190 years of The West: A much-needed dose of humour
For months at a time, the only thing on our minds was one thing — the pandemic. Having already changed the way we live and work, for The West’s cartoonist, …
Opinion
Editorial: Age-old problem needs future-proofing
The good news is we are going to live longer; the bad news is our economy is going to be under significant strain as it struggles with the increased demand …
How ‘And Just Like That’ turned Chris Noth’s scandal into Carrie’s ‘Big mistake’
There was a moment about eight minutes into the eighth episode of the second season of “And Just Like That” that made you go, “And just like what?!” That was …
Lanna Hill: Time for Football Australia to make sure our Matildas stay in the spotlight
The time for women’s sports, it appears, is finally here. Matildas fever hit our nation with a fervour never seen before. The last game versus England obliterating TV ratings records, …
Paul Holmes: I’m a bikie lawyer and this is why I donate to Telethon
I’ve never had to stare at the scrawls of a two-year-old and imagine what it actually means when their eyes look up for you for some sort of sign that …
Consoler in chief? Lounge chair Biden revealing his true self
Hey, life’s a beach, man. President Biden lounged Sunday on Rehoboth Beach while the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui was still smoking, with photos of the once-idyllic …
Philippa Boldy: Family violence is complex but the solutions are no mystery
This week is Homelessness Week, and around our State, there are hundreds of women and children living in temporary accommodation — in refuges and safe houses, with friends and extended …
Ben O’Shea: The lingering impact of COVID vaccine misinformation is becoming dangerous
There’s a conspiracy theory we need to discuss, and it’s not that Kim Jong-un was actually wearing Uniqlo women’s pants when he toured a weapons factory recently. North Korea’s Korean …
Ghost guns and fentanyl are killing America
This past June, Philadelphia became the latest major American city to sue the manufacturers of “ghost guns” – the DIY firearms easily assembled from kits and components often acquired on …
Tim Bentley: Prevention of sexual assault at mining companies better than a cure
Western Australia’s mining industry has long been recognised as a cornerstone of economic prosperity, driving significant growth and the employment of more than 157,700 workers. However, the booming sector’s success …