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Mum's plea as brothers disappear on Mexican surf trip

An Australian mother is appealing for help on social media to find her two sons who have disappeared on a surfing trip in Mexico.

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Teen climate activists demand apology from premier

Climate activists who protested inside Woodside's annual general meeting claim the WA premier defamed them to the media and have demanded an apology.

AAP

Two 17-year-old climate activists claim WA premier Roger Cook defamed them over Woodside protest

Emma Heyink and Tom Power say the premier made false comments about protest at company’s annual general meeting

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Abortion decriminalised in WA amid sweeping reforms

Western Australia's new abortion laws have come into effect, decriminalising the procedure and cementing access to improved healthcare for women.

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Oversimplifying a serious matter or a fair cop – were Sam Kerr’s alleged words really racist?

Politicians and academics have found common ground to criticise the charges against the Matildas star, but not everyone is so sure

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WA to cap firearm ownership, nation's toughest gun laws

The WA government has introduced its firearm laws overhaul to parliament, which includes a proposal to restrict the number of guns a person can own.

AAP

'Most prolific AG': premier hails the retiring Quigley

After more than two decades as an MP, Western Australia's Attorney-General John Quigley is set to retire from state politics at the next election.

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‘At the time it felt lovely’: WA firefighters accidentally dump sewage water on community near Perth

State premier says ‘in emergency situations sometimes it doesn’t always go to plan’ after mistake when fighting Bullsbrook blaze

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Authorities working to unload 16,500 animals from ship

The federal and WA governments are trying to find a quarantine facility to take 16,500 head of sheep and cattle stuck aboard a ship in heatwave conditions.

AAP

Students gain free ride and Sundays a free-for-all

Students will have free school travel and the wider community will have free public transport on Sundays as part of state government efforts to relieve costs.

AAP

He’s everywhere in Perth – but is Basil Zempilas the man to save the WA Liberals?

The lord mayor, sports commentator and newspaper columnist confirms he will run for parliament, but his potential tilt has already sparked controversy

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Homes feared destroyed by wildfire burning out of control on Australian city of Perth's fringe

A wildfire burning out of control on the outskirts of the Australian west coast city of Perth appears to have destroyed or damaged a number of homes

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Environment reforms to lift 'handbrake on investment'

WA's Cook government will overhaul the state's environmental protection laws and give politicians more power in a bid to streamline EPA approval processes.

AAP

Kim Beazley's daughter promoted to government ministry

Hannah Beazley, the daughter of former federal Labor leader and diplomat Kim Beazley, will become a minister in the WA government.

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'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

Taxpayers will fork out $220 million to prop up a failed coal mine, critical for electricity generation in West Australia.

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WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

Western Australia's premier has taken a swipe at City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for being on an overseas trip as a vulnerable women's shelter closes.

AAP

WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

The WA government will spend $72.6 million combating family violence, with funding for crisis accommodation and prevention, intervention and education programs.

AAP

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Perth fires: 18 homes destroyed as fire crews brace for more dangerous conditions

Authorities say it will take at least another three to four days to bring blaze in city’s north-east under control

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WA government fails to back up premier’s claim expanding gas industry will be good for planet

Western Australian government declines to say whether Roger Cook’s claims backed by publicly available government or third-party analysis

AAP

WA COVID surge prompts return of mask mandate

West Australia is reintroducing mask-wearing requirements in public hospitals due to a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases over the past two months.

AAP

WA spends big to boost renewable energy

The Cook government will spend almost $900 million upgrading WA's main power grid and attracting renewable energy projects to the state.

AAP

WA hit by east coast infrastructure 'mismanagement'

Federal funding has been cut for several transport infrastructure projects in WA, with Premier Roger Cook blaming east coast mismanagement or cost overruns.

AAP

Airbnb owners offered $10,000 to rent homes long-term

Short-term accommodation owners in Western Australia will be offered a $10,000 sweetener to rent their properties to long-term tenants to boost housing supply.

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Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

The WA government will spend $24.4 million helping tenants at risk of eviction from private rentals keep a roof over their heads with payments of up to $5000.

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