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Mark McGowan quits as WA premier

Mark McGowan has quit after more than six years as Western Australian premier.

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Mark McGowan stands down as WA premier in shock announcement, citing exhaustion

WA Premier Mark McGowan abruptly resigns from politics in an unexpected announcement at a press conference, saying the job has left him "extremely tired".

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More than 500 people hospitalised with flu in Western Australia this year, as premier urges people to get vaccinated

WA Premier Mark McGowan urges Western Australians to be vaccinated against influenza as it emerges almost 200 children under nine have needed hospital treatment for the virus this year.

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Teen faces court after gunshots fired at school

A 15-year-old boy who allegedly fired three gunshots at a school, hitting a classroom, has faced court, where a mental health assessment was ordered.

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Nurses union fined $350,000 for West Australian strike; Rex Patrick loses FOI challenge – as it happened

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Boy, 15, charged over ‘unthinkable’ Perth high school shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with multiple offences after he allegedly drove to a school and shot at a classroom as students hid.

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Students hid in classrooms as shots rang out at WA school

A student says she and other class mates were forced to hide in a storeroom with teachers as a teenager allegedly fired multiple shots at a school.

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Boy charged over 'unthinkable' high school shooting

A teenager has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly driving to a school unlicensed before shooting at a classroom as students hid in fear.

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WA eyes GST 'fairness fighters' amid rail cost blowout

Taxpayer-funded bureaucrats dubbed "fairness fighters" will help Western Australia to protect its GST revenue deal ahead of upcoming federal reviews.

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‘Horrific’ allegations by WA youth detainees detail sexually inappropriate behaviour and excessive force

Greens MP says letters tabled in parliament allege young people ‘enduring worse conditions than … farm animals’ at Banksia Hill and Casuarina facilities

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Dozens of complaints against Banksia Hill Detention Centre staff tabled in WA parliament

Claims of sexual misconduct and excessive use of force by custodial officers against youth detainees at Banksia Hill Detention Centre are tabled in the WA parliament.

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Another class action launched against WA government over treatment of Banksia Hill detainees

The WA government faces a fresh lawsuit in the Federal Court over its alleged unlawful treatment of juvenile detainees at a controversial unit in the adult Casuarina Prison.

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What is FASD and how much of a role did it play in the latest Banksia Hill Detention Centre riot?

As Mark McGowan describes FASD as "excuse making" following the latest riot at Banksia Hill, state political reporter Keane Bourke explains how the disorder can drastically impact young people's decisions.

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WA Premier Mark McGowan says Banksia Hill damage bill could reach $30 million after latest disturbance

The WA premier reveals an astronomical damage bill after the latest disturbance at Banksia Hill Detention Centre, conduct he described as "appalling".

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Murujuga's rock art is being destroyed – where is the outrage?

Three rock art panels were this month removed from Murujuga/Burrup in Western Australia to make way for a new A$6.4 billion fertiliser factory.

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Breaking the cycle: protesters demand solutions for youth detainees of Banksia Hill

Advocates say system is broken and government needs to work with local community to support young people

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Protesters rally outside Banksia Hill Detention Centre to call for better conditions for detainees

Tensions flare as dozens of protesters voice concern over the treatment of inmates at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre in Perth following last week's riot.

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WA Premier Mark McGowan steps up his condemnation of juvenile ‘terrorists’ at Banksia Hill detention centre

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has doubled down on his criticism of young inmates involved in a riot at the Banksia Hill centre

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WA government promises 'genuine' cost of living relief, but it's not enough for everyone

The cost of living crisis has upended Sandra Davis' retirement plans, and she says this week's state budget won't be enough to change that.

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Experts slam WA Premier Mark McGowan over ‘terrorism’ link to Banksia Hill detainees

The union that represents prison guards has called for a change in the way youth justice is approached in Western Australia.

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WA Budget 2023: Mark McGowan's third budget delivers another massive surplus for WA

Western Australia's position as the nation's strongest economy remains unchallenged as Mark McGowan delivers his third budget as treasurer, and issues a warning over anyone eyeing off the state's GST share.

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WA budget 2023: Unpacking what's in Mark McGowan's latest bumper budget, as it happened

The WA budget is being announced, with the state expected to confirm a $4 billion surplus.

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WA budget surplus again set to top $4 billion, with households to get $400 electricity rebate

Swelling iron ore royalties and GST payments from the Commonwealth are set to hand the WA government a bumper surplus of more than $4 billion for the third straight year.

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Nursing graduates to get up to $12,000 for HECS-HELP university debts if they work in country WA

The WA government will pay $12,000 towards the university fees of nursing and midwifery graduates who agree to work in regional parts of the state.

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Mark McGowan government faces 'balancing act' as calls grow to overhaul WA's rental laws

An overhaul of rental laws could help people such as Alyssa, who spends more than half her income on rent. However, there are fears changes could worsen the housing shortage.

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