The deal that destroyed WA's finances and the botched projects it created

[WA Today]( AM News Update Thursday, 22nd February, 2018 --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Barnett government's Royalties for Regions program has been blamed for a large part of the state's financial woes.]( [The deal that destroyed WA's finances and the botched projects it created]( BY Heather McNeill In 2008 Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls found himself and his party in an enviable political position. They had the balance of power. --------------------------------------------------------------- Top stories [WA Health wasted millions, risked billions: inquiry]( [Fiona Stanley Hospital's contract with Serco has worked well in practice. ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Twiggy's new female chief earns $500k less than male predecessor]( [New Fortescue chief Elizabeth Gaines.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [The good, the bad and the ugly: WA's 'Big Four' report card]( [Perth Children's Hospital]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Qantas posts record interim profit, promises shareholder bonanza]( [Canberra International airport.? Generic. Qantas, take off, plane, tarmac, terminal. Photo by Karleen Minney]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Perth man's home raided after stash of combat rifles found]( [Shark Bay police tweeted this picture of the guns back in October.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ['We've been forced out': Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion's speak out]( [Barnaby Joyce Photo - Peter Hardin, 21-02-18 Barnaby Joyce at home in Armidale Peter Harding]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Your face will be your passport in world-first airport trial]( [Sydney Airport plans to begin its biometric testing trial in May.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ['I am not a crisis actor': Florida teens hit back at conspiracy theorists]( [Student survivors Cameron Kasky and Jackie Corin from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mobilise students before ...]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wages flatline for 10 million Australian workers]( [Low-paid workers are set for a pay rise as the minimum wage is set at $640.90 a week.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Perth teen walks free after killing abusive stepfather]( [The teenager was due to be sentenced last Thursday but his case was adjourned.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Petrol sales ban boosts Dunsborough campaign to boot Puma station]( [A protest against a proposed development of a Puma petrol station in the Dunsborough CBD.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- ['Hard physics exam' didn't affect results: WA Curriculum Authority]( [The reports will point out a number of areas of concern for teachers to focus on next year. ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- We've sent you this email because your email address {EMAIL} has been registered for a Fairfax Media membership. You can [unsubscribe]( from this email at any time. At Fairfax Media, we'll never ask for your personal or credit card information via email. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to offer Fairfax Media services in exchange for your details, please delete it. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Fairfax Media]( Copyright © 2018 Fairfax Media Limited 1 Darling Island Rd Pyrmont NSW 2009 Australia