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You cannot legislate against (alleged) stupidity. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try, writes Jessica Page.

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E-riders think the rules don’t apply to them

You cannot legislate against (alleged) stupidity. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.

Jessica Page

“Nurse-to-patient ratios aren’t just about numbers on a roster,” says Romina Raschilla.

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Nurse-to-patient ratios needed in private health settings

Setting strong nurse-to-patient ratios is about guaranteeing quality care for patients and protecting the wellbeing of nurses and midwives who shoulder some of the heaviest burdens in the health sector.

Romina Raschilla

Rear view of primary school teacher writing on a clear whiteboard in classroom with students.

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WA schools should be top of the class

That statistics make for worrying reading. Almost 40 per cent of WA Year 3 students failed to reach the national reading benchmark in this year’s NAPLAN exam.

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Liberal senator Michaelia Cash gave a strong take-down of Welcome to Country ceremonies.

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Welcome to country critics are manufacturing division

It’s an argument that undermines our social cohesion as as nation and betrays the generous, nurturing spirit welcome to country ceremonies are offered with. 

Emma Garlett

Emma Garlett

ASIC Commissoner Alan Kirkland.

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Banking fairness shouldn’t depend on your postcode

It’s unfair that Australians in remote communities are being locked into these high-fee accounts by a postcode lottery, with city-centric requirements from some banks to apply for low-fee accounts in person.

Alan Kirkland

Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot were caught on camera at a Coldplay concert having an alleged affair.

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Mayowa BabalolaComments
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Coldplay kiss-cam scandal shows morality is a business asset

The kiss-cam scandal was not simply a PR embarrassment. It was a leadership implosion, live-streamed and meme-ified, revealing that personal life and professional conduct are now inseparable.

Mayowa Babalola

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains what’s behind the current meme stock surge and why it could be a wake-up call for the economy.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumPeople are using their funny bones for stock analysis

Ben Harvey explains what’s behind the current meme stock surge and why it could be a wake-up call for the economy.  

Ben Harvey | Mon, July 28

An indigenous dancer at the Smoking ceremony to start the 48th parliament at Parliament House in Canberra in July 2025.

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We must not let reheating of old culture wars tear us apart

An Opposition that tears down Indigenous culture instead of holding the Government to account and coming up with policies to present itself as a credible alternative, is one that’s doomed to fail.

Kate Emery

Kate Emery

Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House.

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Ley shifts off culture wars as WA Liberals drag them back

Since taking on the leadership, Sussan Ley has in word and deed sought to shift her party away from culture wars and onto turf that could be better labelled constructive disagreement.

Katina Curtis

Another Parliament, another leader of a Coalition party whose job is at risk over energy policy. 

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Energy future uncertainty comes at a cost

Another Parliament, another leader of a Coalition party whose job is at risk over energy policy.

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The low morale within a big chunk of the health workforce, apparent in a new survey of WA health workers, is a reminder the Government should not take our critical workers for granted.

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WA is still struggling to get health right

The low morale within a big chunk of the health workforce, apparent in a new survey of WA health workers, is a reminder the Government should not take our critical workers for granted.

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The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and quantum computing could transform how we understand, research and ultimately cure disease, writes John Barrington.

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Science’s next leap forward to ultimately cure disease

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and quantum computing could transform how we understand, research and ultimately cure disease. WA can lead that change. If we act.

John Barrington

On the roads, it almost seems as though driving a car has become a licence to let loose on others, writes Gary Martin.

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Take a chill pill, count to 10 and leave Age of Anger behind

By choosing to keep our cool instead of losing our heads, we can leave the Age of Anger behind - building communities fuelled by compassion, not combustion.

Gary Martin

Jessica Stojkovski is the Minister for Child Protection.

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Foster caring changed my life and family for the better

It’s our shared responsibility to ensure children feel supported, valued, and have every opportunity to thrive. There are more than 3300 family carer households across WA but more are always needed.

Jessica Stojkovski

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - July 14, 2025: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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Paul MurrayComments
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Landslide victory won by deception

The further we get away from the May Federal Election, the more it feels like the campaign was a giant charade.

Paul Murray

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards on a jet in 1975.

BEN HARVEYCommentsPremiumLong-haul largesse made me just like a Rolling Stone

My recent can count on a flight to London was enough to put Rolling Stone guitarist Keith Richards antics on planes to shame ... and it wasn’t my fault.

Ben Harvey

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Nat Locke pictured in the studio

THAT’S LIFEFinding joy in local cultural experiences

And that’s how I found myself mostly naked and sliding all over an array of marble surfaces at a Turkish hammam.

Nat Locke 

University of Western australia campus.

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University mergers are in need of merit

If a merger goes ahead it will be yet another project the Government will be under pressure to show it can deliver as value for money.

Opinion: Michaelia Cash normally stays on script. But she appears to have differing views to Sussan Ley on welcome to country and flag recognition issues.

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Cash deviates from Ley script ahead of community visit

Michaelia Cash is normally on script. It’s interesting that she deviated from Sussan Ley's this week.

Joe Spagnolo

Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park

Anxiety Aunt PremiumShould I go on solo world trip?

Travelling truly is a wonderful thing. It broadens the mind (and the waistline). It enriches our lives (and depletes our bank accounts).

Jay Hanna

Jay Hanna

Harley Reid and Shane Warne.

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Success does not come easily for the sporting greats

Shane Warne’s rise to stardom was no easy road, as many of the latest stars in the making like Harley Reid are finding out the hard way.

Justin Langer

An internal radiation survey of FSH imaging equipment found exposure had increased from a dosage of 17.4 in 2020 to 31.39 in 2024, above the recommended limit of 30.

EditorialCommentsPremiumWest Aussies deserve better than crumbling old equipment

It’s past time to send this failing old equipment to the scrap yard. 

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It was revealed that a group of producers used generative AI to create two full albums.

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Lanna HillComments
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Popular AI-generated Spotify band is deeply disturbing

This week, a new band racked up more than a million streams on Spotify — except the band didn’t exist. 

Lanna Hill

Sussan Ley Net Zero target illustration :Don Lindsay

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Ley must fill net zero void

With the chance of Australia hitting net zero emissions by 2050 looking further out of reach, Sussan Ley must fill the void if the Coalition decides to abandon the target.

Michelle Grattan