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Michael Palmer has been working in media since 1992. He started regional reporting in the Avon Valley before covering the outer eastern metropolitan area. He was chief sub-editor of Community Newspaper Group before moving to WA Newspapers, where he is now a sub-editor for PerthNow and regional newspapers, as well as occasional writer.

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‘Top of their game’CommentsSeven West is best! Journalists commended for amazing work

Seven West Media journalists have once again been recognised as leaders in their field with a dominant display in the WA Media Awards.

Michael Palmer

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The Cottesloe streets that failed design check

Raised platforms and pedestrian crossings are among measures proposed to make Cottesloe’s streets safer.

Michael Palmer

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Tide begins to turn on Ocean Village residential expansion

The three-storey building will be used for cafes and a wellness centre that will seek to emulate the exclusive health clubs of Europe.

Michael Palmer and Harriet Flinn

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWestern suburbs golf club to get spectacular upgrade

The club must undergo multiple approval processes as the golf course and clubhouse are heritage-listed and on crown land.

Michael Palmer

Local governmentCommentsPremiumTURF WARS: Council turns up nose to artificial lawn proposal

A turf war has broken out across Perth after a local council turned lawn ranger and kicked synthetic turf lovers out on their grass.

Michael Palmer and Harriet Flinn

Local governmentPremiumCity of Perth finally closes door on infamous fallout

One of the darkest chapters in the City of Perth’s history has come to an end.

Michael Palmer

Local governmentCommentsPremiumNedlands mayor sorry for Insta ‘death threat’ hashtag

City of Nedlands mayor Fiona Argyle has apologised for using a hashtag during last year’s mayoral election that one of her fellow council members claimed was a death threat.

Michael Palmer

LOCAL GOVERNMENTCommentsPremiumRates in one WA suburb are going to council’s new carpet

A Perth council’s 2024-25 budget includes $30,000 for new carpet in the council chambers, yet rates went up by one of the highest amounts in the entire metropolitan area.

Michael Palmer

Local governmentCommentsPremiumTown of Bassendean’s top boss gets pay rise

The Town of Bassendean council has given its CEO a pay rise.

Michael Palmer

Local governmentCommentsPremiumCouncillors divided over search for new CEO

The Town of Victoria Park council has been split over who it will use to recruit a new CEO.

Michael Palmer

Ka-ching!CommentsPremiumSupreme market confidence after industrial block fetches $8m

The sale of a Tonkin Highway industrial land estate has been hailed as a sign of confidence in the WA market.

Michael Palmer

AnimalsPremiumWoman leaves dogs left without food, water during heatwave

A Morley woman has been fined and banned from owning animals for five years after leaving her dogs without sufficient food or water in a heatwave.

Michael Palmer