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Why have the Liberals changed their tune on Kate Hulett?

Why have the Liberals changed their tune on Kate Hulett?

Hulett’s placement was one of several surprises contained in the major parties’ how-to-vote cards released over the past two days following the draw of ballots earlier this week. 

  • by Hamish Hastie

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Scitech needs a ‘forever home’, are its days at City West numbered?

Scitech needs a ‘forever home’, are its days at City West numbered?

WA Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson said planning was already happening to find Scitech a new ‘forever home’.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Mia Davies on her own in supporting Labor’s mining tax sweetener: Cash
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Mia Davies on her own in supporting Labor’s mining tax sweetener: Cash

When asked whether any federal WA Liberal MPs supported the Labor policy Cash said: “No.”

  • by Hamish Hastie
Woman says Perth rangers are breed stereotyping her dog

Woman says Perth rangers are breed stereotyping her dog

If it looks like a greyhound, runs like a greyhound, then can it be anything else? A dog owner has spoken out after an unsettling encounter with council rangers.

  • by Sarah Brookes
Metronet offers two years free rent carrot to get businesses under the tracks
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Metronet offers two years free rent carrot to get businesses under the tracks

Metronet is offering two years of free rent to lure small businesses into nine train stations across the city.

  • by Hamish Hastie
‘Old mate’ with cane allegedly steals Keep the Sheep election signs

‘Old mate’ with cane allegedly steals Keep the Sheep election signs

CCTV footage has captured the moment the man allegedly stole the sign, a fresh instance of the malarkey marring first state, now federal election campaigns.

  • by Hamish Hastie
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Nationals’ WA hopeful backs Labor’s ‘billions for billionaires’ mining policy

Nationals’ WA hopeful backs Labor’s ‘billions for billionaires’ mining policy

The Nationals candidate for one of the most-watched seats in the country in the upcoming federal election is making a move that may raise eyebrows.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Tricia takes Albanese for a ride while Dutton hits the coast as leaders descend on battleground Perth

Tricia takes Albanese for a ride while Dutton hits the coast as leaders descend on battleground Perth

Both political leaders were traversing Perth on Saturday morning.

  • by Hamish Hastie
A conga line of pollies loving WA and the chaos-causing protesters infiltrating press conferences

A conga line of pollies loving WA and the chaos-causing protesters infiltrating press conferences

Why have the Perth Hills become the centre of the political universe? And there’s been plenty of action at Perth press conferences.

Pomp, ceremony – and dire warnings, as Parliament returns and Zempilas faces Cook

Pomp, ceremony – and dire warnings, as Parliament returns and Zempilas faces Cook

The long-awaited showdown between the newly minted opposition leader and the wall of Labor MPs has lived up to the hype with an animated first question time.

  • by Hamish Hastie
Federal Labor stumps up $225 million for notorious Reid Highway Erindale Road intersection

Federal Labor stumps up $225 million for notorious Reid Highway Erindale Road intersection

The timing of the announcement during the election campaign and location of the two arterial roads mean Labor will hope it factors into voters minds in Cowan, Pearce and Moore.

  • by Hamish Hastie

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