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In 2020, at the end of his first term as president, Donald Trump boasted about how much the stock market had risen under his watch. It was impressive.

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China could emerge the biggest winner in Trump trade war

In 2020, at the end of his first term as president, Donald Trump boasted about how much the stock market had risen under his watch. It was impressive.

Raymond Da Silva Rosa

Corporations flood LinkedIn with messages about supporting women, while quietly continuing to underpay them, overlook them for promotions, or fail to create workplaces that accommodate the realities of women’s lives.

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Self-serving LinkedIn posts won’t save women from violence

Every year, as International Women’s Day rolls around, my social media feeds fill with self-congratulatory posts.

Jeni O’Dowd

What Cooks victory means for the Liberals Illustration: Don Lindsay

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Libs treading water without a clear leader nor direction

Mettam can demand loyalty and is right to urge an end to the revolving door of Liberal leadership, but does anyone believe the speculation will stop? Basil Zempilas doesn’t.

Jessica Page

Illustration: Don Lindsay

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Time to quit dawdling on impending North West Shelf move

It’s fair to say a lot has changed since late 2018, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the status of Woodside’s project as ‘pending’.

Bran Black

Premier Roger Cook back on the job after his party was voted back into office

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Come on Rog, don’t waste energy on a fruitless hunt

Only the Premier has the power to bend the public service to his will, the way it will need to be bent between now and 2029 to keep the lights on.

Ben Harvey

NRL chairman Peter V’Landys wasted no time in bringing negotiations back to the top of Mr Cook’s in-tray.

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NRL gives ‘rugby league-loving’ Cook the old show and go

NRL chairman Peter V’Landys wasted no time in bringing negotiations back to the top of Mr Cook’s in-tray.

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Our children and their families deserve better.

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Cook & Co. remain silent on kids in mental health crisis

Throughout the election, Premier Roger Cook and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson have remained relatively silent on the crisis in child development and mental health services. That silence speaks volumes.

Andrew Leech

A baby boy born in Australia in 1975 could expect to live for 70 years; 76 for a baby girl.

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We’re richer and healthier, so why are we miserable?

We’re richer now, with about double the amount of disposable income available to Australians today, adjusted for inflation.

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If you squinted right, Roger Cook’s speech on Saturday night could have been delivered by Anthony Albanese.

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WA offers Albo a blueprint to potential election victory

KATINA CURTIS: Roger Cook’s victory shows voters in WA are open to an offering shaped around local jobs, manufacturing, better services and stable governance in times of global uncertainty.

Katina Curtis

The siren sounds, the season starts and the footy faithful flock to stadiums across the country, decked out in team colours with scarves swirling and hearts thumping.

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With footy almost back, brush up on spectator etiquette 

Passion fuels the game though, without parameters, it can spiral into chaos faster than a team crumbling under pressure.

Gary Martin

I was ahead of the curve — for once — when I cancelled my order for a Tesla nearly two years ago, writes Kate Emery.

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Why I DOGE-ed the Tesla bullet ahead of everyone else

KATE EMERY: Rarely do I find myself ahead of a trend. But I was ahead of the curve — for once — when I cancelled my order for a Tesla nearly two years ago.

Kate Emery

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The brutal unvarnished truth is that Mettam’s leadership has been an unmitigated disaster for the Liberal Party and the State of WA. 

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Liberals are doomed to wander in wilderness

The brutal unvarnished truth is that Mettam’s leadership has been an unmitigated disaster for the Liberal Party and the State of WA. 

Noel Crichton-Browne

Roger Cook’s success shows clearly that there’s a popular place in politics for nice guys. 

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Cook proves there is a place for Mr Nice Guy

No-one trades their car in for something worse — the significant swing against the Government went almost anywhere except to the Liberal party.

Brian Burke

For the growing number of young people who contact Lifeline, feeling misunderstood can be the source of their painful sense of isolation.

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Young people lonelier than ever even with instant connection

For the growing number of young people who contact Lifeline, feeling misunderstood can be the source of their painful sense of isolation.

Jo Lockhart

If you’re a parent of a school student in Year 3, 5, 7, or 9, your child is probably sitting the NAPLAN test this week, along with about 140,000 other students in WA. 

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West Aussie kids playing school catch-up with rest of world

In WA, only 12 per cent of Year 4s and 13 per cent of Year 8s reached the “advanced” proficiency level in maths.

Jordana Hunter & Daniel Petrie

Premier Cook must not squander this opportunity. 

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The hard work must start today for Roger Cook

The shadow of Mark McGowan has loomed large the past two years. 

Dr Adrian Kat is a restorative dentist and director at Advanced Dental Artistry.

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Politicians need to start treating dental health as urgent

In the lead up to the WA State election, dental health has emerged as a significant issue, with both major parties proposing initiatives to enhance dental care access, particularly in regional areas.

Adrian Kat

Premier Roger Cook led the Labor Party to another big election win.

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Revel while you can, Cook, because trouble is coming

Premier Roger Cook is about to find out that third terms are when the wheels start falling off a government’s wagon.

Ben Harvey

Saturday’s election win, means Roger Cook, right, is no longer under the shadow of Mark McGowan.

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Cook steps out of star premier’s shadow to be his own man

Nearly two years ago, Roger Cook was voted premier by unions, factions and his colleagues. Last night, he became an elected premier. He is no longer under the shadow of Mark McGowan.

Joe Spagnolo

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb.

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Australians cannot afford a toothless consumer watchdog

Week after week a new shonky tale comes to light, with hoodwinked shoppers or buyers left financially bereft and with few options for restitution or remediation.

Elder financial abuse is when an older person, often lonely, frail or suffering from cognitive decline, is manipulated or tricked into giving away their money

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How to protect your money from financial elder abuse

The main perpetrators are the victim’s children.

David Koch

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Why Albanese not coming to WA is no real blow for Cook

The fact that Anthony Albanese was a no-show in WA during the election campaign proper confirms what polling is showing — the PM ain’t as popular as he used to be here in the wild, wild west.

Joe Spagnolo

We need to accept that volatility is the price we pay for the liquidity of shares.

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How shares shine over property every time

We need to accept that volatility is the price we pay for the liquidity of shares.

Noel Whittaker

WA’s mild Mediterranean climate allows us to grow year-round with bountiful harvests. 

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The key to your garden’s success all year round

Autumn is my favourite season. The summer heat subsides and there is plenty of time to get plants established before it gets cold.

Charlie Albone