Local government advocacy: lessons from the private sector

What can local government learn from the private sector when it comes to advocacy? Victoria Green outlines the five key principles.

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Upheaval rocks Perth radio scene

The aftermath of the upheaval that rocked Perth's radio scene in late 2020 are finally being felt. CGM's Rebecca Boteler on the key outcomes from the latest radio survey.

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A fix for WA’s Upper House on the horizon?

Was 2021 the last hurrah for micro-parties? CGM's Amy Blom explains why they have remained a feature of the Legislative Council and the possible reforms that could reduce their influence.

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Digital keys to unlocking political popularity

What makes a politician popular on Facebook? CGM's Senior Social & Digital Communications Advisor, Anwen Pattinson, breaks down the ways that political figures can build their popularity in the digital world.

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McGowan’s manufacturing vision

Premier Mark McGowan's manufacturing vision sets a new course for WA's economy. CGM's Daniel Smith on why this push has broader impact than some thought.

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Key takeaways from the second McGowan Cabinet

The announcement of new Cabinet portfolios was about a lot more than who became Treasurer. CGM's Daniel Smith on key takeaways from the new Ministry.

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WA Labor: The Next Generation

Meet the six rising stars from WA Labor expected to replenish Mark McGowan's second term Cabinet.

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The next frontier in the pandemic fight is communications

Science has struck the first blow against COVID-19 with the development of effective vaccines, now it's a war of information. CGM's Mark Ravi on the role of communications in the vaccine rollout.

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Taking a ‘brave’ approach to reconciliation

Australia has made progress since ‘the Apology’ but taking the next step towards reconciliation is going to take a shift in mindset. CGM’s Victoria Green on moving from ‘safe’ to ‘brave’.

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All questions are important, stupid

Watching a press conference is seeing how the news sausage is made, with "stupid" questions an essential ingredient in serving the public interest. CGM's Rebecca Munro on the unseen pressures journalists face at these events.

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