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Amber-Jade Sanderson pledges loyalty to incoming WA Premier Roger Cook after failed leadership tilt

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, who failed in her bid to replace retiring Premier Mark McGowan, says she is completely behind his successor Roger Cook.

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Roger Cook to be Western Australia's next premier, replacing Mark McGowan

After spending the morning meeting with a key WA Labor faction, it is confirmed Roger Cook will be the state's new premier.

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Red Cross Lifeblood calls for poo donations to carry out lifesaving treatments and research

Poo donations are being used to treat a deadly gut infection, with trials recording a huge cure rate. Donors say its easier than giving blood, but there's not enough of them.

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The Armadale train line in Perth is closing for 18 months. Here's everything you need to know

The 18-month closure of the Armadale line will have a big impact on the 10,000 commuters who use the transport route each day. Here's everything you need to know about how to minimise the disruption.

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Mark McGowan government faces 'balancing act' as calls grow to overhaul WA's rental laws

An overhaul of rental laws could help people such as Alyssa, who spends more than half her income on rent. However, there are fears changes could worsen the housing shortage.

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No fines issued despite rampant selling of illegal vapes in WA, as parent vents frustration

The sale of nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes without a prescription has been illegal in Western Australia for several years, but not a single retailer has been fined in the past 12 months.

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Social housing and homeless given $511 million boost in WA budget to allow for 700 new homes

The WA government is committing another $511 million to social housing and homelessness initiatives under the state budget in a fresh bid to offer enough properties for those most in need.

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Ben Dawkins expelled by WA Labor over alleged breaches of family violence restraining orders

Ben Dawkins is expelled from the WA Labor Party just weeks after being sworn into the Legislative Council, as he seeks to contest 42 alleged breaches of family violence restraining orders.

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East Perth Primary School plan relies on complex deal between West Australian government and the City of Perth

Plans to build the first public school in Perth's CBD in more than 100 years are unveiled, but the proposal relies on a complex deal between the state government and the City of Perth.

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Four years after his last visit, WA Premier Mark McGowan returns to China

Mark McGowan will land in China for a five-day trade mission, which he says is about strengthening Western Australia's relationship with its largest trading partner.

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How a police operation over 18 agonising days led to Cleo Smith's rescue and her kidnapper's jailing

The sentencing of Cleo Smith's kidnapper marks the closure of an important chapter in a case that captured the world's attention for 18 tense days.

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Terence Kelly sentenced over abduction of Cleo Smith near Carnarvon in WA's outback

Terence Kelly is sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison for kidnapping four-year-old Cleo Smith near Carnarvon in Western Australia's outback and holding her captive for 18 days.

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Ben Dawkins enters WA parliament as Labor seeks expulsion amid family violence order case

Lawyer Ben Dawkins is sworn into parliament as WA's newest MP and promises to support Labor's legislation as the party moves to expel him over allegations he breached 42 family violence restraining orders.

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WA attorney-general declines to 'interfere' in inquiries amid alleged exploitation in state care

The opposition criticises John Quigley for saying he will not interfere in inquiries into WA's Public Trustee, amid claims the agency is charging people exorbitant fees and leaving people without money for food.

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Estranged husband of Lynn Cannon pleads guilty to her murder at Landsdale home

Paul Anthony Cannon pleads guilty to murdering his former partner Lynn Cannon at a home in Landsdale in Perth's northern suburbs last December.

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Mines Minister Bill Johnston defends decision not to tell WA premier about issues with Perth Mint gold

The Perth Mint confirms the closure of a controversial app that allows investors to buy and trade gold, as the minister responsible for the organisation says he's not aware of the refinery breaching any Australian regulations.

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Bull shark blamed for fatal Swan River attack on Stella Berry, as tagging program to be widened

A bull shark was responsible for the death of Perth teenager Stella Berry in the Swan River last month, DNA tests confirm, as the WA government moves to expand its shark tagging program.

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Here's what you need to know about the Perth Mint controversy — and why it matters

As the London Bullion Market Association launches a probe into allegations surrounding the Perth Mint, here's what you need to know about the controversy.

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Perth Mint chief executive admits 'doping' controversy hurts reputation as WA opposition calls for royal commission

The head of the Perth Mint says he is determined to see the organisation's reputation "repaired" as the WA opposition calls for a royal commission over issues with gold it sold to China.

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Penrhos College drama teacher Jay Walsh convicted of sexually abusing students

Jay Walsh was a drama teacher at Penrhos College, one of Perth's prestigious private schools, when he abused five students, with a District Court jury convicting him late yesterday.

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WA home builder BGC suspends new orders as Mark McGowan denies government stimulus packages are to blame

Mark McGowan refuses to concede his government's pandemic home stimulus grants overheated WA's housing market, as thousands struggle to get new home builds finished.

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Fortescue Metals Group agrees to hand over sexual harassment documents to WorkSafe but will redact names

The mining giant says it will hand over documents that detail allegations of sexual harassment to WorkSafe, but will remove the names of the employees involved.

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Fiona Stanley Hospital medication bungle left Darshan Arora in intensive care, friend says, as probe begins

Darshan Arora, 66, ends up in intensive care after staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth allegedly overdose him on blood pressure medication, prompting a high-level investigation to be ordered.

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Fiona Stanley Hospital treating patients in corridors business as usual, government says

The WA Health Minister and the boss of Fiona Stanley Hospital defend the placement of some patients in beds in the hospital's corridors.

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Location chosen for new Aboriginal cultural centre to be built in central Perth

A site is chosen in central Perth for the creation of an Aboriginal cultural centre, an attraction Premier Mark McGowan describes as a "great opportunity" for Western Australia.

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