have been set.

Briana Fiore

Raised alertVideoFlight chaos as WA slaps restrictions on Vic arrivals

WA has strengthened its border with Victoria in response to two growing COVID-19 clusters in Melbourne, with the visiting Geelong Cats currently in the air and on their way to Perth now.

Josh Zimmerman

COVID lockdownsCommentsPremiumSukkar tells WA Govt to ‘put hand in their own pocket'

As the Federal Governments extends support for NSW in what is expected to be a long COVID-19 lockdown, the Assistant Treasurer has told WA to consider paying its own way.

Josh Zimmerman