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Blade seizures show laws are razor sharp

When Premier Roger Cook announced he would introduce the toughest knife laws in the country, some believed giving police power to search people ‘anytime, anywhere’ was a step too far.

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It’s high time air passengers were given a fair go

The Federal Government’s tough talk on ensuring the aviation industry looks after customers is welcome, but it must follow through.

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Bushfire peril is unfortunately expected part of WA summer

With the mercury forecast to hit 38C on Saturday and pass the 40C mark on Sunday and Monday, West Australians shouldn’t need a reminder that summers in our State can be brutal. 

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There will be no mercy for road rule breakers

This Christmas will be reminder to many West Australians families of what they have lost this year. 

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There’s no sense mincing words for domestic violence thugs

Advocates say that using language may dissuade men from coming forward or calling each other out. We need to call these people what they are. 

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Stop treating voters like they are stupid

Mediscare has helped Labor win one election and was highly effective in two others. Why wouldn’t they dust it off for the fourth time?Who cares that voters hate it?

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Small businesses are desperate for a break

These businesses are subject to the same difficult conditions as the bigger players, but they don’t have the luxury of huge economies of scale making it easier to absorb rising costs. 

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Albanese’s priorities all wrong on Bali Nine

Australians are hurting. A cost-of-living crisis, ongoing global conflicts, and fears about energy security. They are all dominating Aussie minds right now.

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No room for dark corners in WAIS probe

Some may look at the coverage of allegations about conduct at the West Australian Institute of Sport and consider that it doesn’t affect them.

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Energy policy is no place for ideological zealotry

Once upon a time, fear of nuclear was justified. Now, technology has come a long way, but Labor’s attitudes remain rooted in the Seventies.

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Noah Johnson’s bravery helps countless of sick kids

We are honoured to carry another image of Noah on our front page, but this time we get to see him smile. 

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Childcare subsidies are a lifeline for families

Without subsidies, the exorbitant cost of child care - often in excess of $150 per day per child - would keep many parents, mostly women, out of the workforce for years longer than necessary.

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Perhaps life ain’t so bad in Dullsville

Dullsville. That term has long been the albatross wrapped tightly around the neck of our city.

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No-action-Albanese court out on terrorism

When the nation needs you, as leader, you should do everything you can to be there. Yet as of Monday, Mr Albanese still hadn’t made it to Ripponlea to support and reassure the Jewish community.

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Extended Christmas shopping hours expose WA’s retail farce

If the government is serious about making Perth a global city, weekend visitors need to be able to get what they need when they need, not face closed doors until almost lunchtime.

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Synagogue attack follows failure to tackle anti-Semitism

After we feel revulsion at what has taken place, we need to ask are we surprised? Sadly the answer is that we probably are not.

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Households suffer as unions take advantage of IR changes

It is clear that what the nation needs now is an economic defibrilator. But instead we are getting a union-applied handbrake.

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Australia’s Israel backflip could come at a grave cost

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has chosen to turn his back not only on Israel, but also the US, our key ally, and support an ‘irreversible pathway’ to a Palestinian state.

The NightlyAustralia’s Israel backflip may come at a grave cost

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has chosen to turn his back not only on Israel, but also the US, our key ally, and support an ‘irreversible pathway’ to a Palestinian state.

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Victim blaming is simply a cruel distortion

Victim-survivors should be treated with respect. Instead, a victim of a shocking domestic violence attack has been described by a magistarte as ‘petulant, volatile, confrontational and defensive’.

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EditorialsCommentsAustralia Day should be one we can all drink to

EDITORIAL: Australia Day should be a day where we unite and celebrate everything that is good about our great nation. Instead, it has become the most divisive date on the calendar.

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Chalmers warns of slow growth but we need economic clarity

Chalmers sets low expectations for the economy, citing sluggish growth and cost-of-living pressures. Australians need a clearer plan.

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It’s about time for men to take responsibility for actions

Women face too much domestic violence. Men must acknowledge this and take action to prevent it. We need change now for a safer society.

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Process thrown to the wind in Labor’s end of year scramble

It is deeply concerning that the rush of legislation depended on cutting a deal with the extremist Greens.

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