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Claims of healthcare crisis as state election nears

The peak body for doctors says Western Australia's health system is in crisis, as the major parties promise a licensing centre and support for seniors.

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Small business pledge as political parties trade blows

Labor has promised to provide dozens of small business development grants in a state election pitch as Liberals pledge millions of dollars for community groups.

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Electric buses promised as conservatives target Labor

WA Labor has promised to build hundreds of electric buses if it's re-elected as the Liberal and National parties head to the regions to woo voters.

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Labor likely to win WA election, but the campaign is exposing faultlines in the state’s politics

With Western Australia heading to the polls on March 8, the Cook Labor government will likely prove the exception to the rule that incumbency is a liability for contemporary governments.

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Defence jobs boom pledge as state leaders trade blows

Labor is promising to expand training for defence industry jobs and the Liberals are pledging youth justice initiatives as a state election nears.

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WA leaders trade blows as Cook claims debate victory

Premier Roger Cook has won a leaders' debate against Western Australian Liberal leader Libby Mettam on the first day of early voting in the March 8 state poll.

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'Made in WA': Labor spruiks manufacturing ahead of poll

The Western Australian Labor and Liberal parties have officially launched their election campaigns less than two weeks from the state poll.

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Tim Winton: Labor hasn’t delivered on more effective nature laws. It’s not just embarrassing, it’s calamitous

As Ningaloo reef bleaches and an election looms, we must look to those who stand in the way of our safety – the small cohort of people profiting from fossil fuels, and the politicians who protect them

The Guardian - AU

Flooding, road closures persist after powerful cyclone

Floodwaters are not expected to subside any time soon and roads remain closed as an ex-cyclone continues dumping heavy rain and teams visit damaged stations.

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Foiled stunt at Woodside boss's home earns heavy fines

Three climate activists have copped heavy fines after counter-terrorism police stopped them in the tracks before painting the garage door of Woodside's boss.

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WA Labor has thumping Newspoll lead a month before election; federal Labor improves

The Western Australian state election will be held on March 8. A Newspoll, conducted January 29 to February 4 from a sample of 1,039, gave Labor a 56–44 lead, from primary votes of 42% Labor, 32% Liberals, 3% Nationals, 12% Greens, 4% One Nation and 7% for all Others.

The Conversation

'Fiscal rectitude' abandoned as race to win poll starts

"Fiscal rectitude" has been abandoned in Australia's most cashed-up state as politicians vie for votes ahead of a state poll.

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Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue

This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

The Guardian - AU

Activist 'not sorry' on foiled Woodside protest

A climate activist involved in a foiled plan to protest at Woodside's boss's home says he didn't cross the line and protesters should pursue company bosses.

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The state poll that could shape the race for The Lodge

Conservatives are tipped to reclaim some of Australia's most affluent electorates at a state poll that will be closely observed for its federal ramifications.

The Independent UK

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy: ‘I wrote a song that made my legs turn to jelly’

INTERVIEW: Laura Barton talks to Will Oldham about recording with some of his heroes, how he writes for his alter ego, and why a song about gun deaths made his legs turn to jelly

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Courts staff walk off job over pay dispute

Hundreds of court security and custodial officers have gone on strike for eight hours, demanding a 24 per cent pay rise.

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'Cheeky and playful' boy crushed by parking meter

The family of a boy who died in hospital after he was crushed by a falling parking meter at a museum say he was "wise beyond his years, cheeky and playful".

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Tough on crime 'myth' won't stop youth offending

Young offenders should be rehabilitated and supported to get out of the criminal justice system instead of facing tougher penalties, experts say.

The Independent UK

Swiss and Danish nationals among three dead in seaplane crash off Australian tourist island

Police say cause of crash under investigation

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Light aircraft crashes at tourist hotspot in Australia, killing 3

Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the crash off island located near Perth, Western Australia.

The Independent UK

A seaplane crashes off an Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others

A seaplane crashed during takeoff from an Australian tourist island, killing three people and injuring three others

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Climate activists invade premier's office building

A group of anti-Woodside climate activists have temporarily occupied the ground floor of a government office building containing the WA premier's office.

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NRL hopes Perth expansion will be a done deal 'shortly'

The NRL has provided an update on its plans to establish a franchise in Perth on the same day it officially announced its Papua New Guinea expansion team.

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PM's wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell

Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.

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