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New hospitalCommentsPremiumGovt and Rio Tinto to build new Pilbara hospital

The state government will partner with Rio Tinto to build a brand new $32.8 million hospital in the Pilbara, Premier Mark McGowan revealed this afternoon .

Charlotte Elton

‘come here and see’CommentsPremiumMcGowan invites other Premiers on WA road trip

Premier Mark McGowan has invited Australia’s other State Premiers on a tour of WA in a bid to end national ‘ignorance’ about our state — including its economic contributions.

Charlotte Elton

Top watchedVideoCommentsPremiumDebate wins votes and audience ratings for Seven

Last night’s clash between Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition leader Zak Kirkup saw Perth viewers firmly fixed on Channel Seven’s Flashpoint as the the two made their last ditch efforts to win votes.

Krystal Sanders

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opinion
McGowan v KirkupCommentsPremium
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The West declares a winner after WA election debate

Premier Mark McGowan and Opposition leader Zak Kirkup faced-off last night during the one-and-only leaders debate. So with just over two weeks until the State election, who came out on top?

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Joe SpagnoloCommentsPremium
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Tie-less Zak no match for McGowan

Liberal leader Zak Kirkup walked into the debate a marathon of steps behind Mark McGowan and limped from it without making up more than a few steps, writes Joe Spagnolo.

Joe Spagnolo

#WAdecidesVideoCommentsPremiumFive-minute guide: Kirkup takes on popular Premier

Zak Kirkup failed to land a punch on Mark McGowan during tonight’s leaders debate, which was held only hours after the Opposition Leader conceded he could not win the March 13 election.

Josh Zimmerman

Who will win?VideoWATCH LIVE: McGowan and Kirkup in WA election debate

The WA Premier and Opposition leader will go head-to-head tonight in the all-important State election debate — not to be missed. WATCH LIVE HERE.

‘The WA way’CommentsPremiumFront-running McGowan responds to Kirkup’s white flag

Mark McGowan has declared ‘the West Australian way is to never give up’, hours after Opposition leader Zak Kirkup’s extraordinary admission his party had no chance of winning the State Election.

Josh Zimmerman

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Zak can’t win, but it’s vital he keeps fighting

A refreshingly honest, brave and candid interview in Thursday’s The West Australian with Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup has changed the game ahead of the State Election.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Election bombshellCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Kirkup: It's not my time, but I'll keep fighting

Zak Kirkup has conceded the Liberals will lose the State election — declaring ‘it’s not my time’ but vowing to keep fighting so Labor is held accountable.

Peter Law

PM BriefingThis afternoon’s top stories from The West

Footy fans are set for a pre-season derby double, Perth leading the Aussie boom in luxury properties and McGowan’s message for Kirkup ahead of the State election debate.

Great debateCommentsPremiumMcGowan urges Kirkup to keep things ‘respectable’

Mark McGowan wants a ‘respectful and considered’ debate with WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup tomorrow night, saying he wants to avoid the aggressiveness employed by former US President Donald Trump.

Josh Zimmerman

READ THE REASONS IN FULLCommentsPremiumWhy Clive Palmer failed in his High Court border battle

Australia’s highest court has published its reasons for ruling against Clive Palmer's hard border challenge — with the judgment finding there was “no doubt” the border law was justifiable.

Annabel Hennessy

Bleeding blueCommentsKirkup predicted to fall as bookies tip Libs bloodbath

Bookmakers are tipping an Election Day slaughtering with the WA Liberals on course to lose seven of their 13 seats – including that of opposition leader Zak Kirkup.

Josh Zimmerman

PM briefingCrown resignations, COVID jabs and childcare in crisis

Pressure mounts on Crown Perth’s chair to resign, why the first COVID jabs were behind closed doors and the childcare industry’s urgent plea. All this and more in The West Australian’s PM briefing.

State ElectionCommentsPremiumLabor’s plan to capitalise on early voters

Mark McGowan is openly urging West Australians to head to pre-poll booths from Wednesday as Labor launches a sophisticated digital campaign to dominate the shift to early voting this election.

Peter Law and Joe Spagnolo

Here comes the ... PremierVideoCommentsPremiumMcGowan crashes wedding, but he’s no party pooper

Every wedding is a day to remember for the bride and groom but Antonio and Adriana Pruiti-Ciarello’s nuptials were particularly unforgettable because of a surprise guest.

Ben O'Shea

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Labor making very safe bet on what WA wants

Mark McGowan and Labor know what the voters want — the familiar. At today’s launch, the Premier strode to the stage with AC/DC blaring, centring his pitch on the safe bet of job creation.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Safe option’CommentsPremiumMcGowan: 125,000 new jobs in five years

Mark McGowan has placed the creation of 125,000 new jobs in five years at the heart of his re-election pitch.

Josh Zimmerman

State ElectionCommentsPremiumMcGowan plays down polls showing Labor landslide

Premier Mark McGowan says anyone predicting a landslide victory for his government on March 13, should “take a cold shower”.

Joe Spagnolo

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Unions’ $250k push for McGowan to drop wage cap

A massive advertising blitz is launching this weekend to try and pressure the State Government to drop plans to extend its controversial public sector wages cap for another two years.

Josh Zimmerman

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Lights, camera, electionCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
$100 million plan for Freo’s own Hollywood studio

A world-class film studio will be built at Victoria Quay in Fremantle under a plan to attract blockbuster films and Netflix-style productions to WA, if Mark McGowan and Labor are re-elected in March.

Peter Law

Out of gearVideoCampaign trail fail: Mark McGowan stalls tractor

Despite pre-poll surveys suggesting Mark McGowan will cruise to victory at March’s State Election, his campaign has — a little embarrassingly — stalled for the first time. WATCH THE VISION HERE

Facebook uproarVideoComments‘Mark Zuckerberg acting like North Korean dictator’

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg is behaving like North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un by blocking news in Australia, Mark McGowan has said, as he called on the United States to intervene.

Peter Law & Josh Zimmerman

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