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‘Game of catch-up’CommentsPremiumOpposition picks holes in ‘lazy’ WA Budget: ‘Govt failed’

WA’s Opposition has labelled the State Budget ‘lazy’ - saying it does little to address cost of living, housing, and the health crisis - and accused Mark McGowan of being ‘intoxicated’ by record revenue.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘Crumbling health system’PremiumWA Opposition slams McGowan’s health crisis ‘blame game’

Opposition Leader Mia Davies has criticised the WA Government for engaging in a blame game over failings of the State’s ambulance provider, after the death of another WA woman amid an St John driver shortage. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Tragic milestone CommentsPremiumWA marks deadliest day with record COVID deaths reported

WA’s active COVID caseload has risen to almost 90,000 as the State records 14 historical deaths.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Very convenient PremiumWA to open drive-through RAT sites for close contacts

WA close contacts will be able to attend drive-through rapid antigen test collection sites from Wednesday.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Weekend tallyCommentsPremiumWA COVID cases fall again after huge mid-week peak

WA has recorded another dip in new COVID cases overnight, after Wednesday’s huge peak.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Right place, right timeCommentsPremiumMan saved from dinghy accident thanks to training drill

A man has emergency crews at a nearby training exercise to thank for him being pulled safely from ocean in a dramatic rescue south of Perth.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Pandemic highCommentsPremiumWA could reach new COVID peak of 25,000 cases next week: CHO

WA’s Chief Health Officer has declared the State’s daily COVID case numbers could reach 25,000 cases next week and flagged what would prompt the return of mandatory mask wearing.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Union pressure CommentsPremiumMcGowan defends ‘generous’ wages policy after outcry

Premier Mark McGowan has defended his State Budget as ‘generous’ after he was slammed for ‘hoarding’ a multi-million surplus at a time when families need it most.

Caitlyn Rintoul

‘no overnight fixes’CommentsPremiumLabor commits extra $2.5bn in Budget health spending

The WA Government will inject an extra $2.5 billion into health spending in 2022-23, with greater State Budget focus on relieving pressure on emergency departments and ambulance services.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Pay rise demandCommentsPremiumMcGowan’s Budget boast ‘kick in teeth’ to living cost stress

Public sector unions have called on the government to urgently review its wages policy, saying Mark McGowan’s boasts about the strong budget rubs salt in their wounds.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Rebecca Le May

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WA mining giants yet to face action over FIFO sex scandals

No industry giants in WA’s resources sector have faced legal action almost five months after the sector watchdog demanded an explanation for ‘unequivocally unacceptable’ failures to report workplace rapes.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Election pitchComments‘Supercharge’: ScoMo to unveil $50m green energy pitch

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will on Wednesday pledge to inject $50 million into research of green industries and create 1600 jobs if re-elected.

Caitlyn Rintoul