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Holly Thompson

Holly Thompson

Holly Thompson is a journalist with WAtoday, specialising in education and the environment.

The Labor government’s proposal of taxing unrealised gains could have significant repercussions for the Australian housing market by incentivising retirees to shift assets into their primary residence.

The WA suburbs where rents have climbed the most

New data has revealed that the regions in WA’s north are some of the hardest places to afford to live, but there were plenty of Perth suburbs not far behind.

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Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to re-intensify off the WA coast after traversing the top of the nation. Picture: WAtoday

WA braces for Narelle’s revival as cyclone tracks ‘very unusual’ path towards Perth

It is the first time since 2005 that a cyclone has impacted all three tropical states and territories, and could also make history as the first to continue further south to Perth. 

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The bank of mum and dad has been estimated to be between the fifth and the ninth-largest lender in the country.

WA first-home buyers are relying on the bank of mum and dad. Are there expectations in return?

A new study found the challenging economic environment for gaining access to first homes was “weighing heavily upon parents who find themselves playing an indispensable role in their children’s home-buying journey”.

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Principal Assistant Ombudsman Alison Cameron, Ombudsman Western Australia Bevan Warner, and Review Director Justine Vassilios.

Damning WA report reveals just 2.5 per cent of serious DV cases get intervention

A major review into the state’s response to family and domestic violence was tabled in parliament today.

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Temperatures are rising to dangerous levels this weekend, but a cool change is on the way.

WA renters forced to choose between cooling down or keeping bills low as mercury soars

A new report has revealed WA renters are sweltering through summer, unable to keep their homes cool. Low-energy efficient housing and the cost-of-living are being blamed.

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Students at Baldivis Secondary College tormenting a relief teacher.

Perth students suspended for tormenting relief teacher, posting video online

The video, posted to TikTok and since deleted, showed students at Baldivis Secondary College running rampant in the classroom, walking on desks, touching the teacher’s hair, and blowing vape smoke in her face.

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PROSH Director Hannah Bygrave and Deputy Director Xavier Anthony.

UWA’s student satirists stay sharp as fundraising tradition rounds on 95 years

Now in its 95th year, UWA’s annual satirical newspaper PROSH has raised more than $2 million for charity. 

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Alcoa, Perth drinking water concerns, Water Corporation, Freedom of Information, main image, WAtoday.

Lack of oversight at Alcoa’s mines raises concerns over Perth’s drinking water

Documents show Water Corporation was locked out of Alcoa’s mining sites in state forest, while several state government departments were also keeping them in the dark.

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Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

Heart surgeons stood down amid staffing ‘crisis’ at major Perth hospital

Documents released to this masthead under Freedom of Information laws detail challenges Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s cardiothoracic surgery unit, largely throughout 2024 and 2025.

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Enrolments in WA schools are growing faster than any other state and territory.

WA school enrolments are booming, but one sector is reaping the most reward

The Australia Bureau of Statistics released updated data on school enrolments, with WA recording a 1.5 per cent growth over 2025, followed by Victoria and the ACT at 1.1 per cent.

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