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As COVID fades into the background for most West Australians, it still weighs heavily on some

As most West Australians attempt to bury the pandemic in the deepest recesses of their memories, not everyone has the luxury of simply forgetting about COVID-19.

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WA Liberal Party president Richard Wilson quits 13 months into role

The beleaguered WA Liberal Party’s state president has resigned just 13 months into the role, amid a battle to reform the party following its comprehensive drubbing in the 2021 state election.

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An open garden not to be missed

A friend's garden never ceases to amaze.

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Failed Griffin Coal mine owes close to $1.5 billion to creditors as WA electricity grid woes loom

The failed coal mine in Collie, 200km south of Perth, owes close to $1.5 billion to creditors, with the banks urged to "come clean" on their losses to avoid a potential disaster in WA’s biggest electricity grid.

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Revised WA budget surplus hits record $6b

Amid an ongoing standoff between the state government and unions over public sector wages, Western Australia's budget surplus has reached $6 billion.

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Growing WA coal crisis sparks warnings of possible power crunch as summer looms

There are fears a growing crisis in WA's coal heartlands could imperil the state's biggest electricity grid less than a year after the lights flickered out during an intense heatwave.

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Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink

The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says.

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How the latest RBA interest rate rise will impact WA, the most mortgaged state in Australia

Data shows WA is the most mortgaged state in the country and has the largest gap between wage growth and inflation, but comparatively low house prices continue to shield sandgropers from further pain as interest rates rise yet again.

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Canberra house values drop 2 per cent as downswing accelerates

While house values a declining fast, units in the territory are yet to experience the same trend.

The Canberra Times

Perth to Bunbury fast passenger rail business case contract awarded

A key step has been reached in the push for a faster passenger rail link between Perth and WA's major tourism and food region as power sources for the train are investigated.

ABC News

WA public sector unions step up fight for pay rises as Australian minimum wage boosted

A major headache is brewing for the West Australian Labor government as unions prepare to ramp up their battle for public sector wage rises that are in line with skyrocketing inflation and cost of living pressures.

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RBA interest rate rise another blow for battered businesses as cost of living pressures hit hard

Small businesses that have survived COVID urge customers to keep supporting them as they fear the latest interest rate rise could make an already precarious situation worse.

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Notorious Perth paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon to be released from jail amid strict monitoring conditions

Notorious paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon will have his every move monitored amid a raft of other strict conditions when he is released from jail next month.

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Libs call for tax freeze in WA budget

The West Australian opposition has called for a freeze on all government taxes and charges in Thursday's state budget.

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Local elections 2022: Wales' 22 council leaders after voters make their choices

These are the leaders of all 22 local authorities in Wales

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Households to get electricity credit in WA state budget to cope with cost of living pressures

The West Australian government will unveil a multimillion-dollar package to help people with their electricity costs in next Thursday's state budget.

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County Durham man's touching gesture to thank those who cared for twin sister who died at 55

Jayne Thomas passed away at the age of just 55 - and now her twin brother Steve wants to raise money for the care home that looked after her

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COVID creates two-speed economy and 'exacerbates' Western Australia's lack of economic diversity

Western Australia's path through the pandemic creates a two-speed economy and that's bad news for business owners like Edward Schimmel.

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Cost of Bunbury Outer Ring Road blows out to more than $1 billion

Construction has already begun on the road which will make the journey to WA’s major tourist region quicker. But the cost to taxpayers will be hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected.

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Ratings giant S&P tips WA surplus nudging $8 billion as Commonwealth stares at decade of deficits

WA is set to post an eye-popping surplus of almost $8 billion this year as the state rakes in windfall gains from the iron ore boom and record gas prices, according to ratings giant S&P.

Wales Online

Welsh Paralympic veteran Steve Thomas on why he fell in love with the 'brutal' nature of Nordic skiing ahead of Beijing 2022

Barry-based Thomas, 45, is a seasoned campaigner in the British team after staring as a sailor at the Summer Games of 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 and in ice sledge hockey at Turin 2006

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WA records another COVID-19 record with 2,847 new cases, as number in hospital jumps to 48

The Deputy Premier warns WA is headed for more disruptions to services, with another 2,847 COVID-19 cases detected and the number of people in hospital continuing to grow.

The Independent UK

Steve Thomas embracing ‘brutality’ of Nordic skiing at Winter Paralympics

The 45-year-old is preparing for his sixth Paralympic Games, although his first as a Nordic skier

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