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State electionPremiumLiza Harvey: I won’t quit leadership

State Liberal leader Liza Harvey has laughed off suggestions she will resign ahead of next year’s election despite poor poll results and the soaring popularity of her rival Mark McGowan.

Joe Spagnolo

Animal hunterVideoPremier strengthens push for Crossberg review

‘I just don’t accept that sort of conduct – even if it was some years ago.’

Joe Spagnolo

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The West Australian exclusive
Death ranchVideoPremium
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Inside the Crossberg African hunting lodge

Wannabe big-game hunters splash out thousands of dollars to stay at the South African hunting lodge linked to under-fire Parks and Wildlife manager Jewell Crossberg.

Shannon Hampton

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Parks and Wildlife manager’s shocking family history

The wildlife manager snapped alongside dead animals is the son of a South African trophy hunter who shot and killed one of his farm workers — while his brother was also charged over a man’s death.

Shannon Hampton & Josh Zimmerman

Stealth techPremiumRobo-guards on patrol in Goldfields prison trial

Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison could be one of the first prisons in WA to use robo-officers, with operational testing of an autonomous security vehicle starting this quarter.

Taylar Amonini

Leadership MattersMcGowan on navigating COVID and the road to recovery

Join Premier Mark McGowan at a special Leadership Matters breakfast later this month to hear how his Government is dealing with one of history’s most vicious health and economic crises.

SEE THE DELETED PHOTOSVideoPremiumParks and Wildlife scandal ‘abhorrent’: Harvey

The position of a Parks and Wildlife manager photographed alongside animals he appeared to have killed in Africa is “untenable”, according to Opposition Leader Liza Harvey.

Shannon Hampton, Josh Zimmerman and Rourke Walsh

Twitter rantPremiumClive Palmer blasts ‘fear-mongering’ McGowan

Queensland billionaire Clive Palmer has claimed WA “desperately needs courage in leadership” as he prepares for his challenge to the State’s hard border to hit the Federal Court later this month.

Josh Zimmerman

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‘We can’t risk them’Premium
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Labor plays hard border card in WA re-election stunt

EXCLUSIVE: The McGowan Government is using its hard border policy as a re-election weapon — dropping flyers into letterboxes of marginal seat homes urging voters to sign a petition to Keep WA Strong.

Peter Law

Basil’s Top 10School kids’ cash rewards should come from parents

Cash incentives for children to work harder are fine, if it’s their own parents dangling it. But schools shouldn’t be offering pupils money for better ATAR scores, Basil Zempilas writes in his Top 10.

Basil Zempilas

Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

SEE THE DELETED PHOTOSPremiumShocking animal photos emerge of WA conservation hire

WA’s conservation department is under fire after recruiting a manager who shared photos of himself holding a firearm and posing with dead animals including zebras, rhinos, giraffes and elephants.

Rourke Walsh

Federal Court trialPremiumVic outbreak puts hurdle in Clive’s border battle

Clive Palmer’s hard border challenge could be delayed after WA’s Solicitor-General applied for an adjournment because an expert witness is in Victoria to help with the State’s coronavirus outbreak.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Can’t remain in ICU’PremiumJobSeeker ‘dependency’ has to come to an end: PM

Scott Morrison says continuing the same level of coronavirus stimulus beyond September is unfair to taxpayer and would prove an ‘impediment’ to jobs and businesses.

Sarah Ison

Cash incentivePremiumState offers $6000 for firms to hire apprentice

Up to $6000 in financial support is now available to WA employers who take on a displaced apprentice or trainee.

Peter Law

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Land sales skyrocket to 5-year high as buyers cash-in

Federal and WA Government grants have seen lands sales explode to their highest levels in five years, with new releases selling out in days and warnings of an impending shortage of available lots.

Josh Zimmerman & Michael Traill

Peter Law opinionPremiumMystery lingers over WA’s COVID cash

Ben Wyatt has been accused of ‘smoke and mirrors’ over WA’s stimulus announcements, as the details behind the State’s coronavirus relief spending is kept under wraps by the Treasurer.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

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US trade spat ends Huawei’s $200m Perth trains deal

The controversial contract will go back to restricted tender after the telecommunications giant was forced to pull out because of US trade restrictions.

Josh Zimmerman

Bail changePremiumAnger as bikie Mercanti attends NSW Mongol funeral

Notorious bikie Troy Mercanti managed to successfully change his bail conditions so he could fly over east to attend the funeral of a Mongol bikie named Santa, The West Australian can reveal.

Ben Harvey

INVESTIGATIONPremiumFinancial Crimes Squad probe four ex-Perth councillors

REVEALED: Four former City of Perth councillors and two staff members are being investigated by Financial Crimes Squad detectives following referrals from an inquiry into the dysfunctional council.

Phil Hickey & Josh Zimmerman

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Huge saleVideoPremium
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Qantas set to unveil massive domestic WA flight sale

Qantas is set to launch a massive intra-WA airfare sale with what are believed to be the lowest fares ever seen, according to insiders.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘No incentive’PremiumJust $300k of $100m landlord support fund approved

Just 0.2 per cent of $100 million made available to help commercial landlords during COVID-19 has been spent by the State Government.

Peter Law

Second wave‘You’re not welcome’: NSW to Vics amid 73 new cases

Another 73 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Victoria as suburbs head into localised lockdown and those in hotspots face six months in jail and an $11,000 fine if they enter NSW.

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McGowan Government’s $640k outer harbour spin

If you’ve got a good idea, it’s a good idea to sell it hard — and that’s just what the McGowan Government has been doing, spending $640,000 on spin doctors for an outer harbour at Kwinana.

Paul Murray

Paul MurrayColumnist

‘No opportunity’PremiumKarratha gives up Pilbara ghost town

The town of Cossack that is now defined by its history of failed visions and empty plans will no longer be managed by the City of Karratha.

Caitlyn Watts

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