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What it’s like being a WA journalist dealing with the ‘gold standard’ of transparency

Outlet: The Sydney Morning Herald · Hannah Murphy · Published 27/10/2026 18:00 UTC

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Much has been made about how the local media landscape has reached a critical low point. But often what readers don’t see is the fight WA journalists undertake on behalf of the public to get you even basic information.

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