Perth morning briefing

Rail loop trimmed by $2b as WA's learning gap laid bare

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Labor takes $2b scalpel to signature rail loop project
Labor has taken a $2 billion scalpel to its signature rail loop project, binning several "unnecessary additions" to a scheme worth tens of billions of dollars as a new state premier eyes pre-election savings.
perthnow.com.au
The six-year learning gap dividing WA students
For the first time, researchers have converted NAPLAN scores into equivalent years of learning, revealing a six-year gap between advantaged and disadvantaged students in WA.
watoday.com.au
ASX set to edge up, Wall Street weighed down by tech stocks
The ASX is set to edge up, while Wall Street is weighed down by tech stocks and US equities drift ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.
watoday.com.au
US launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to isolate Iran from the world
The US has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying countries would face deadlines to cease all financial interaction with Tehran or face secondary sanctions.
watoday.com.au
Terrible goalkeeping costs Chelsea dearly
Terrible goalkeeping from Robert Sánchez cost Chelsea dearly as Fulham's Josh King scored a soft equaliser in London, even after João Pedro struck for Chelsea after just 31 seconds.
watoday.com.au

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