MPs from across the political divide used a day of tributes to confront rising anger, hostility and division.
Andrew Greene
The Albanese Government is constantly trying to fool us that its actions are something other than what they are.
Out of 28,864 Year 12s enrolled in at least one WA Certificate of Education course this year, fewer than half are preparing to sit even a single ATAR exam.
Sure sliced bread is great, but instantaneous hot water is a bloody marvel. Turns out a cold-water drenching is a major mood killer.
Nat Locke
From heartbreakingly moving stories to a television moment for the history books, this year’s weekend reminded us of the life-changing power of a simple act of kindness.
Adrian Barich
If politicians don’t show common decency to each other, how can they expect the public to follow suit?
Joe Spagnolo
Mr Taylor has the opportunity to show he ‘gets’ WA too.
Ben Harvey outlines his biggest gripes including Trump’s two brain cells, embarrassing protesters and slutty nurses.
Ben Harvey
Finally the lid might be coming off some of the stinking mess that lies inside the WA Greens, a very secretive branch of the most secretive party in Australian politics.
Paul Murray
JUSTIN LANGER: Alex Pearce’s honest answer regarding sponsorships shows the fine line between what we want and what we need.
Justin Langer
There’d not been red flags. It’s hard to imagine how any level of security could have prevented the atrocious attack on Haines, the most polite and respectful member of the political class that you’d ever find.
Michelle Grattan
The WA government’s ban on iPad’s in primary schools couldn’t have come about soon enough but it’s not going far enough to keep children safe in the classroom, writes Lanna Hill.
Lanna Hill
EDITORIAL: The message about where we are at is clear. For those who listen.
LATIKA M BOURKE: The poison that pervades social dysfunction and bitter political debate abroad has arrived onshore and could become a permanent feature.
Latika M Bourke
In the two weeks since they first proposed the university mergers, WA Labor hasn’t used a single question in question time to talk mergers. It’s cooked and they know it, says Basil Zempilas.
Basil Zempilas
Anthony Albanese’s default position when under question has been to deny or deflect or spin. Or all of them.
AARON PATRICK: For a person accused of such serious crimes to mount a public relations campaign is a sign this is one of the most remarkable murder trials in history.
Aaron Patrick
MARK RILEY: Who’s to blame for falling standards of discourse: tech giants, keyboard warriors, politicians, the media? Truth is we all share responsibility.
Mark Riley
Another massive summer of cricket is nearly upon us, with less than 50 days to go until the West Test, Perth will welcome interstate and international fans when Australia takes on New Zealand.
At the end of the day, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is pure fantasy — a glittering, temporary dream world created out of diamonds and bouncy blow outs. Let’s not overthink it.
Caitlin Vinci
The Government is still dealing with the long tail of its shambolic Budget, delivered way back in May.
How did we get here? That’s the question State MPs were asking on Tuesdayas they reacted to the horrific injuries that were, allegedly, deliberately inflicted on Federal colleague Helen Haines.
Jessica Page
It is important our leaders now take their own advice about engaging in a respectful manner.
The West Australian
Ever tried putting toothpaste back in the tube? Give it a go and you’ll see what a fruitless endeavour it is, so why do we think we’ve mastered it despite all the evidence to the contrary?
Ben O'Shea
