1 week ago Tax hike could almost double the cost of parking – if it passes

The Allan government’s plan to dramatically hike car parking levies has been labelled “big tax grab” that could hurt the Queen Victoria Market.

Economics

2 w. ago Gaza tensions, Nazis and nefarious foreign actors spark police overhaul

The first woman to lead the AFP said Hamas attacks – and Israel’s response labelled a genocide by the United Nations – triggered a rise in cases driven by ideological hatred.

Events

2 w. ago ‘We want to know how long it’ll last’: should appliances have lifespan labels?

Consumer advocates want manufacturers to stick labels - similar to the energy-efficiency star system - onto appliances advertising their expected lifespan.

Politics

2 w. ago Basement cocktail bar ushers in a new era for the old Coles cafeteria

A New Zealand label opens four levels of food, wine and fashion in the city’s most talked about art deco building.

Politics

2 w. ago Why don’t French wines list the grape variety on the label, as Australian wines do?

In most premium French regions, the place where the grapes were grown was always considered more important than the cépage.

Politics

2 w. ago WA environment minister questions traditional owner’s ‘cultural authority’ in rock art debate

WA Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn has labelled Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation member Raelene Cooper “an activist” over her comments on Woodside’s now-approved North West Shelf expansion.

Politics

2 w. ago Former inmates speak out after Perth judge labels Hakea Prison as ‘dangerously unstable’

Those with first-hand experience say Hakea is a breeding ground for mental health issues that leads to further offending.

Events