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New environmental watchdog boss lifts lid on WA Labor’s cash-for-access forums
In defending his independence and suitability for the new role and JBS&G’s donations Darren Walsh revealed why many WA businesses like Labor’s Business Roundtable.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Environmental protection
This review could shape the future of WA’s environment laws. So, were any green groups consulted?
Questions have been raised over whether any input from environmental organisations found its way into an important review that will shape the future of WA’s environmental protection regime.
- by Hamish Hastie
Greens on the hunt for first-ever lower house seat in WA
Bandt will spend the next week doorknocking the Perth electorate hoping to connect with its large cohort of renters.
- by Hamish Hastie
‘Read the room’: Premier blasts Nicheliving head after tussle with veteran reporter
Footage shows the embattled builder swiping the microphone from Geof Parry’s hand and telling the cameraman to stop filming as the reporter tries to shield the camera.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Forestry
WA’s most iconic heritage places to be repaired with overseas wood
The WA Heritage Council has described the lack of WA-grown hardwood as a significant issue for large-scale heritage projects.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Defamation
Villain or victim? Reynolds, Higgins and the ‘tale’ that divides them
Brittany Higgins’ tearful interview over her alleged rape aired in 2021 was watched by more than half-a-million people – including Linda Reynolds, seeing her political downfall in real time.
- by Jesinta Burton
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Political donations
Labor, donor scramble to correct record after disclosure blunder
WA Labor and a donor have been forced to correct an error in the donation disclosure register.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Planning and development
Perth Concert Hall’s $150 million refresh ramps up
The state and federal governments have released artists’ impressions of the rejuvenated 51-year-old heritage-listed facility, confirming works will begin next year.
- by Hamish Hastie
Cook defends accepting donations from gas players while developing new policies that benefit them
This is despite his own government accusing the National Party of being “owned by the gun lobby” a week ago for accepting a $50,000 donation from the Sporting Shooters Association of WA.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Gas
Onshore gas companies now have six years to sell their product overseas
Under the new policy, companies like Mineral Resources and Strike Energy with onshore gas tenements will be allowed to export 20 per cent of the commodity extracted until the end of 2030.
- by Hamish Hastie
Send me a sign: Councils say state too slow in shot-hole borer fight
Councils are terrified the borer will get into the hills and beyond to the Wheatbelt, saying this would be “both environmentally and financially catastrophic.”
- by Hamish Hastie
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