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Michael Philipps

Michael Philipps

Michael Philipps is a producer and reporter with WAtoday.

The proposed strike action has the potential to severely impact BHP’s operations in the Pilbara.

Electrical union threatens historic industrial action over BHP worker pay

Electrical Trade Union state secretary Adam Woodage said the strike threat is over wage discrepancies among the current workforce, and the union has taken the historic step of voting for protected industrial action.

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First swimmers cross the line in the Mader Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest.

First swimmers cross the line in the Port to Pub

The first team crossed the line in just over 4½ hours.

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A new report shows Perth has recorded a median weekly rent increase of $340 since 2019.

Record low rental affordability in Perth could have hidden silver lining

The increased median rents advertised from the March quarter of 2020 to the December quarter of 2025 show an increase of $340 per week in Perth and $300 per week in regional WA.

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Large trucks using public roads would lose the fuel tax credit under a proposal aimed at saving the budget $4 billion a year.

Increased truck load limits to boost regional fuel supplies

However, the WA opposition has raised concerns that the ongoing war in the Middle East may have a severe impact on the state’s farmers as the price of diesel continues to rise.

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Stamp duty has many critics.

WA is eyeing new stamp duty concessions. Do they go far enough?

Strategic Property Group managing director Trent Fleskens said stamp duty was the biggest impediment to buying a new home, outside of a deposit.

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A customer fills his car with diesel

Diesel price tipped to soar in Perth despite premier saying ‘no reason’ for hikes

WA Premier Roger Cook said there was no structural reason why outlets should be hiking up the price of fuel.

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WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch, Invasion Day Perth rally bomb attack, terrorist act. Main image.

‘It’s frightening’: The online blind spots challenging WA Police

With WA Police arresting two people in the space of two months over alleged terrorism charges, it becomes more difficult for law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend those suspected of plotting terrorist attacks.

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Double-brick homes can take longer to build than other alternatives.

How a change of thinking could save time and money for new WA home builds

A change in the way Western Australians think about developing houses has the potential to reduce wait times and save money when it comes to building a new home, according to one property professional.

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Jack Della Maddalena will headline UFC Fight Night in May this year.

Homegrown hero set to headline Perth UFC event

Top ranked UFC welterweight Jack Della Maddalena will take on the fifth-ranked Carlos Prates at RAC Arena on May 2.

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Artist impression of Rockingham foreshore after the implementation of its strategic plan.

How one council plans to handle WA’s population boom – just don’t call it the Gold Coast of the west

Planning for Rockingham’s new look began long before the AUKUS deal was inked – but a predicted influx of defence workers has the potential to supercharge the city’s efforts.

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