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This week's appointments include Darren Forster, Addy Wetzler, Bojan Bogunovic, Darren Hedley, Michael Schaper, Denise Sweeney and Jessica Shaw, Martin Aldridge and Ron Yuryevich.

The appointment of Michael Schaper to Infrastructure WA comes as consultation is underway to establish a WA Productivity Commission.

WA's iconic tall ship the STS Leeuwin II, which is backed by billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest's foundation, has been crushed by a container ship at Fremantle Port this morning.

Infrastructure WA has announced two additions to its board, appointing Fiona Hick and John Galvin until the end of 2026.

Nicola Forrest has signed up two experienced Minderoo executives as co-directors of a new foundation but says she remains committed to her philanthropic endeavours with ex-partner Andrew Forrest.

The education minister has warned that childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Kim Beazley, Nick Castleden, Gail McGowan, Simon Thwaites, Belinda Murray, Jamie Cann, Ben Morton, Jay Weatherill, Richard Walley and Sandeep Biswas.

Former federal minister Ben Morton, former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill and Noongar elder Richard Walley will join state government boards in the new year.

Jim Chalmers has defended the government's frank rhetoric on inflation as the RBA has telegraphed more cash rate rises are on the cards to curb runaway price hikes.

Reforming childcare and higher education policy shape as top priorities for Labor in its first term in government.

The Forrest family's philanthropic outfit upped its Facebook and Instagram advertising spend in WA last week as the major parties increasingly lean on memes to make their case on social media.

Despite interest from developers, childcare centres aren't always being approved where Perth families need them most.

Universal childcare offers the potential for more women to enter the workforce

Jay Weatherill has demanded the federal government provide Australia's early learning sector with free RATs and income support following today's National Cabinet meeting.

Improving pay for Australia's early childhood education and childcare workers will be among the sectors' highest priorities over the next three years, according to an independent, 10-year strategy for building a sustainable workforce for the industry.

The union movement and a high-profile not for profit have called for change to address what they say are Australia's comparative educational weaknesses.

Jay Weatherill has backed higher wages and improved benefits for childcare workers as Australia's early education sector grapples with a tightening labour market.

The Minderoo Foundation co-founder wants the business sector to understand the importance of investing in early childhood development.

Minderoo Foundation's $50 million Early Years Initiative has gained new backing, after it was chosen to deliver a complementary federal government program.

It's possible fixing early childhood education could become Australia's next great economic reform.

Minderoo Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA and Fenix Resources made senior appointments over the holiday break.

Those who forget history often prefer to fill the void with myths.