War Memorial installs plaques noting ‘gravity’ of Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case

War Memorial installs plaques noting ‘gravity’ of Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case

The plaques say the Australian War Memorial is considering what context should be added to displays honouring Ben Roberts-Smith,after a landmark defamation case found he was a murderer and war criminal.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos

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Kim Beazley:I remember being nervous before Tony Abbott’s first meeting with Obama
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Kim Beazley:I remember being nervous before Tony Abbott’s first meeting with Obama

Some say Kim Beazley,a historian by trade,is the best PM we never had. But the affable West Australian is more focused on his new job as chair of the Australian War Memorial than he is about his own political past,or his time as ambassador to the US.

  • byPeter FitzSimons
‘Quite frightened’:What’s needed to defend ourselves will shock many Australians
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‘Quite frightened’:What’s needed to defend ourselves will shock many Australians

Former Labor defence minister Kim Beazley has delivered a wise caution to Australians:we need to be more self-reliant and invest more in defending ourselves.

  • byParnell Palme McGuinness
Labor veteran Kim Beazley in the frame for Australian War Memorial council

Labor veteran Kim Beazley in the frame for Australian War Memorial council

The Labor elder statesman is being discussed internally by the federal government as a candidate for the Australian War Memorial council.

  • byJames Massola
Mark McGowan Romes Europe

Mark McGowan Romes Europe

Mark McGowan,he of hard border fame,is jetting off to London and Rome to spruik Western Australia to the world.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Police Commissioner Chris Dawson announced as next WA Governor

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson announced as next WA Governor

Mr Dawson,who will be sworn in in July,has dedicated his 46-year career to public service and will become the first police officer to act in the role of Governor.

  • byHeather McNeill
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Universities sit silent as politics strangles activism:but for how long?

Universities sit silent as politics strangles activism:but for how long?

A once-in-a-decade stoush is brewing over the political leanings that have potentially silenced student and academic action over job losses and education reforms.

  • byAja Styles
Facing crises on two fronts,McGowan asks Governor to issue writs for WA election

Facing crises on two fronts,McGowan asks Governor to issue writs for WA election

The WA Premier went to Government House on Wednesday to ask for the writs to be sent out,thus kicking off the 2021 state election – despite no official campaigning.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
'I'm disappointed':Education Minister takes aim at WA universities sticking to'COVID-19'online learning models

'I'm disappointed':Education Minister takes aim at WA universities sticking to'COVID-19'online learning models

Education Minister Sue Ellery has called out WA universities for hiding behind the excuse of COVID-19,labelling the push to online learning a"cost-saving measure more than a safety measure".

  • byAja Styles
Security boost for Beazley:the WA budget adjustments you may have missed

Security boost for Beazley:the WA budget adjustments you may have missed

Governor Kim Beazley will benefit from $266,000 worth of extra security following a break-in at his official residence,while Optus Stadium walk cost blows out.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Getting a Handel on opera in a time of coronavirus:WA's Government House opens its doors to the arts

Getting a Handel on opera in a time of coronavirus:WA's Government House opens its doors to the arts

From singing on the back of trucks to the Governor’s ballroom,Freeze Frame Opera sopranos have become very innovative in their pursuit of bringing 25-minute opera to the masses during a pandemic.

  • byAja Styles