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Why we desperately need normalcy in the White House

There may be sceptism about ‘sleepy Joe’ Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, but if we see just a slither of them working as a team instead of an isolated tyrant, the world might avoid more horror.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna ClarkeAssistant Editor

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Neroli Meadows: Why Paine still has my respect

The past week has only enhanced the reputation of Australian Test captain Tim Paine. Being a good leader is about setting the right example, but it’s also about taking ownership when you don’t.

Neroli Meadows

Piers AkermanPremiumDefence should scuttle disastrous submarine contract

Defence has dumped the useless ARH Tiger helicopters in favour of better ones. Why aren’t they doing the same with their hopeless sinking submarine contract, writes Piers Akerman.

Piers Akerman

Vikki CampionPremiumTech giants can’t police child sex abuse? What crap

Social media giants have to power to ban presidents but when it comes to child sex abuse, survivors are still forced to report their own rape videos, Vikki Campion writes.

Vikki Campion

Belle TaylorPremiumIs this the worst ever baby name?

There are some things you should just not name a child.

Belle Taylor

Belle TaylorPLAY Magazine Editor

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Basil ZempilasCommentsPremium
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Why the Royal Show would be perfect in Perth’s CBD

If the Royal Agricultural Society needs a new home for the Perth Royal Show, the City of Perth stands willing and able.

Basil Zempilas

Basil ZempilasSeven News Sports Presenter

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Kate EmeryCommentsPremium
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How Trump and McCormack prove facts really do matter

Facts can be contentious. They are also true. And they matter. The events of the past week in Washington and here in Australia have proven that spreading lies can actually get people killed.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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Light at end of tunnel for dark period in US history

The dying days of the presidency of Donald Trump have proven to be even more chaotic and dangerous than the rest of his divisive term. But finally some flickers of decency have emerged.

Re-election playbookCommentsPremiumMcGowan needs a foe to take Palmer’s place

As long as there are outbreaks over there and border closures here — and the resulting political fireworks — this interstate tit-for-tat now feels like Labor’s re-election playbook, writes Peter Law.

Peter Law

Peter LawState Political Editor

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Why we love the Fringe binge so much

There is something magical about Perth in summer. We all know the traditional ways we have enjoyed our capital city. And for a decade now we have had a sparkly additional attraction — Fringe World.

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How to identify Rotto’s natural human curiosities

Everyone knows Rottnest Island’s most famous inhabitants are the quokkas. But a recent trip to WA’s favourite backyard island revealed other local fauna that are just as ubiquitous, if less cuddly.

Kate Emery

Kate EmerySenior Reporter

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Vaccine the way out but we must keep up guard

There’s no doubt, vaccination is the road out of the pandemic. But as we wait our turn, we must not relax our guard or the barriers protecting us against these new mutant strains, writes John Flint.

John Flint

John FlintAssistant Editor

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Jenna ClarkeCommentsPremium
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Why antigen testing could be handy tool in COVID fight

Rapid antigen testing acts like a pregnancy test: it’s not too uncomfortable and it takes just minutes to show whether you are positive or negative for COVID-19. But WA has so far resisted

Jenna Clarke

STATION LIFEGetting to bottom of a problem

Raelene Hall opens up about the dreaded lead-up to a “fun” little procedure called a colonoscopy.

RAELENE HALL

Danielle GusmaroliPremiumThe Queen is not amused

What do Harry and Meghan have in common with Donald Trump? They’re both in exile from social media – The Donald, because Twitter and Facebook and everyone else kicked him off for being awful, the Sussexes, because they claim everyone was being oh so very awful to them.

Danielle Gusmaroli

POM IN OZAre EPL’s millions fair play?

If you follow the English Premier League, you know it’s the madness of the January transfer window and even with COVID-19 restrictions, there is still a lot of money swilling around the league.

DEREK GOFORTH

OpinionPremiumArnie: Actor, governor, but no historian

Donald Trump is not Hitler – but a certain ex-California governor has reminded us all of the power of propaganda, writes Warren Brown.

Warren Brown

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East coast media just don’t get it, do they?

Clearly the message is not getting through to the Eastern States. Perhaps the distance the message has to travel is making it hard to understand — WA is the engine room of the national economy.

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Rangi HiriniCommentsPremium
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Will BLM slur be seen as invitation to racism?

As Acting Prime Minister, Michael McCormack should know better than to use the phrase ‘all lives matter’ and compare rioters in the US to those fighting for racial justice, writes Rangi Hirini.

Rangi Hirini

OpinionPremiumDefund the police Dems shocked as rioters storm cops

If the left wants healing after last week’s invasion of Capitol Hill, it better not try to erase the 75 million Americans who supported Trump, writes Miranda Devine.

Miranda Devine

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Meilin ChewCommentsPremium
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Why you might be better off spending money to buy time

Maybe 2021 is your year to stop wearing busy like a badge of honour and start increasing happiness — in other words, focus on time, not money.

Meilin Chew

Meilin ChewFinance News Presenter

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Social media giants must be transparent on censorship

The recent decision to suspend US President Donald Trump from Twitter and Facebook has turned into a ‘free speech’ debate — but deciding where the lines of free speech are drawn is a messy business.

AnnabelHennessy

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Memo to the East: Let WA do what’s best

Another day, another round of the border wars. Or perhaps it could be another day, another example of how the Eastern States still do not get it.

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The real examsCommentsPremium
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Your life won’t depend on your ATAR

To many, it will feel like your ATAR determines your options, intelligence and, in some cases, your entire life. Nothing could be further from the truth, writes Andrew Pickford.

Andrew Pickford

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