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The Murdoch medihotel was meant to cost WA taxpayers $55 million. It’s nearly double that
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Hospitals

The Murdoch medihotel was meant to cost WA taxpayers $55 million. It’s nearly double that

The midyear budget review released before Christmas shows the cost to run the now 80-bed facility had blown out to $98.6 million.

  • by Hamish Hastie

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For sheet’s sake, stop skimping on Airbnb beds and give me a doona cover
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For sheet’s sake, stop skimping on Airbnb beds and give me a doona cover

Sheet snobs are made, not born, and this linen lover has a bone to pick with a sheety trend among Airbnb hosts.

  • by Sarah Brookes
Borers, a ‘businessman’ and 35 kilometres of train line: The political headlines of 2024

Borers, a ‘businessman’ and 35 kilometres of train line: The political headlines of 2024

From sports broadcasters entering the political fray to tiny beetles destroying the city’s urban tree canopy, we look back at the stories that had us laughing, cringing – and scratching our heads.

  • by Hamish Hastie
New high-tech cameras on Perth roads ‘not revenue-raisers’, safety tsar says

New high-tech cameras on Perth roads ‘not revenue-raisers’, safety tsar says

The smart cameras, leased for five years at a cost of $22 million, can easily spot motorists using their phones or driving without a seatbelt.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Cook government moves to lock in builders for new women’s and babies’ hospital before March poll
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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
The books, podcasts and TV shows keeping WA politicians entertained these holidays
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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
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State help for home loans expanded, but it’s not hitting the right note: expert

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
EV takeup rocketing as WA hands out millions to people going electric

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
‘Holy grail for Western Australia’: New world-leading green steelmaking location announced
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‘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
The WA premier’s new go-to lawyer will be paid more than him

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

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

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