Politics
Western Australia
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Hospitals
Cook government moves to lock in builders for new women’s and babies’ hospital before March poll
The location for the replacement of the ageing King Edward Memorial Hospital is shaping as a key election battle.
- by Hamish Hastie
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WA Parliament
The books, podcasts and TV shows keeping WA politicians entertained these holidays
When they’re not reading legislation or listening to parliamentary debate what books, podcasts and movies are WA politicians using to relax?
- by Hamish Hastie
State help for home loans expanded, but it’s not hitting the right note: expert
State government lender Keystart announced on Thursday it was increasing the property price limit eligibility on loans from $650,000 to $730,000 to reflect Perth’s current median house price of $735,000.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Electric vehicles
EV takeup rocketing as WA hands out millions to people going electric
Expansion of the zero-emission vehicle rebate scheme was warranted by the 513 per cent surge in the number of electric cars on West Australian roads.
- by Connor McGoverne
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Energy
‘Holy grail for Western Australia’: New world-leading green steelmaking location announced
The West Australian government has announced the location that will be turning Pilbara iron ore into steel, making the state finally “more than just a quarry”.
- by Emma Young
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Legal profession
The WA premier’s new go-to lawyer will be paid more than him
The Department of Premier and Cabinet’s new in-house lawyer will be one of the highest-paid public servants in the state, eclipsing the salary of the premier himself.
- by Hamish Hastie
Zempilas to face teal challenge in Churchlands from Stirling councillor
Independent candidate Lisa Thornton could make Liberal hopeful Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas’ path to parliament far more difficult.
- by Hamish Hastie
Zempilas unleashes on Labor in what could be his last mayoral address
The Perth lord mayor read aloud a letter he had sent to Roger Cook’s office airing several grievances which had developed since his election in 2020.
- by Hamish Hastie
Ellenbrook line opens 16 years after it was first promised
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, WA Premier Roger Cook and Federal Infrastructure Catherine King muscled through crowds of interested locals and train enthusiasts as they opened the five new stations on Sunday morning.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Basil Zempilas
Basil’s ‘10 things’ megaphone may be about to be taken from him
It has been deployed during two successful mayoral campaigns and now his state politics tilt but could Basil’s Top Ten column’s days be numbered?
- by Hamish Hastie
Extension sought for Burswood twin tower apartment development
In applying for a four-year extension, the developer’s representatives said “competing priorities” across the precinct had led to a change of direction.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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