Perth
Perth to become Qantas’ second-largest international destination
The head of Qantas international says new-generation, extra-long-range aircraft will be a game-changer for the airline and make Perth the world’s gateway to Australia.
- by Cameron Atfield
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WA Labor MP slams government, state’s newspaper over ‘nature negative’ slant
Chris Tallentire has launched an extraordinary attack on his own government’s report and Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, accusing the latter of waging a campaign to derail environmental protection efforts.
- by Jesinta Burton
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- by Holly Thompson
Opinion
Biodiversity
Australia’s nature-positive laws at risk as WA drives ‘nature negative’
The West Australian government, and sections of our media, are presenting a false picture of what WA voters want to the rest of the country.
- by Jess Beckerling
‘The best the world has to offer’: Where (and why) Perth people travel
From surfers who ‘dry out and get cranky’ if they stray far from the coast, to those who call Europe the ultimate education, there’s ample inspiration here.
- by Mark Naglazas
Exclusive
Juvenile justice
Reform WA’s ‘unlawful’ youth justice system now, Law Society demands
WA’s peak legal advocacy body has demanded the state review the youth justice system after two teenagers in one year took their own lives in Perth custody.
- by Jesinta Burton
Exclusive
Education
Discrimination complaints surge at WA schools
Data obtained under Freedom of Information laws has revealed that between 2019 and 2024, WA was the only state or territory bar QLD to record an increase in complaints.
- by Holly Thompson
Perth house price growth could keep rising ‘at least 5-10 years’ and leave boom-bust cycle behind
The chief economist for the nation’s peak residential building body predicts Perth’s average property price could surpass Queensland’s within three years.
- by Connor McGoverne
Teenager charged over death of Nick Campo asks for permission to drive
The 17-year-old driver of the ute that crashed in North Lake, killing his mate, has been charged with manslaughter.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt