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WA's Bullwinkel Seat: A Microcosm of Australia's Shifting Political Landscape
A tight contest for the newly created federal seat of Bullwinkel in Western Australia pits the Liberal and National parties against each other, despite their national alliance; the outcome could significantly impact the Coalition's chances in the 2025 federal election.
WA's Bullwinkel Seat: A Microcosm of Australia's Shifting Political Landscape
A tight contest for the newly created federal seat of Bullwinkel in Western Australia pits the Liberal and National parties against each other, despite their national alliance; the outcome could significantly impact the Coalition's chances in the 2025 federal election.
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56% Bias Score
WA Receives Meager 2% of Federal Infrastructure Funding
The federal budget allocates \$17.1 billion to infrastructure, with Western Australia receiving only \$350 million for the Kwinana Freeway widening, despite a healthier GST share of \$7.83 billion next financial year; other states received significantly more.
WA Receives Meager 2% of Federal Infrastructure Funding
The federal budget allocates \$17.1 billion to infrastructure, with Western Australia receiving only \$350 million for the Kwinana Freeway widening, despite a healthier GST share of \$7.83 billion next financial year; other states received significantly more.
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52% Bias Score
DiCaprio Condemns Jarrah Forest Clearing
South32 received approval to clear 39 square kilometers of jarrah forest near Boddington, WA, despite a 2024 ban on native forest logging; Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram post brought global attention to the issue, highlighting the conflict between mining and environmental protection policies.
DiCaprio Condemns Jarrah Forest Clearing
South32 received approval to clear 39 square kilometers of jarrah forest near Boddington, WA, despite a 2024 ban on native forest logging; Leonardo DiCaprio's Instagram post brought global attention to the issue, highlighting the conflict between mining and environmental protection policies.
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48% Bias Score
Labor and Liberals Clash on Fremantle Development and Cost of Living
With a state election approaching, Labor announced a \$30 million plan for Fremantle's Victoria Quay, including a new Rottnest ferry terminal, while the Liberals proposed a cost-of-living relief package featuring extended Sunday trading and stamp-duty exemptions.
Labor and Liberals Clash on Fremantle Development and Cost of Living
With a state election approaching, Labor announced a \$30 million plan for Fremantle's Victoria Quay, including a new Rottnest ferry terminal, while the Liberals proposed a cost-of-living relief package featuring extended Sunday trading and stamp-duty exemptions.
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52% Bias Score
WA Business Collapses Surge 24% in 2024
Over 1200 Western Australian businesses collapsed in 2024, a 24% increase, largely impacting construction and hospitality due to tightened consumer spending from rising interest rates and post-COVID cost inflation; the situation is expected to worsen before improving.
WA Business Collapses Surge 24% in 2024
Over 1200 Western Australian businesses collapsed in 2024, a 24% increase, largely impacting construction and hospitality due to tightened consumer spending from rising interest rates and post-COVID cost inflation; the situation is expected to worsen before improving.
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40% Bias Score
Cyclone Zelia Causes Major Flooding in Western Australia
Tropical Cyclone Zelia, a category 4 cyclone, hit Western Australia's coast on Friday, causing major flooding along several rivers and isolating communities; while there were no casualties, major roads are closed, impacting supplies, and the flood threat persists.
Cyclone Zelia Causes Major Flooding in Western Australia
Tropical Cyclone Zelia, a category 4 cyclone, hit Western Australia's coast on Friday, causing major flooding along several rivers and isolating communities; while there were no casualties, major roads are closed, impacting supplies, and the flood threat persists.
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16% Bias Score
Inquiry Launched into WA Election Debacle
A special inquiry, led by former Governor Malcolm McCusker and involving representatives from all major parties, will investigate issues during Western Australia's March 8th state election, including long lines, ballot shortages, and slow vote counting; the inquiry's report is due by June 30th.
Inquiry Launched into WA Election Debacle
A special inquiry, led by former Governor Malcolm McCusker and involving representatives from all major parties, will investigate issues during Western Australia's March 8th state election, including long lines, ballot shortages, and slow vote counting; the inquiry's report is due by June 30th.
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36% Bias Score
Zempilas Elected Leader of WA Liberals
Basil Zempilas, a former Perth lord mayor and Seven West Media personality, was elected leader of the WA Liberals and opposition on Tuesday, following the party's win of seven lower house seats in the recent election. He plans to focus on curbing wasteful government spending and improving parliament...
Zempilas Elected Leader of WA Liberals
Basil Zempilas, a former Perth lord mayor and Seven West Media personality, was elected leader of the WA Liberals and opposition on Tuesday, following the party's win of seven lower house seats in the recent election. He plans to focus on curbing wasteful government spending and improving parliament...
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40% Bias Score
WA's EV Rebate Scheme Faces Uncertain Future
Western Australia's \$3500 electric vehicle rebate scheme, which has spurred a 500% increase in EV registrations since 2021 and paid out \$36.2 million to 10,348 individuals, is scheduled to end on May 10, 2025, prompting calls for its extension from the Electric Vehicle Council.
WA's EV Rebate Scheme Faces Uncertain Future
Western Australia's \$3500 electric vehicle rebate scheme, which has spurred a 500% increase in EV registrations since 2021 and paid out \$36.2 million to 10,348 individuals, is scheduled to end on May 10, 2025, prompting calls for its extension from the Electric Vehicle Council.
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48% Bias Score
Labor's Comms Director's Premature LinkedIn Post Raises Concerns
Adam Gartrell, Labor's newly appointed Communications Director for the 2025 federal election, prematurely announced his role on LinkedIn, prompting questions about his judgment and leading to the post's removal; his boss confirmed he remains in the position.
Labor's Comms Director's Premature LinkedIn Post Raises Concerns
Adam Gartrell, Labor's newly appointed Communications Director for the 2025 federal election, prematurely announced his role on LinkedIn, prompting questions about his judgment and leading to the post's removal; his boss confirmed he remains in the position.
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52% Bias Score
WA Independent Targets Media's Gas Links
In Western Australia, independent candidate Kate Hulett is campaigning against Seven West Media's gas industry ties, proposing legislation to prevent gas companies from owning media and launching inquiries into government dealings with gas exporters, fueled by a $50,000 Climate 200 donation.
WA Independent Targets Media's Gas Links
In Western Australia, independent candidate Kate Hulett is campaigning against Seven West Media's gas industry ties, proposing legislation to prevent gas companies from owning media and launching inquiries into government dealings with gas exporters, fueled by a $50,000 Climate 200 donation.
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40% Bias Score
Western Australia's South West: A Driving Route Through Diverse Landscapes
A driving route through Western Australia's South West, encompassing Bunbury, Ferguson Valley, Dunsborough, Pemberton, and Bridgetown, showcases diverse attractions including dolphin watching, wineries, beaches, karri forests, and truffle farms, highlighting the region's tourism potential.
Western Australia's South West: A Driving Route Through Diverse Landscapes
A driving route through Western Australia's South West, encompassing Bunbury, Ferguson Valley, Dunsborough, Pemberton, and Bridgetown, showcases diverse attractions including dolphin watching, wineries, beaches, karri forests, and truffle farms, highlighting the region's tourism potential.
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40% Bias Score
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