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Basil ZempilasCommentsPremiumZak should never have waved the white flag

I understand the strategy and can appreciate the reason the call was made, but if I was in Zak Kirkup’s shoes I wouldn’t have gone with the ‘we know we can’t win’ line, writes Basil Zempilas.

Basil Zempilas

Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

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Undervalued angelsCommentsPremium
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We must take better care of our childcare workers

Overwhelming evidence points to the value of early learning, both to the developing brains of babies and young children and the economy. But what value do we place on the educators themselves?

Rhianna Mitchell

Rhianna MitchellReporter

Anna CaldwellPremiumHow QLD is trying to rob every NSW taxpayer

Queensland has shown some bad behaviour during this pandemic, but none worse than its refusal to pay its $30 million debt to NSW for hotel quarantine for its citizens.

Anna Caldwell

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McGowan v KirkupCommentsPremium
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The West declares a winner after WA election debate

Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition leader Zak Kirkup faced-off last night during the one-and-only leaders debate. So with just over two weeks until the State election, who came out on top?

EditorialPremiumMajor business exposure promising for the Territory

TODAY is a good day for the Northern Territory and the road back to economic recovery

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OpinionPremiumEddie B: I think I offended a mum with strippers

Who doesn’t like a dance troupe of scantily clad gents doing their best impression of Channing Tatum? Evidently, not everyone, writes Edwina Bartholomew.

Edwina Bartholomew

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Peter LawCommentsPremium
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Critics mock Kirkup but will his huge gamble pay off?

What was shaping up to be the most one-sided election in WA history just got interesting. The result remains predictable, but Zak Kirkup’s brave move has completely rewritten the campaign playbook.

Peter Law

Arylene Westlake-JenningsCommentsPremiumWhy wouldn’t you want to toilet-train your kids?

I have a question for the parents who don’t toilet-train their kids by the time they’re in kindy: why wouldn’t you?

Arylene Westlake-Jennings

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Cash splashCommentsPremium
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Labor and Liberals role out pork barrel for WA election

Neither Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup can bring themselves to be honest with the people of WA about the game they are both playing.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

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Zak can’t win, but it’s vital he keeps fighting

A refreshingly honest, brave and candid interview in Thursday’s The West Australian with Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has changed the game ahead of the State Election.

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Tiger’s fightCommentsPremium
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Opinion: Never count out a return from the GOAT

Spinal fusion surgery in 2017, which Tiger Woods tried in order to just walk, let alone play golf again, was a massive success. Never count out the greatest player the game has ever seen.

Jamie Martin

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‘Cut the bulldust’CommentsPremium
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Our idea of what makes a ‘terrible boss’ has to change

In 2016 Meryl Streep played the ‘boss from hell’ in The Devil Wears Prada. But given all we’ve seen and heard since the Brittany Higgins case came to light, she’s actually an example of a good one.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

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Kate EmeryCommentsPremium
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Just what does the perfect rape victim look like?

Rape rarely looks like the movies, where a woman is attacked on a dark street by a stranger. In real life the victim isn’t always sober. And the rapist isn’t usually a stranger.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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Tireless Treasurer didn’t panic with Facebook

When Facebook took the unprecedented move of effectively banning its Australian users from reading news on the platform, Josh Frydenberg did not only talk the talk, he walked the walk.

OpinionPremiumWhy Victoria is a sorry state in more ways than one

It would take an act of incompetence to derail the Australian Open. But the Victorian government managed to achieve just that, says Joe Hildebrand.

Joe Hildebrand

OpinionPremiumRIP to my glorious lockdown mullet

Daily Telegraph journalist Richard Lamberton was treated like a king when he grew a mullet in lockdown, but it only took one phone call to end it all.

Richard Lamberton

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Huge winCommentsPremium
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The story behind Frydenberg’s deal with Facebook

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg were in constant contact over the weekend after the social media giant banned Aussie news organisations. Here’s how it all panned out.

Lanai Scarr

OPINIONPremiumPrince Harry puts Oprah sit-down before ailing grandfather

How could a TV interview — and one you will clearly be playing second fiddle in — be more important than your ailing grandfather, asks Louise Roberts.

Louise Roberts

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Laying bare the poor treatment of women in Parliament

The treatment of women in Parliament is often predatory and derogatory and when alcohol fuels some of the interactions, it creates an environment that for too long has not been OK, write Lanai Scarr.

Lanai Scarr

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

Wellness mattersPremiumRenée Gardiner: We need a truly universal health system

The post COVID era is our chance to redefine what health means and broaden the focus on health across all policy settings.

Renée Gardiner

OpinionPremiumOne last cuddle before a trip to doggie paradise

She was funny, loving and a total boss. Nothing prepared comedian Joel Creasey for the pain of losing his beloved family dog.

Joel Creasey

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Reading is essential for a good, productive life

The ability to read is essential to a young person’s ability to getting a good job after school. But employers are reporting some applicants are only barely literate. This isn’t good enough.

‘V-Day’ arrivesVideoPremiumMassive day for all Australians is here: ScoMo

This is an historic day for Australia. I am supremely confident in the expert process that has led us to this day, writes Scott Morrison.

Scott Morrison

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Who are the first homebuyer grants really helping?

With rampant panic-buying, most land available to buy at least an hour from the city, and no help available to buy an established home, maybe it’s time to re-think how we help first homebuyers.

Rangi Hirini

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