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OpinionPremiumA mum on Facebook accused me of endangering my child

There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, says Edwina Bartholomew, after finding herself in a social media snafu.

Edwina Bartholomew

‘Not on our agenda’CommentsPremiumElectoral reform dismissal a boot to democracy

Mark McGowan insisted during his campaign for a second term in government that electoral reform of the Upper House was ‘not on our agenda’. But with the win secured, the reality is far different.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

Clear statementCommentsPremiumWhat is ‘brand Perth’? It’s time to find out

It’s a question which is exercising the mind of our enthusiastic Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas. And as he writes in The West Australian today, it is time we put some effort into nailing down our answer.

OpinionPremiumWhere the bloody hell are the vaccination ads?

Australia’s vaccination ads are woeful. It’s no wonder we see hesitancy and confusion when the messaging is so mixed, writes James Morrow.

James Morrow

OpinionPremiumBoris: Australia needs to ‘up its ambition’ on climate

Boris Johnson has said he is hopeful of seeing some positive action from the Morrison Government on climate change.

Stephen Drill

EditorialPremiumAction on youth crime finally, but long-term challenges remain

Politicians on both sides will pat themselves on the back for legislation to tackle youth crime, but where is the action on the underlying, long-term causes?

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Time we worked out what ‘brand Perth’ stands for

As the best marketers in the world will tell you, how can you sell a product, if you don’t know what that product is? Let’s find out and use it to inform a vision to bring our city to life.

Basil Zempilas

Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

What is Perth?CommentsPremiumOur city has an identity crisis, says Lord Mayor

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas wants to convene a forum to come up with a new brand for Perth after admitting he has no idea what our city stands for.

Michael Traill

OPINIONPremiumAlan Jones: Fear and alarmism in India COVID response

Societies respond best to emergencies when it is least disrupted - but our government has obviously become addicted to disruptive and pointless alarmism, writes Alan Jones.

Alan Jones

OpinionPremiumButtrose: ‘Action is needed now’

Ita Buttrose has said we cannot accept an Australia where we have a gold standard treatment to stop people from going blind — but some can’t access it.

Ita Buttrose AC OBE

EditorialPremiumBudget shows NT govt making a start to live within its means

The 2021-22 NT budget is better than originally predicted, but it remains at levels that leave you gasping for breath.

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opinionNew roads beckon for Harvey taxi driver

Mr Munro’s main concern about retiring is leaving the town without a taxi service.

Jacinta Cantatore

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Random Rotto booking system doesn’t care who you are

You might be sitting in a $10 million Peppie Grove mansion, but you’ve got about the same chance of scoring a booking over Rotto’s summer holidays as someone in their Ellenbrook 3x1.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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‘Do whatever you want. F... everything else’

At a time like this you’d think we’d have more pressing issues to discuss. But, alas, here we are getting our knickers in a twist about Billie Eilish getting her kit off on the cover of Vogue.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

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Gymnastics Australia must draw line in the sand

There can be no place in gymnastics — or any other sport — for the kind of behaviours which were exposed to our athletes.

OpinionPremiumAmericans addicted to ‘mask culture’

Health officials say it’s safe to stop wearing COVID masks, so why are so many Americans — from the President down — clinging to them like safety blankets, asks Miranda Devine.

Miranda Devine

Warren MundinePremiumRace does not define us

Critical race theory is the eugenics of our time — a white supremacist doctrine dividing us by colour, writes Warren Mundine.

Warren Mundine

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Lanai ScarrCommentsPremium
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Why it’s so important Budget gets childcare right

Investing in early childhood education is path to better future and the sooner our legislators take their blinkers off and see that, the better off we will all be, writes Lanai Scarr.

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Calls for calmCommentsPremiumMcGowan striking the right note on China

The world of diplomacy requires delicate balancing acts. Mr McGowan’s regular calls for calm are in tune with what is needed at this time.

Louise RobertsPremiumCircling the drain on decency: Aussies left to dangerous fate

Thousands of Indian-Australians now stranded in their COVID-hit birthplace are rightly furious that their own government is leaving them to a dangerous fate, writes Louise Roberts.

Louise Roberts

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We must fight for murdered and missing Blak women

Murdered and missing Indigenous women is an epidemic most heard of in Canada or the US but rarely reported on in Australia. These women are not statistics, they are real people, and they need justice.

Rangi Hirini

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We must make electoral system fair for West Australians

A vote in Kalgoorlie is worth 3.48 times more than the value of a vote in Albany, and 1.48 times more than Esperance — our outdated system discriminates against some and boosts the stocks of others.

John Quigley

Evolving responseCommentsPremiumPremier fumes over NSW comparison — but should he?

Mark McGowan could barely conceal his irritation when his response to a new COVID-19 outbreak was compared to that of his great sparring partner from NSW. Here’s why he shouldn’t be so grumpy.

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Help! What can I say to support my gay son?

The West Australian’s Agony Aunt helps a tongue-tied couple whose son came out as gay at the airport find the right words to tell him they love him.

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna