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“I have avoided writing about gender politics because middle-aged heterosexuals are on a hiding to nothing with this topic,” says Ben Harvey.

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Businesses are walking a fragile path with pronouns

So determined are the gender warriors to find offence that I have kept the pen in the holster for fear that one misinterpreted syllable might unleash a social media backlash.

Ben Harvey

Ben Harvey

“AI is already part of our everyday lives and has been for years,” says Sean Smith.

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Businesses must make AI’s benefits obvious

AI is already part of our everyday lives and has been for years. But with businesses now falling over themselves to expand its uses, experience dictates caution, guardrails and cynicism are needed. 

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Sean Smith

Nat Locke pictured in the studio

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Up, up and away from promises to my parents

A month or so ago, before I went on my Euro adventure, I had a conversation with my mum and dad where I basically vowed that I wouldn’t go hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Turkey. 

Nat Locke

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock.

EditorialCommentsPremiumTime for the RBA to cut interest rates

The RBA’s approach to date has kept the economy on track. To keep doing so, cut interest rates this month. 

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There’s often no rhyme or reason when it comes to matters of the heart

Anxiety Aunt PremiumWhy am I attracted to someone I don’t even like?

‘One fears it would require a degree in chemistry, or perhaps psychology, to figure out why two people often feel magnetically drawn to one another’

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Optus Stadium shows how a vision can become a reality

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Optus Stadium shows how a vision can become a reality

As Hobart argues over a new stadium, Optus is an example of what can be done and a wider lesson on what it takes for an idea to evolve.

Justin Langer

Danish renewable energy developer Copenhagen Energy are proposing to install 200 turbines off the coast of Kalbarri. Supplied

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Whistling in the wind on net zero

The government’s bid to hit net zero target ignores demand, cost and capacity... and households are paying for it.

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

Peter Dutton lost his own seat of Dickson in May 2025, becoming the first sitting Federal Opposition Leader in Australian history to be voted out.

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Lacklustre oppositions are putting democracy in danger

In 2025, it feels like we’ve ended up with an exhausting political posturing designed more to block than to build.

Lanna Hill

Coalition stamping their feet illustration :Don Lindsay

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Demoted pair of libs prove to be a test for Sussan Ley

Unhappy libs Sarah Henderson and Jane Hume remain vocal after being demoted to backbench, and they are not letting off the Opposition leader easy.

Michelle Grattan

WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat.

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There can be no excuse for WA’s hospital emergency

The first step is admitting you have a problem. And WA hospitals have a dire one. 

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Leader of the Opposition Basil Zempilas.

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Bill Johnson appointed president of the Burswood Park Board

How nice. Burswood Park is the statutory authority of the WA Government, responsible for the control and management of the parklands of the same name.

Basil Zempilas

Professor Jeff Brand is the Deputy Provost Education at Bond University

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AI will change our jobs, not take them over

Despite the fear that AI brings, it is not here to take our jobs but change the way we work.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Anika Wells and Robb Evans, father of Liv, who took her life aged 15, meet at Parliament House.

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Albo’s social media ban misses the mark

The families of three teens lost to online abuse stood with the PM as the government launched a ban on under-16s using social media - but is it enough?

Mark Riley

Mark Riley

Ambulance ramping at St John Of God Midland Hospital emergency department.

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West Aussies sick of weak health excuses as ramping worsens

Winter rolls around, horror ambulance ramping figures come out and health ministers line up to give the same tired old excuses they did the previous year. 

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“UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron acted primarily for domestic political reasons.”

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Starmer and Macron punish Netanyahu for own gains

Britain and France, the two countries most responsible for Israel’s creation, are set to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government for their abuses in Gaza by recognising a Palestinian state.

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MITCHELL JOHNSON: Both sides have shown a bit of mongrel during a tense Test series in England, but my biggest take away is what a fired-up English outfit means for the Ashes this summer.

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What Ben Stokes’ Indian spice means for the Ashes

MITCHELL JOHNSON: Both sides have shown a bit of mongrel during a tense Test series in England, but my biggest take away is what a fired-up English outfit means for the Ashes this summer.

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Sports Minister Rita Saffioti and Tourism Minister Reece Whitby welcome AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and captain Mike Maignan to Perth ahead of their game with Perth Glory this Thursday.

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Excitement levels high with AC Milan in Perth

Excitement levels are at an all-time high this week with so much happening in sport. We had the western derby, two Australian Cup soccer games at Olympic Kingsway, AC Milan in town for a pre-season friendly.

Rita Saffioti

Illustration: Don Lindsay

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Fringe benefits tax holding regions back

Fringe benefits tax is a little understood policy for many in the CBD, but known all too well for small and medium sized business’ in the regions.

Dean Smith

According to the results of a 2021 global survey by the World Health Organisation, 11 per cent of adolescents showed signs of problematic social media behaviour.

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We must protect kids from the worst of social media

Social media isn’t inherently bad. The problem is harmful content and online predators. The Government should focus its efforts on removing those dangers, instead of children.

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The decision to restrict access to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other sites ignores a truism of life: each generation must navigate the world as it is, writes Aaron Patrick.

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Does banning children from social media go too far?

The decision to restrict access to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other sites ignores a truism of life: each generation must navigate the world as it is.

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Aaron Patrick

Housing should be a must-have for all, not a luxury only for the rich or lucky, writes Kim Macdonald.

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The great Aussie dream of buying a house is a human right

Housing should be a must-have for all, not a luxury only for the rich or lucky.

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Ben Harvey questions whether we’ll see American steak on the menu following Trump’s Aussie beef tariff plans.

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Harvey questions whether we’ll see American steak on the menu after Anthony Albanese lifted an import ban on US beef following Trump’s Aussie tariff plans.

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Recent NAPLAN data has shown that WA kids are getting left behind.

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WA kids behind the NAPLAN data are getting left behind

We now have three years of stagnating data to tell us that too many children are falling behind. It will require will, collaboration and money to make a change. 

Rhianna Mitchell

The State government made the decision to launch a trial program to allow community pharmacists to diagnose and treat everyday health conditions last week.

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Patient care must trump petty health sector turf wars

The WA Government’s decision to launch a trial program to allow community pharmacists to diagnose and treat everyday health conditions is surely a positive outcome for West Australians.

Andrew Ngeow